Hi everyone, I ran across Francie Pants Dance Shorts, Gymnastics Shorts, Spandex Shorts, Volleyball Shorts, Cheerleading Shorts by Francie Pants and they have some cute shorts for girls as our gym is looking to stock something other than black.
It's such a cute website, even our gymnasts can...
My obsession with Pinterest is not letting up. What started with a hoarding of recipes and clothes that I'll never actually be able to afford transformed into a useful tool in my coaching by collecting drill ideas into one place.
Does anyone else use Pinterest? I would love to start a...
Hi there chalkbucket friends,
As a pre-school and mommy and me teacher, I love to find new ways of engaging young minds into play. I like to test out some new ideas in my classes, sometimes its the kids who come up with the best ideas. I've thought of using my online resources to see what other...
I was wondering if anyone every knew of a gym doing this. We've done basic pen and paper for report cards at the end of terms. But with today's technology, there's got to be a simple and eco-friendly way about doing it.
Anyone?
I invented the "Car Wash" this past week when we had our open gym. I saw a Theraband hanging over a beam and a light went off in my head!
http://youtu.be/JbCBQ0wR9ME
http://coachcasie.blogspot.com/2011/12/open-gym-not-just-for-kids.html
Coach B has been coaching with our program for over 10 years. He's a great guy and the kids love him. I would say he knows gymnastics however, not the best at coaching in terms of using correct progressions for skills and has a different view on spotting than I do. I spot for form not for skills...
Hi All,
I wanted to share and get some feedback on some lesson plans that I have put together in attempts to liven up our pre-school program.
Background on the program:
Our Tiny Tumblers class consist of a large age range (18mo. to 4yrs!), due to time limitations in the gym we can only get...
As a child who has lost a parent to cancer at a young age, this really hit close to home. I wish mainstream media would pick up on this and share with the public. Being a holistic care advocate, I know the reasons behind this hidden information and why they won't tell you. Same goes for natural...
Hi all,
I've noticed a lack of useful gymnastics apps. I've only dled the Gymdogs app. However, i feel there is lack of interaction. Most other apps are gymnastics glossary types and there's really only a couple score tracking ones.
some ideas I have and will be floating with a developer...
Hello everyone!
My name is Coach Casie. I am currently coaching recreational gymnastics in Shanghai, China. I have experience coaching club gymnastics in the states both competitive and recreation, I've also coached high school teams and gym for toddlers. Hope to help and hope to learn more...