Learning to Thrive

Episode Links: Receive our Start, Stop, Continue Download with our free Culture Assessment Toolkit ! — What Got You Here Won’t Get You There by Marshall Goldsmith  Soundtracks by Jon Acuff — Subscribe to our newsletter — Check out our blog — Show Notes: If you’re leading in the sports industry and you feel tempted to coast at the end of the year, this conversation is your nudge to finish strong wi...

Episode Links: Subscribe to our newsletter — Ep. 68 - Business Vitals : Creating a Habit of Tracking Metrics That Matter — Show Notes: In this episode of Learning to Thrive, we're breaking down the  Q4 planning routine we use at Thrive to ensure we end the year with intention. We start with a reflection step that involves pulling your numbers. Next, we revisit the goals you set earlier in the...

Episode Links: Free Download! : Sample Pre-K Gymnastics Progression Sheet — Subscribe to our newsletter — Check out our blog — Show Notes: In this episode of Learning to Thrive, we talk about what a parent-child class actually is, and why this unique class setup creates bonding time, keeps safety high, and lets each family modify activities for their child’s development without disrupting the whol...

Episode Links: Free Download! : Sample Pre-K Gymnastics Progression Sheet — Subscribe to our newsletter — Check out our blog — Show Notes: Most sports businesses don’t fail because their coaching is bad. They stall because families never take that first low-stakes step through the door. Today we unpack top-of-the-funnel engagement and how simple, well-designed events can drive enrollment, strength...

Episode Links: Subscribe to our newsletter — Check out our blog — Show Notes: In this episode of Learning to Thrive, we walk through how skill progressions create retention in sports programs, from recreational classes to competitive teams and field sports. You’ll hear real examples from our gymnastics program, including our system with specific skills tracking, regular check-ins, and a progressio...

Episode Links: FREE Download: Culture Assessment Toolkit — Subscribe to our newsletter — Check out our blog — Show Notes: In this episode of Learning to Thrive, we’re wrapping our culture-building series with the day-to-day systems that make core values real and keep them from getting lost in the mud. We walk through three pillars that help leaders in the sports industry, gym owners, and program d...

Episode Links: FREE Download: Culture Assessment Toolkit — Subscribe to our newsletter — Check out our blog — Show Notes: In this episode of Learning to Thrive, we’re laying out two clear tracks for leveling up your culture. If you do not have core values yet, we show how to create them from what is already true and from the future you want. If you already have values, we show how to test whether...

Episode Links: FREE Download: Culture Assessment Toolkit Customer Survey Sample Template — Subscribe to our newsletter — Check out our blog — Show Notes: Your company culture is giving you clues every single day, whether you’re reading them or not. When leaders rely on assumptions, culture drifts and small problems become season-long headaches. We want to help you run a culture checkup that replac...

Episode Links: FREE Download: Culture Assessment Toolkit — Delivering Happiness: A Path to Profits, Passion, and Purpose by Tony Hsieh Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of NIKE by Phil Knight — Subscribe to our newsletter — Check out our blog — Show Notes: Your culture is already teaching people how to behave, even if you’ve never written a single core value down. When you grow a sports program, o...

Episode Links: Developing Leaders Invite Template & Sample Curriculum — Subscribe to our newsletter — Show Notes: If you are a team lead, director, or facility owner - look no further for strategies on how to boost staff morale and maintain a supportive, happy team environment. The techniques you will find in today's episode are generally easy, and definitely enjoyable for all involved. T...

Episode Links: Developing Leaders Invite Template & Sample Curriculum — Subscribe to our newsletter — Check out our blog — Show Notes: Your staffing problems rarely start on the schedule. They start the moment you decide what you’ll tolerate. We’re joined by Sarah, our HR director, and Chéree, our facility manager, to get practical about how we build a reliable team in a youth sports and gymna...

Episode Links: Developing Leaders Invite Template & Sample Curriculum ***Includes Thriving Pyramid Lesson*** — Subscribe to our newsletter — Check out our blog — Show Notes: In this episode of Learning to Thrive, we’re breaking down the mechanics behind Thrive’s Developing Leaders program, built to enhance leadership skills across every level of staff. You’ll hear how we choose participants, w...

