The Joy in Gymming

Look... your gym is like Disneyland to these kids! What are some of the ways you can make kids feel awesome in the first five minutes, and walk out from their first day excited to come back? Thanks to Norberts (@norbertsathletic) for sponsoring this episode! Listeners can get 10% off their purchase at norberts.com with the special promo code: JIG2024   Where to find us: @thejoyingymming   Ali Stof...

Oh, baby! Parent tot classes can be really fun and really challenging. In this episode, the squad unpacks this unique class, and gives tons of tips!  Curious about Rec Director 101? Learn more here: https://course.recgympros.com/rd101 Thanks to Norberts (@norbertsathletic) for sponsoring this episode! Listeners can get 10% off their purchase at norberts.com with the special promo code: JIG2024    ...

More great move up chats! Today is the conclusion with Part 2 of this wild convo, where Coach Tony offers up his fun focused approach to "team placements" instead of "try outs".   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.gymnas...

To offer make ups or not to offer make ups, that is Sarah's question! The gang shares their opinions on make up classes....but what do YOU do?   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

Tony started his gym with a bunch of 8 year old ninja boys. Time for some preschoolers! So Tony asks Sarah her favorite preschool program grow ideas to get some mini ninjas into Ninja Squad Gym!   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...

Making the leap from coach to supervisor is a tricky one. Before, you were on the same level as your coaching peers -- but now you're a supervisor and things are different. On this week's episode we dig into a few challenges of this situation, share our own experiences and offer a few helpful strategies to help you (or someone you know) navigate the transition from coach to supervisor!   Where to...

It's been wonderful year, and we are so grateful for our beautiful JiG family. Here's a happy little "holiday card" full of laughs and joy from us to you. :)   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

Why does reflection matter for coaches, managers & owners? What role does it play and how can we facilitate it in our gyms with athletes, coaches and leadership? Then, we each share a key takeaway from 2023 (and why we picked it) -- ie. a cool idea, a lesson learned, a fav moment.   Where to find us: @thejoyingymming   Ali Stoffels:   www.recgympros.com IG: @recgympros   Tony Clarno:   www.ninjamo...

Let's be real... sometimes words are hard, and choosing the most "on brand" language isn't easy. So how do you help new (or not so new) employees choose the best words to use at work? The JiG crew talks about "workplace filters" and ways to get your staff onboard with being on brand. As mentioned on the episode, Ali's joy this week was discovering Flown - an online co-working platform to help folk...

You gotta love the excitement that builds up around the winter holiday season! In this Grab & Go episode, our trio shares three ways to boost spirits and bring in a little extra joy for your students, families and staff this time of year.   Where to find us: @thejoyingymming   Ali Stoffels:   www.recgympros.com IG: @recgympros   Tony Clarno:   www.ninjamonkeygym.com IG & YT: @ninjamonkeygym   Sara...

Coaches demonstrate the skills they teach all the time! But should they? Coach safety concerns? What if what they show is not necessarily proper technique? Is it best to train them how to demonstrate the technique, or find other ways to coach without the demonstration?   Where to find us: @thejoyingymming   Ali Stoffels:   www.recgympros.com IG: @recgympros   Tony Clarno:   www.ninjamonkeygym.com...

Should we always be experimenting in our businesses? In this 'ladies night' episde, Ali and Sarah break down their own business experiments, and how to tell the difference between trying something new and just spinning your wheels.   Where to find us: @thejoyingymming   Ali Stoffels:   www.recgympros.com IG: @recgympros   Tony Clarno:   www.ninjamonkeygym.com IG & YT: @ninjamonkeygym   Sarah Fenne...

A canary in the coal mine is a sign that something is amiss. On this shortie episode, the pod squad share their canaries in the coal mine within rec, preschool and ninja programs.   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.gymn...

We all have them... things that suck our time, productivity... even JOY! The best thing to do is to first label them, learn about them, then build systems to keep those vampires at bay!   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: @happ...

Tune in this week as Tony and Ali break down how social media has evolved into one of the most helpful tools for rec coaches to hone their craft. It's never been easier to share ideas, connect with likeminded people and learn from eachother -- and we think this is awesome! Plus, have you ever considered leveraging the social media to help train your coaches? We've got a couple ideas you'll wanna t...

Sometimes, coaches can get TOO into the fun of class and are all too happy to lean hard on the prescribed structure. What do you do when they start avoiding behavior and skill corrections with their students? Can a good teacher be kind of casual?   Where to find us: @thejoyingymming   Ali Stoffels:   www.recgympros.com IG: @recgympros   Tony Clarno:   www.ninjamonkeygym.com IG & YT: @ninjamonkeygy...

Teenagers get a bad rap and Ali thinks it is totally unfair! Tune in to hear us challenge the status quo that blames all the problems on "teens these days" and what the alternative might look like! Plus - we've got a special trivia game this week to win a JiG T-shirt! Remember to follow us on instagram (@thejoyingymming) and then comment with your answer to win!   Where to find us: @thejoyingymmin...