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GYMNASTICS - The Super Sport

Robin Pearson, EdD

Like many of you, I was a gymnast, began coaching at 15, and stuck with it through my various careers. Gymnastics is a superior sport because it truly touches every sensory system and cognitive ability making those that participate exceptional humans! Additionally, I have coached in Illinois, Florida, Texas, New Mexico, and California with athletes from18 months through optionals, Special Olympics, inclusive classes, and even Public HS.

Due to my experiences and education I bring child development to the forefront of athlete learning into every aspect of my professional development training.  The Best part is, we get to have FUN!


GYMNASTICS - Hands on Active Learning

Apparatus

Parent / Child

Preschool and Recreational

Progressions and spotting for vault, bars, beam, floor, and tumble trac.

Seeded in fun, centered around child development, and athlete independence to meet the needs of all gymnasts.

Learning and Teaching Styles: Stations and Progressions

  

Learning styles are how people process information, while teaching styles are how teachers present information. Uncover your strengths and identify your athlete’s needs to maximize results and reduce frustration.

Warm-ups for Preschoolers: Songs and Silliness

Warm-ups for Preschoolers: Songs and Silliness

  

Learning and Teaching Styles: Stations and Progressions Coaches will discover the power of playful warm-ups, designed specifically for preschool-age children, where structured exercises blend seamlessly with imaginative games. The lecture will highlight the importance of using songs, singing, silliness to guide children through active cardio play, range of motion stretching,  with fun in mind while fostering a positive and inclusive environment.

Conditioning

Special Needs Class Management

Warm-ups for Preschoolers: Songs and Silliness

 Remove the boredom and add the fun. 

GET STRONG!

Meet the gymnast where they are for successful strength development maintaining excellent form.

Can be scheduled 1 hour to 4 hours

Game, Games, Games

Special Needs Class Management

Special Needs Class Management

Birthday Parties, Open Gyms, and school field trips, this is the best advertisement for your center. Be prepared and get them enrolled because the fun never ends.

Special Needs Class Management

Special Needs Class Management

Special Needs Class Management

We use differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs of our students, providing them with the support and challenge they need to achieve their full potential.

Inclusion - Special Needs in your class:

Special Needs 101

Special Needs Class Management

Special Needs Class Management

We embrace project-based learning as an effective way to engage students in meaningful and authentic learning experiences that promote critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity.

Special Needs Class Management

Special Needs Class Management

Special Needs Class Management

We use differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs of our students, providing them with the support and challenge they need to achieve their full potential.

Social-Emotional Learning

Special Needs Class Management

Social-Emotional Learning

We use data to inform our instructional practices and decision-making, ensuring that we are meeting the individualized needs of each student.

The Business Side

Hire to Fire

Team Problem Solving

Team Problem Solving

This course takes you through staff cycles: Determining your staffing needs, ad, interview, on boarding, and reviews. Follow the cycle through setting expectations, documentation, and promotion. The final phase departure, exit interview, or performance improvement. to termination. 

Team Problem Solving

Team Problem Solving

Team Problem Solving

Creating an open environment for work force diversity to grow your business by using your assets to foster new ideas and find solutions together.

Staff Leadership

Team Problem Solving

Stepping into Leadership

Our team includes behavior specialists who can provide support and guidance to students with challenging behaviors. We work with students, families, and educators to develop positive behavior support plans that promote success in the classroom and beyond.

Stepping into Leadership

Lesson Planning & Skill Deconstruction

Stepping into Leadership

Gymnastics fosters confidence and it is an addictive sport. Often the athletes begin coaching or return after college to the sport they love. This course supports new managers or staff taking on new supervisory roles.

Lesson Planning & Skill Deconstruction

Lesson Planning & Skill Deconstruction

Lesson Planning & Skill Deconstruction

Lesson Plan formats and communication can take many forms. Despite the delivery format,  making stellar lesson plans relies on proper progression and Skill Deconstruction. Learn to set a 1 year plan, design weekly targets, and  to create a safe and fun space.

Lesson Planning & Skill Deconstruction

Lesson Planning & Skill Deconstruction

  

Have a unique need, reach out and lets see what we can do?

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