For any parent of a budding gymnast or cheerleader, the living room often becomes an impromptu training ground. We’ve all been there: cringing as our child attempts a cartwheel perilously …
As a coach and parent, I’ve spent countless hours watching young athletes try to master their skills. There’s a specific moment of frustration that I see time and again: the …
As a coach and parent, I’ve seen the same look in countless young athletes’ eyes: a mix of determination and apprehension. It’s the look they get when they’re on the …
For any parent of an aspiring gymnast or cheerleader, the living room floor quickly becomes a stage. The thrill of watching them master a new skill is immense, but so …
There’s a specific moment in every young gymnast’s or cheerleader’s journey that is both exhilarating and terrifying: mastering the back handspring. I remember it well. In the controlled, matted environment …
There’s a moment in every young gymnast’s journey that is equal parts thrilling and terrifying: the back handspring. I remember watching my niece practice in the living room, full of …
As a coach and a former gymnast, I’ve seen it countless times: the mental block that stands between a determined young athlete and their first solo back handspring. It’s a …
There’s a moment every gymnastics or cheer parent dreads. It’s that heart-stopping second when your child, brimming with confidence from their last class, decides the living room floor is the …
For any family with a budding gymnast or cheerleader, the living room floor quickly becomes a stage for cartwheels, walkovers, and the relentless pursuit of the perfect back handspring. We’ve …
As a coach and parent, I’ve seen the spark in a young athlete’s eyes when they finally nail a back handspring. I’ve also seen the hesitation that comes from practicing …