What Do I do IF? :Warm-ups and Stretching
So, as I was strolling the net and reading the forums out there, a new gym parent asked the question, “Is there such a thing as too much stretching in preschool?” I think she was a little concerned...
View ArticleNational Congress
So, I’m heading out to Philly on Tuesday morning. I hope to see alot of my friends at National Congress! It’s the one time of the year we all gather in and I get to see my friends that I,...
View ArticleSession Handout: Preschool Safety
Preschool Safety Beth Gardner, Heart of Texas Gymnastics coachbeth@stonemedia.com materials available at gymsmarts.com blog at gymsmartscommunity.com Preschool children present their own set of...
View ArticleLecture Notes: Coaching to the Learning Styles
Coaching to the Learning Styles Beth Gardner Heart of Texas Gymnastics coachbeth@stonemedia.com In his book, Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intellignences, Dr. Howard Gardner addresses the...
View ArticleRegion 3 Congress
I got back from Oklahoma City this weekend, and I just wanted to thank all the coaches from Region 3 who attended my sessions. It was a pretty small congress, but it was great to see you guys who...
View ArticleRole Models in the Gym
Ya know, anytime I speak to young coaches, in particular, I try to remind them that we are role models to the children with whom we work. Our behaviors and appearances are not only important to the...
View ArticleRole Models in the Gym: Team Kids & Gymrats
Coaches are not the only role models in the gym. The younger kids look up to the older kids as they aspire to become “one of them.” Team kids are often the role models for their younger counterparts....
View ArticleWhat Do I Do If?: Open Gyms
Hidy Guys! I just got back from National Congress, and I got an email question. I thought I would share the discussion here. I won’t include the gym or coach’s name in case they would rather keep that...
View ArticleGetting Ready for GAT!
Now that all of us Texans are back from National Congress, we’re busy getting ready for GAT! This year, we are introducing a couple of new programs. We are splitting the Instructor Training Program 1...
View ArticleGymnastics Minutes
I am really enjoying the gymnastics minutes videos on youtube. The coolest thing for me is that when I’m speaking at conferences, I am either busy, preparing or resting and so I don’t get to see as...
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