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Start Here, Go Anywhere!

The beginning of 2018 is upon us, which means the start of a new year, new accomplishments, and new challenges. At ASI, we believe that gymnastics can be a building block for childhood growth and adult success. Each skill a child learns in gymnastics, from flexibility to self confidence, can propel them forward in other areas. ASI Gymnastics is the perfect place for your children to begin their gymnastics journey. Start here, go anywhere! Click here, to try a free gymnastics trial today!

We are asking everyone to take pictures of their children doing gymnastics and post to social media using #dreambig #asigymnastics! ASI will choose one winner each month, January-March. The winners will receive a free month of gymnastics. They will be announced the 28th of each month on Facebook!

Let’s #dreambig this New Year!

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By Sarah Stewart • January 2, 2018 •

Student Spotlight

Student of the Month

Blair – Kids Gym

Q: Why do you love coming to gymnastics?
A: I love coming to gymnastics because I get to learn cartwheels!

Q: What other sports do you enjoy?
A: Swimming and ballet.

Q: Who is your Coach?
A: Coach Lori

Q: Tell us why your coach is awesome!
A: She is a good teacher and picks me to be the line leader.

Q: How long have you been a student at ASI?
A: One year!

Q: What is your favorite event?
A: Jumping on the trampolines!

Q: How is your child benefiting from gymnastics?

A: Gymnastics is helping to build her strength and develop athleticism.

Her balance also has improving which in turn helps with her ballet skills too.

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By Sarah Stewart • December 5, 2017 •

Coaches Corner

Coach of the Month

Coach Laura

Classes: Kids Gym, Girls Gymnastics, Power Tumbling, Girls Team, Fun Products

Q: How long have you coached at ASI?

A: I have coached for a year and a half.

Q: What do you do to stay fit?

A: Take my puppy for walks/runs

Q: What makes gymnastics so great for kids?

A: Gymnastics is a fun skill progressing sport. It is great when the kids learn a skill they have been working on, they get so excited.

They enjoy working on harder skills and it challenges them when they get to a new skill.

Q: What do you love most about coaching at ASI? Why?

A: It pushes kids to better themselves. I love when they get a new skill and get moved up to the next level.

It makes them so happy and I love seeing the joy on their face.

Q: What is your personal athletic background?

A: I did competitive Gymnastics for about 10 years until I got to Level 5. I did Competitive Cheerleading for about 5 years.

I also did dance for 3 years. I did volleyball and soccer for 4 Years.

Q: Describe your coaching style in three words.

A: Fun, Technical, and Enthusiastic.

Q: What is your favorite event to coach?

A: Beam!

Q: What is your favorite book?

A: Redeeming Love

Q: Who is your favorite Super hero?

A: Arrow or Flash

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By Sarah Stewart • •

Team News

The Beginning of the 2017-2018 Meet Season

On Saturday, December 2nd, ASI The Woodlands hosted the Practice Makes Perfect Meet, officially kicking off the 2017-2018 meet season! This meet was very emotional for the gymnasts and the coaches, as this was the first competition after the passing of Coach Mike of ASI The Woodlands. All the gymnasts dawned neon colored bows in their hair to commemorate him.  Although it was a tough day for all, the girls showed their strength and truly shined “Bright Like Mike”.

The 80 gymnasts, ranging from Levels 1-4, have worked all year long at perfecting their skills and memorizing their routines. They put in countless hours of practice time to make sure that this season goes well! Great job to all the girls, we can’t wait to see how everyone improves as the season continues!

Level 1 Team Results

1st Place – ASI Cypress

2nd Place – ASI The Woodlands

Level 2 Team Results

1st Place – ASI The Woodlands

2nd Place – ASI Cypress

Level 3 Team Results

1st Place – ASI The Woodlands

2nd Place – ASI Cypress

Level 4 Team Results

1st Place – ASI Cypress

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By Sarah Stewart • December 4, 2017 •

News

Coach Mike DeLuke

In Memory of Coach Mike DeLuke

 

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Coach Mike DeLuke of ASI The Woodlands. The morning of Saturday, November 25, 2017, he was struck by a vehicle while crossing 1488 on his bicycle. To view the news segment on the accident, click here. To view the Your Conroe News article, please click here.

ASI offers their condolences to Mike’s friends and family. He was a light in the gym to his coworkers and his students. The ASI Woodlands staff appreciates the prayers and tributes for Coach Mike. Please pray for the driver that was involved. He is devastated. Please pray for our staff. Please pray for the parents as they share bad news with their children. Mostly, love all the little children just as Mike was planning to do as he was cycling to work Saturday morning.

Lastly, Shannon and Kristi have contacted each of Mike’s families personally during this very difficult time. Our philosophy is to provide a place of fun and normalcy even during difficult times. Now, we face the difficult time. So we soldier on, for the kids, for our community, for the families we serve.

Plans for a Mike’s funeral service in New York are tentative.

Bright Like Mike Reception

ASI will host a Bright Like Mike memorial for Coach Mike on Friday, December 1, from 7:00-8:30PM at The Woodlands United Methodist Church. We would love to have you and your family join us.  We encourage all to wear bright neon colors, just as Mike always did. Let’s be BRIGHT LIKE MIKE! For driving directions please click here.

Name: The Woodlands United Methodist Church
Address: 2200 Lake Woodlands Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Room Name: Aldersgate Hall

Memorial contributions may be made to the Wendy Hilliard Gymnastics Foundation in memory of Mike DeLuke. This is a non-profit organization that is operating out of Harlem and Detroit and serves children living in an urban community that otherwise wound never have the opportunity to experience the opportunity to take gymnastics.

ASI is going to announce the creation of the Coach Mike Deluke scholarship fund and we will make sure that at least one deserving child is given the opportunity to take gymnastics each year in the name of Coach Mike.

Mike DeLuke Obituary

Michael touched the lives of so many people.  He could light up a room with his infectious smile.  He was loved and adored by his family, friends, students and the community.  Michael was loving, compassionate, artistic, musically talented and a big lover of cats.  He had a passion for gymnastics and competed nationally for years.  He will be so missed by all of those who were blessed to have  had the opportunity  to have known him.

To quote a dear friend of Mike’s:  “no matter how dark the situation was, he was the brightest light there.”

Please continue to check back to this page for updates.

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By Sarah Stewart • November 27, 2017 •

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