Episode Links: Developing Leaders Invite Template & Sample Curriculum — Subscribe to our newsletter — Check out our blog — Show Notes: In this episode of Learning to Thrive, we’re walking you through the exact staff meeting structure we use to keep coaches engaged, build real team culture, and deliver training that shows up immediately on the floor, whether you run a large program with directo...

Episode Links: Developing Leaders Invite Template & Sample Curriculum — Subscribe to our newsletter — Check out our blog — Show Notes: Turnover doesn’t just happen to you. In youth sports, it’s usually the result of missing systems and unclear leadership, even when you truly care about your people. In this episode of Learning to Thrive, we’ll walk you through three strategies to improve staff...

Episode Links: S.H.A.R.E. & C.A.R.E. Download — Subscribe to our newsletter — Check out our blog — Show Notes: Most coaches care deeply, but the lobby moment after class can still feel awkward. You want to connect with parents, you want to share progress, and then your mind goes blank. This bonus solo episode gives you a simple, repeatable way to talk with families in about 60 seconds, without...

Episode Links: Attend our Elevate Conference — Subscribe to our newsletter — Check out our blog — Show Notes: In this episode of Learning to Thrive, we’re talking through what actually keeps grade school age kids engaged in youth sports: easy entry points, clear progressions, and training that still feels like play. Drop-in events, open gyms, and short clinics help families try a sport without pre...

Episode Links: Attend our Elevate Conference — Pre-K Lesson Plan Library : 30 Trial — Subscribe to our newsletter — Check out our blog — Show Notes: Preschoolers can be sweet, hilarious, and completely determined to do the opposite of what you planned. When that independence meets a loose system, the class runs you. When it meets a strong system, kids feel safe, parents feel confident, and your co...

Episode Links: Ep. 68 - Business Vitals : Creating a Habit of Tracking Metrics That Matter — Attend our Elevate Conference — Pre-K Lesson Plan Library : 30 Trial — Subscribe to our newsletter — Check out our blog — Show Notes: September chaos is optional, but only if you start in July - which is why we’re kicking off our school year prep series in this week’s Learning to Thrive episode. Listen to...

Episode Links: Free Week In Review Template — Ep. 174 - Q1 Is Done! Three Systems That Will Allow You To Review, Analyze & Plan With Certainty — Subscribe to our newsletter — Check out our blog — Show Notes: Your numbers are talking. The question is whether you’re giving yourself enough space to hear them before the year gets away from you. We’re doing our Q2 wrap-up and walking through the si...

Episode Links: FREE Competitive Programming Profit & Loss Template — Subscribe to our newsletter — Check out our blog — Show Notes: If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re being “too strict” by holding athletes to a standard, we’re here to tell you that unclear expectations create more stress than firm ones. We talk about how to set standards in a competitive program without losing the human si...

Episode Links: FREE Competitive Programming Profit & Loss Template — Subscribe to our newsletter — Check out our blog — Show Notes: What do your athletes walk out with when the sport ends: a medal story, or a stronger identity? In this episode of Learning to Thrive, we’re digging into what it really means to coach the whole person so kids don’t confuse performance with worth. We break down how...

Episode Links: FREE Competitive Programming Profit & Loss Template — Subscribe to our newsletter — Check out our blog — Show Notes: In this episode of Learning to Thrive we’re sharing what’s actually worked for us in building a supportive parent culture in a high-emotion, high-investment environment like competitive sports. The goal isn’t to control families or hand out a list of “don’ts”, it&...

Episode Links: FREE Competitive Programming Profit & Loss Template — Subscribe to our newsletter — Check out our blog — Show Notes: Your competitive team can be your proudest brand builder and your biggest silent drain at the same time. This episode we’re opening a month-long focus on competitive programs with one core question: how do you run a competitive team that strengthens your business...

Episode Links: Subscribe to our newsletter — Check out our blog — Show Notes: Customer experience isn’t just what happens at your front desk, it’s how people feel when they’re connected to your business and to each other. In today’s episode of Learning to Thrive we share how giving back to the community can be the thing that turns a basic fan into a raving fan, and why the intention behind it matt...

Episode Links: Free Customer Survey Template Free Staff Checklists — Subscribe to our newsletter — Check out our blog — Show Notes: In today’s Learning to Thrive episode we’re sharing the practical, repeatable ways we evaluate customer experience inside a busy youth program so feedback turns into action instead of anxiety. If the phrase “What if they don’t like us?” has ever stopped you from askin...