Lessons Learned After The Cartwheel Part 2

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We tell kids immediately that if they don’t understand, if they feel uncomfortable, or if they have questions that they must speak up. We realize that talking to the coach can be intimidating. Kids don’t want to disappoint us or have us think they are not capable. However, the trust between a coach and an athlete can only develop through communication

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What Do We Learn After The Cartwheel

Success comes when we face our fears and act anyway. As a coach, watching a gymnast finally nail a skill after months of work is priceless. I face fears every day, just in different ways now, and gymnastics taught me how to push through.

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Do I Have Enough Time For One More Turn?

On average, you’ve got about 79 years on this planet. Sounds like a lot, right? But let’s break it down, add up all the time in your life that you spend doing something, and see just how much of that time you actually have.

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Finding My Own Way Through Gymnastics

Most of my friends thought I was a little strange. I was pretty solitary, spending most of my time in my own head, working through my mistakes and finding confidence in gymnastics. When other kids felt awkward or unsure, I found comfort and peace in the sport. Gymnastics kept me centered and gave me a purpose when I really needed one.

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Encouraging Our Young Athletes Toward Success

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If you focus on simply beating others, even a medal around your neck won’t bring real fulfillment. But if you compete to meet your own standards, to be better than you were yesterday, then you’ll find true satisfaction. Victory is about growth, not just trophies or medals.

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How to support your athlete

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Remember and share with your child that their worth is not based on the outcome of a game, meet, class, or score.  Helping them to understand that no outcome is final and that tomorrow begins the opportunity to change the result you had today will help your child understand and deal with the frustrations that come with sports. 

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Special Post: Mixed Emotions on the Passing of a Giant

So, I am saddened by Bela’s passing. I believe that his soul will return to this Earth to try again and hopefully he will evolve and grow to refill the holes he had dug in this go-around. Until then, I will respect the gifts he shared with the world, but will always qualify that respect against the damage he left us to clean up.

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Words that can make a difference

Sometimes, when you least expect it, hearing someone say “thank you” can really lift your mood and give you a burst of energy. And when you feel appreciated, you’re more likely to spread that kindness to others. It’s like a wave that keeps going.

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