In this interactive session, we’ll start with a fun deconstruction game and then we’ll focus on sharpening our coaching techniques by identifying the critical component that’s holding an athlete back—and learning how to correct it for real progress. This session is specifically geared toward instructors of Preschool and School Age recreational classes, with practical, hands-on strategies you can take straight to the gym.
USA Gymnastics has 8 Disciplines. How many of these do you offer at your gym? We will take a look at all these 8 Disciplines and really dig into one – GFA. What are the 5 types of team programs that are under GFA? What type of athletes can participate? What are the required ages and abilities to be on a competitive team? How can your athletes benefit from these programs? How can your gym benefit from these amazing programs? Will others outside of your gym be moved to come join your teams? These questions will all be answered as we unfold this relatively unknown FUN discipline under USAGymnastics.
Always a favorite! In this session, we’ll dive into the magic of Preschool Theme Weeks—both minor and major—and explore how to use them to enhance engagement, learning, and fun in your preschool program. We’ll answer key questions: How often should you run them? What’s the real purpose behind them? And most importantly, how can you add that special “Disney-style” sparkle that keeps kids excited and parents impressed? Walk away with creative ideas and practical tools to bring your themes to life all year long.
In our Recreational classes, we have so many different abilities. What are basic progressions that we can teach in a class with those who are just learning a forward roll for their first time and those who are working on a back walkover? Perhaps you have a class of talented and hard working preschoolers? What can you teach?