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Student Spotlight

February Student Spotlight

February Student Spotlight: James

Q: Why do you love coming to gymnastics?
A: I love coming to gymnastics because it gives me an opportunity

to better myself physically and mentally, as well as time to clear my mind and focus.

Q: What other sports do you enjoy?
A: I enjoy some baseball and kickball.

Q: Who is your Coach?
A: Coach Gary.

Q: What is your favorite event?
A: Rings!

Q: Tell us why your coach is awesome!
A:  He runs a tight ship, and is both casual and disciplined.

Q: How long have you been a student at ASI?

A: Almost 4 years.

Coaches Corner

January Coaches Corner

January Coaches Corner: Coach Justin

Q: How long have you coached at ASI?

A: I have coached at ASI for 1 year.

Q: What do you do to stay fit?

A:   Go to the gym and spot skills.

Q: What makes gymnastics so great for kids?

A: It a full body sport that really changes your body and your mind. It can take you very far places or just be a fun way to stay active.

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

A: I love the kiddos. They make me smile every day!

Q: What is your personal athletic background?

A: I ran track in HS. But mainly I competed competitively in cheer when I was younger.

Q: Describe your coaching style.

A: Perseverant and Supportive.

Q: What is your favorite event to coach?

A: Beam or Floor!

Q: Who is your favorite Superhero?

A: The Flash.

Student Spotlight

January Student Spotlight

January Student Spotlight: Genesis

Q: Why do you love coming to gymnastics?
A: I love gymnastics because it’s a really big passion of mine, and I couldn’t live without it.

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

Q: Who is your Coach?
A: Coach Todd.

Q: What is your favorite event?
A: Floor.

Q: Tell us why your coach is awesome!
A: He is always there for us no matter what, and he is like a second Dad to me.

Q: How long have you been a student at ASI?

A: Three years!

Q: From the parent- Why ASI?
A: The location, price and the best coach ever!

Q: From the parent- How is your child benefiting from gymnastics?

A: She is learning to be more disciplined and to have more self-confidence, to work hard for what she wants,

and that sometimes it takes time to get where you want but you cannot give up.

Coaches Corner

December Coaches Corner

December Coaches Corner: Coach Lauren

Q: How long have you coached at ASI?

A: I have coached at ASI for 2 years.

Q: What do you do to stay fit?

A:  Work with kids!

Q: What makes gymnastics so great for kids?

A: It teaches them structure, helps them set goals, and builds them for any sport in the future.

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

A: My kids. The only thing I have ever wanted to do is be a mom and this gives me my passion to work with kids.

Q: What is your personal athletic background?

A: I have played soccer since I could walk. I was on a competition team, varsity, and the jr Olympic team.

I got to travel to Europe for a summer to play before I had brain surgery which ended my soccer career.

Q: Describe your coaching style.

A: Fun, but disciplined!

Q: What is your favorite event to coach?

A: Trampolines!

Q: Who is your favorite Superhero?

A: Captain America.

Student Spotlight

December Student Spotlight

December Student Spotlight: Ava and Olivia

Q: Why do you love coming to gymnastics?
A: Jumping on the trampolines and playing with friends

Q: What other sports do you enjoy?
A: Ballet!

Q: Who is your Coach?
A: Coach Kaitlin.

Q: What is your favorite event?
A: Trampolines.

Q: Tell us why your coach is awesome!
A: She’s friendly and nice!

Q: How long have you been a student at ASI?

A: A year!

Q: From the parent- Why ASI?
A:  It’s right next to our house, so the location is great!

Q: From the parent- How is your child benefiting from gymnastics?

A: It gets all of their energy out, helps them with listening, and following directions.

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