Between the laughs and the stunts, The Muppets shared stories that inspire us. With heartwarming songs and quotes, Jim Henson created a group of puppets that remind us to keep believing in ourselves and how great the simple things in life should be. Here are some encouraging quotes from Kermit The Frog, published in the book It’s Not Easy Being Green. And Other Things to Consider from Jim Henson. [Read more…]
Handspring Full Drill
Rob Murray shares a great drill for Handspring Full on Vault [Read more…]
Job Posting.
Salto Gymnastics is located in Sherwood Park, Alberta, just 15 minutes east of Edmonton in Alberta’s heartland. We are a rapidly expanding non-profit gymnastics center with a base of more than 2,000 recreational and 60 competitive /developmental athletes. Salto has seen an increase of 20-30 % in enrollment and is running at capacity. We are currently searching for a dynamic Executive Director to lead this busy, community-based gymnastics organization INTO THE FUTURE. Our goal as an vibrant organization is to continue growth into a new facility along with ongoing development of our energetic athletes, staff, and full range programs in a fun and safe environment. [Read more…]
Start SMALL win BIG
The goal of most GYM OWNERS is to win big! Both on the competition floor and in business. Unfortunately, most businesses fail or struggle for years before making money. Often struggling gym owners skip over or ignore two important concepts that successful owners know. [Read more…]
Upcoming Courses
USAG Safety and Risk Management Course (U101) Saturday October 5th 2:00PM Atlantic Gymnastics Portsmouth, NH
Course Code TR10052013NH
Register through USA Gymnastics
USAG SCHOOL AGE HANDS ON TRAINING COURSE (R103) Sunday November 10th 9 AM. Atlantic Gymnastics Portsmouth, NH
Course Code TR11102013NH
Register through USA Gymnastics [Read more…]
Letter to Tony 1993
My gym (Atlantic Gymnastics) is turning 20 next year. When I opened my gym I felt like I didn’t know what I was doing and I was looking for advice on how to navigate this crazy adventure. If I were to write a letter to myself and mail it back in time to NEW BUSINESS OWNER TONY imparting some kind of wisdom or advice to my former self that I wish I had known I would give the following advice.
Clear Hip Circle and Toe Handstand Drills
Rick McCharles shares a good drill for teaching clear hip circles and toe on handstands
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GYMNASTICS RECRUITING IS A DIFFERENT BEAST
Evan Stichler
Head coach Danna Durante talks with Christa Tanella during a gymnastics meet between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Auburn Tigers at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Ga., Friday, January 18, 2013. (Evan Stichler, evansan8@gmail.com)
College recruiting is a pretty popular subject when it comes to talking about your school’s next generation of champions.
Fans love to watch players throughout their high school years and see who might be representing your favorite team in the coming years. [Read more…]
Sometimes you do what you can do
There is nothing worse than seeing a child spill emotions down her cheeks and not being able to dig deep and remove whatever is the cause of this rain.
All I can do is bring out my silliness and splash around for a bit.
This was a short repost from my dear friend Rebecca Sykes’ Blog. Rebecca lives and coaches Edmonton where she is also a photographer. I was lucky enough to have Rebecca on staff at Gym Momentum Camp 2013
HAVE SOMETHING YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE? Keep the MOMENTUM going!
Do this to help conquer fear.
Snakes, heights, or small spaces? Beam flight, Bar dismounts, Vault? Whatever starts your knees wobbling, watching someone else safely handle the source of your fear can help you overcome it, finds a new Swedish research.
If you see a person like yourself safely managing the source of your fear, your brain will absorb that information and use it to reduce your phobia, explains study coauthor Armita Golkar, Ph.D. Your brain tells itself, “If it’s safe for her, it’s safe for me, too,” Golkar says.
So whether you’re freaked out by Beam flight, a release move on bars or a tumbling pass on floor, ask a team mate to take on the source of your shivers in front of you, Golkar advises. Here’s an example: Afraid of every layout on Beam? Have your team mate do one in front of you. When she doesn’t die, your brain will recognize that your imagined threat is nothing to worry about, the research suggests. (In fact, this may be even more effective than you tackling your fear yourself, Golkar says.)
