The Joy in Gymming

In this shortie episode, the pod squad takes their first ever listener question: How do you make learning stick? Sarah, Ali and Tony all share their top tips for taking action on new learning. Wanna learn more about Rec Director 101? Check it out at https://courses.recgympros.com/rd101   Where to find us: @thejoyingymming   Ali Stoffels:   www.recgympros.com IG: @recgympros   Tony Clarno:   www.ni...

In this episode, Sarah walks us through what supporting body autonomy in preschool looks and sounds like. The crew discuss if we should ask for consent to spot even if they're little (spoiler: YES!) and Sarah shares a script to use in the gym that makes this really easy and hugely impactful for preschoolers.    Where to find us: @thejoyingymming   Ali Stoffels:   www.recgympros.com IG: @recgympros...

Do your coaches feel safe telling you when they are hurt or sad?  Tony, Ali & Sarah debate best practices for being approachable in this week's episode.   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

This is a Grab and Go Episode! Sarah, Ali and Tony are giving you bite sized actionable tips to bring some joy to your gymming. In this episode, we're talking Top Tips for Fall!  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.happygymnas...

Preschool is…sneaky?! In this episode, learn the super stealthy ways preschool can play tricks on you and how to fix them.   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

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

This week Ali leads a deep dive into Staff Evaluations – a potentially impactful tool in your managerial arsenal, but only if you take the time to be intentional about them.  Hear about some of the common missteps to avoid and best practices to consider for your next round of coach check ins! FREEBIE ALERT: Wanna see what Ali's Coach Check In forms look like?  You're in luck! Download her form HER...

This week, our trio discusses how GREAT curriculums allow for coaches to make peer fit the driving force in level mobility while keeping safety and technique a priority!    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

In this episode, Sarah breaks down what she learned from a magical youth sports conference she went to, and how other sports are attracting and retaining coaches.    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

This is a Grab and Go! Sarah, Ali and Tony give you bite sized actionable tips to bring some joy to your gymming.  On this episode, we're talking Paralysis By Analysis, Staff Led Meetings & Warm Ups.   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 I...

We've pulled our very first episode out of the vault for you this week while we take a short break from recording to find some joy outside the gym!  We'll be back next Tuesday with a fresh episode!     It's not always easy to say yes to kids… but when we do, we often find some fun! "Yes" is one of the happiest words around.  In today's episode we'll explore how to use the power of yes with kids an...

We're back with another episode about Summer Camps! This time, your hosting trio are talking about why (and how) camps can be the best training ground for your coaching staff to improve their skills & confidence in the gym!  Where to find us: @thejoyingymming   Ali Stoffels:   www.recgympros.com IG: @recgympros   Tony Clarno:   www.ninjamonkeygym.com IG & YT: @ninjamonkeygym   Sarah Fennell-Cooper...

In this episode, Sarah walks us through the hidden impact of preschool warm up time! What's warm up really for? How can we set coaches up to spend warm up time intentionally? Plus, there's preschool trap movement songs now! Check out the Happy Gym Preschool Warm Up Song Playlist (complete with a new warm up banger, trap preschool songs, here:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4KMJsnya0pqO087wSGG0...

This is a Grab and Go! Sarah, Ali and Tony give you bite sized actionable tips to bring some joy to your gymming.  On this episode, we're talking Face to Face Meeting, Having Fun & Digital Clocks.   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.co...

Let's clean up!  AND use it to build great habits for coaches and managers!  In this episode, Coach Tony describes how teaching new employees to vacuum slowly actually sparked the idea that we, as managers, should assume nothing and teach EVERYTHING!  Even vacuuming!  Ali & Sarah share their versions of "the slow vacuum" and training must-haves.   Where to find us: @thejoyingymming   Ali Stoffels:...

Are you on the struggle bus when it comes to finding more coaches?  You're not alone. Ah yes, the age old question: where do we find more coaches?!  In this episode we talk about how times have changed from when the three of us first started out, some tips for recruiting new staff, and – most importantly – if coaches could grow on trees, what would that tree look like?!   Where to find us: IG: @th...

This is a Grab and Go! Sarah, Ali and Tony give you bite sized actionable tips to bring some joy to your gymming.  On this episode, we're talking Conference Season!   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  

In this week's episode  we'll start by learning something very simple: what Coach Tony thinks "Ninja" classes are and are not.  Then, the dynamic trio will discuss the values this flaming hot programming add on has for gymnastics facilities everywhere. Spoiler alert: the true value of offering ninja classes is NOT in getting boys into the gym… it's something deeper that may actually change the way...

This is a Grab and Go! Sarah, Ali and Tony give you bite sized actionable tips to bring some joy to your gymming.  On this episode, we're talking Wow Books, The Rush, and Watch Cartoons!   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: @hap...

In this episode, Sarah spills the tea on how to build your pack of people that build you up and fill your swagger cup.  We learn how the Joy In Gymming crew met, and how 'Little Shredders' is not Ninja Turtle related (but in fact, an 'outside the box' inspiration for Sarah).    Where to find us: IG: @thejoyingymming   Ali Stoffels:   www.recgympros.com IG: @recgympros   Tony Clarno:   www.ninjamon...

It's time to get campy on the podcast this week!  We explore the idea that in order to spice up your summer camps, the first step is to understand how camp is different from classes - and then leverage the heck out of that in creative ways to make camp extra magical!   We all share a few fun ideas to leverage the gift of "more time" that comes with camp - like paper airplane crafts, preschool read...

This week, Sarah teaches us about preschool communities. We learn how important nurturing your preschool parents community is to your program's growth, and the super simple way to start doing this!  Then, we drop into the gym, and learn how class communities (or "crew") can be used as a tool to build trust, belonging and make your program sticky.  We leave with one very simple next step: say hi. :...

On this week's episode, we are talking about confident coaching and what that might look like out in the gym (spoiler alert: it's not always over the top enthusiasm)! Then, we take a step back to consider the ways that we, as managers, can help build up the confidence of our coaches (and confess a couple of our own pitfalls that had the opposite effect).   Where to find us: Ali Stoffels:   www.rec...

It's not always easy to say yes to kids… but when we do, we often find some fun! "Yes" is one of the happiest words around.  In today's episode we'll explore how to use the power of yes with kids and even talk a little about saying to coaches, too!  Ali, Tony and Sarah swap "yes" stories and the impact they have made in their own gymming experiences. Where to find us: Ali Stoffels: www.recgympros....