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Student Spotlight

November Student Spotlight

November Student Spotlight: Jordan

Q: What gymnastics classes are you in?
A: Girls Team and Power Tumbling

Q: Why do you love coming to gymnastics?
A: Because I love the sport. I also enjoy getting to see/visit with my coach and friends.

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

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

Q: Who is your favorite event?
A: The bars.

Q: Tell us why your coach is awesome!
A: Coach Brittnee is amazing because she is always fun, positive and encouraging.

Even when I want to quit, she always encourages me to keep going and to keep trying until I accomplish whatever the task at hand is.

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

A: 3 Years!

Q: From the parent- Why ASI?
A: We really love everything that ASI stands for. We love the competitive side of gymnastics;

but, also feel like it is just as important to of have fun with the sport. We feel like ASI has the perfect balance of both.

Additionally, we, and more importantly, Jordan, have grown so fond of all the coaches/staff at ASI, which is something that is irreplaceable!

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

A: Do you have another sheet of paper? We are going to need more space for this one!

Jordan has been in gymnastics since she was 18-months old. Through gymnastics, we have watched Jordan grow into a very caring, driven

and well-rounded young woman. Gymnastics has specifically helped Jordan learn how to win (and lose) gracefully,

the importance of accountability, confidence, conditioning, discipline, flexibility, leadership and the value of teamwork.

We are so incredibly proud of Jordan and cannot wait to watch her continued growth with gymnastics for many years to come!

Coaches Corner

November Coaches Corner

Coaches Corner: Coach Megan

Q: How long have you coached at ASI?

A: I have coached at ASI for 2 1/2 years.

Q: What do you do to stay fit?

A:  Rowlett’s Community Center

Q: What makes gymnastics so great for kids?

A: It gives them a safe space to feel encouraged to try new things and see themselves improve every time they come.

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

A: Being around the kids. They let me forget about everything else that is happening outside the gym and be consumed by their happy spirits!

Q: What is your personal athletic background?

A: I did gymnastics when I was little and non-competitive gymnastics in Middle School, and I played soccer for about 13 years.

Q: Describe your coaching style.

A: Playful, Encouraging, Strict!

Q: What is your favorite event to coach?

A: Bars.

Q: Who is your favorite Superhero?

A: Captain America.

Student Spotlight

October Student Spotlight

Student Spotlight: Eric

Q: What gymnastics classes are you in?
A: Power Tumbling.

Q: Why do you love coming to gymnastics?
A: I like coming to gymnastics because I like learning and doing new tumbling activities.

I love to flip and meet new friends.

Q: What other sports do you enjoy?
A: I like track.

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

Q: Tell us why your coach is awesome!
A: Coach Jacob is funny and like the way he teaches me. He knows a lot about tumbling.

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

A: 2 Years!

Q: From the parent- Why ASI?
A:  We have been with ASI for years, then we left for a short while. After leaving,

I realized that I really appreciate not only the training that is given,

but also the structure that is in place. I love that you teach proper form and

technique and that you don’t stray away from that training.

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

A: I believe that coming to gymnastics and being in a positive environment is a great confidence booster for Eric.

As smart and as talented as he is, sometimes he doesn’t celebrate himself, so this helps build his confidence level.

Coaches Corner

October Coaches Corner

Coaches Corner: Coach Paul

Q: How long have you coached at ASI?

A: I have coached at ASI for 11 months.

Q: What do you do to stay fit?

A: Workout.

Q: What makes gymnastics so great for kids?

A: Gymnastics provides kids with numerous opportunities. Gymnastics not only helps kids be active

but it also helps kids that do multiple sports such as building strength, flexibility, and agility.

But most importantly, kids have fun while doing so.

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

A: Making those connections with the kids and also watch them work tirelessly

to achieve a skill or a goal they set for themselves. Its not better feeling than being apart of someones happiness!

Q: What is your personal athletic background?

A: I played football my whole life, I did boxing when I was younger , and also ran track my middle school and high school years.

Q: Describe your coaching style .

A: Patient, energetic, determined!

Q: What is your favorite class to coach?

A: Power Tumbling.

Q: Who is your favorite Super hero?

A: Hulk

 

Coaches Corner

September Coaches Corner

Coaches Corner: Coach Anabel

Q: How long have you coached at ASI?

A: I have coached at ASI for 3 years.

Q: What do you do to stay fit?

A: Workout, Go to the gym!

Q: What makes gymnastics so great for kids?

A: They can start learning motor skills at a young age and learning to

interact with other kids too, helps with their focus and ability to learn new things.

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

A: My kids, when they learn a new skill

I get just as excited as them or even more excited.

And whenever I call for class and all my kids run up and hug me.

Q: What is your personal athletic background?

A: Gymnastics for 1 year, then competitive cheerleading for 5 years, high school cheer for 4 years

Q: Describe your coaching style .

A: Enthusiastic, Happy, Energetic!

Q: What is your favorite event to coach?

A: Boys High Bar!

Q: Who is your favorite Super hero?

A: Captain America

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