The Joy in Gymming

Part two of The Joy of Hiring Teens: Time for some tangible takeaways. Listen up to learn some fun things you can start doing NOW to make hiring teens more fun and more successful! Rec Director 101 starts Oct 6th! Learn more about the "Intro to Rec Directing" online course with Rec Gym Pros here:  https://course.recgympros.com/rd101   Where to find us: @thejoyingymming   Ali Stoffels:   www.recgym...

The Joy of Hiring Teenagers! That's right! It can be totally joyful... this one was an absolute doozey, so we had to make it a TWO PARTER. In part one we discuss why hiring teens is good for business! Check back in for part two!   Where to find us: @thejoyingymming   Ali Stoffels:   www.recgympros.com IG: @recgympros   Tony Clarno:   www.ninjamonkeygym.com IG & YT: @ninjamonkeygym   Sarah Fennell-...

Grab & Go, Part 2! Tools for Coaches! Last week we hear about pocket sized tips for mangers... now the JiG team give coaches a few ideas for making their experience 1% better with easy to implement cue cards, yellow lights and coach practice sessions. Share your own favorite tips with a fun comment @thejoyingymming Instagram! Curious about the "Got 10 Minutes to Kill?" resource Ali mentions in thi...

Coach confidence should be nurtured...but how? And how long do we try and support our weak whistles before kindly saying goodbye? Also- what the heck is a weak whistle?! Find out in this episode of JiG!   Where to find us: @thejoyingymming   Ali Stoffels:   www.recgympros.com IG: @recgympros   Tony Clarno:   www.ninjamonkeygym.com IG & YT: @ninjamonkeygym   Sarah Fennell-Cooper:   www.happygymnast...

In this episode, the squad explore the vital role that play-based learning has in the gym. Play isn't just fun; it's a powerful tool for teaching young children...but what does it look like when balanced with the direct instruction of a gymnastics class?   Where to find us: @thejoyingymming   Ali Stoffels:   www.recgympros.com IG: @recgympros   Tony Clarno:   www.ninjamonkeygym.com IG & YT: @ninja...

You're rocking evening and weekend classes, but what about those awkward daytime hours during the week while kids are in school? Jump in on our trio's brainstorm sesh of ideas - from more common options to more outside-the-box ones! We wanna know what you do during the daytime, too! Drop a comment over at @thejoyingymming on Instagram to share!   Where to find us: @thejoyingymming   Ali Stoffels:...

In this episode, we're talking Opening & Closing Tasks! Tune in for all the fun!   Where to find us: @thejoyingymming   Ali Stoffels:   www.recgympros.com IG: @recgympros   Tony Clarno:   www.ninjamonkeygym.com IG & YT: @ninjamonkeygym   Sarah Fennell-Cooper:   www.happygymnastics.com IG: @happy.gymnastics

To open gym or to not open gym, that is the question! The squad unpacks all things o-p-e-n g-y-m.   Where to find us: @thejoyingymming   Ali Stoffels:   www.recgympros.com IG: @recgympros   Tony Clarno:   www.ninjamonkeygym.com IG & YT: @ninjamonkeygym   Sarah Fennell-Cooper:   www.happygymnastics.com IG: @happy.gymnastics

What do you do with those kids who are good enough for team, but just don't want to compete or can't commit to the rigorous training schedule? Or the rec kids who love gymnastics so much they want more than one day a week in the gym? You need an "inbetween program"- some more than rec, but not quite team! Ali shares her experience working with a program like this - and how to get the best of both...

Work is hard, but it should be FUN! What are the JiG team's favorite ideas for rewarding coaches in awesome ways that bring joy to the workplace? What's your favorite way to inspire coaches to be AMAZING?   Where to find us: @thejoyingymming   Ali Stoffels:   www.recgympros.com IG: @recgympros   Tony Clarno:   www.ninjamonkeygym.com IG & YT: @ninjamonkeygym   Sarah Fennell-Cooper:   www.happygymna...

Sharks! Beanbags! Dinosaurs wearing top hats! This week, we explore the world of preschool learning manipulatives AKA PROPS. Sarah dives into the finanacial value of these often misunderstood learning tools, and the squad shares their opinions on whether props are their jam or not.   Where to find us: @thejoyingymming   Ali Stoffels:   www.recgympros.com IG: @recgympros   Tony Clarno:   www.ninjam...

For our final installment of First Impressions, the Joy in Gymming crew focuses on what coaches and managers can do to take hospitality to the next level! This is a GREAT ONE for gyms trying to make that awesome client connection and go above and beyond with customer service. Shout out to Tumbl Trak: Watch out for their events this year online or at USAG Congresses! Learn more at tumbltrak.com or...

We're talking all about coach coverage, call outs and subs this week's episode -- everyone's fav thing, right?! But seriously, there isn't *one* perfect magic system or set of procedures that will work for every gym (or every manager for that matter). Our trio shares their own experiences with this stuff and ponder some interesting questions and ideas that could help you find a system that works f...

CONTEST ALERT! 15K Downloads and 1 Year Anniversary Episode. Win Custom-matic Gymnastics Carpet Mats from NORBERTS.COM ! Enter on Instagram, comment with something you love about the Joy In Gymming podacst, and tag a friend! You have until May 7th! TWO (2) winners will be chosen!   Where to find us: @thejoyingymming   Ali Stoffels:   www.recgympros.com IG: @recgympros   Tony Clarno:   www.ninjamon...

What are the tools YOU need for YOUR job? Usually, these are the easily-overlooked things that make leading or teaching go smoothly. But, how do you know what your team needs? Learn what Ali and Sarah list as tools for their job!    Where to find us: @thejoyingymming   Ali Stoffels:   www.recgympros.com IG: @recgympros   Tony Clarno:   www.ninjamonkeygym.com IG & YT: @ninjamonkeygym   Sarah Fennel...

What is the Olympic Boom and how can we take advantage of the extra attention our sport gets around the Games? The JiG crew brainstorms ways to incorporate the Olympic spirit into our strategic marketing, program planning and staff appreciation efforts!   Where to find us: @thejoyingymming   Ali Stoffels:   www.recgympros.com IG: @recgympros   Tony Clarno:   www.ninjamonkeygym.com IG & YT: @ninjam...

It's ladies night! Sarah and Ali chat about the pitfall of staying closed off in business and the magic of staying open to receive what's next!   Where to find us: @thejoyingymming   Ali Stoffels:   www.recgympros.com IG: @recgympros   Tony Clarno:   www.ninjamonkeygym.com IG & YT: @ninjamonkeygym   Sarah Fennell-Cooper:   www.happygymnastics.com IG: @happy.gymnastics

Let's talk tactics for keeping kids engaged during your classes. Ali & Tony talk about how to be the most interesting thing in the room and few of their other top strategies in this week's episode. Shout out to Norberts (@norbertsathletic) for sponsoring this episode! Listeners can get 10% off their purchase at www.norberts.com with the special promo code: JIG2024   Where to find us: @thejoyingymm...