I work as a gymnastics coach at Trousdell Gymnastics Center. It is a recreational center that provides programs for all Tallahassee residents, specializing in gymnastics and exercise. The goal of this organization is to provide a safe and affordable program that keeps the community fit and engaged. They offer recreational gymnastics classes for boys and girls of all ages. There are also preschool and kindergarten programs for the younger children. On the other end of the spectrum there are adult classes that teach gymnastics and overall fitness. In addition, the gym offers classes for children with special needs. Finally, Trousdell offers a competitive gymnastics program for exceptional boys and girls. Three Olympic gymnasts have come through this program. Trousdell Gymnastics Center is named after a former Tallahassee Parks and Recreation Director Randy Trousdell, a man passionate about his community and the health of its children. Since it’s opening over 60 years ago the gym has impacted 500,000 children’s lives. I coach recreational classes for girls ages seven to fifteen years old. I begin every class by leading an extensive stretch and then we go to the events of the day where I set up stations for gymnasts to practice different skills. I end every class with conditioning to help the gymnasts grow stronger so that they can perform skills successfully. Trousdell Gymnastics Center coaches have a responsibility to these children. It is our goal to make the two hours a
Wednesday, April 7th, 1994 started out like any other day, I was attending Jr. hHigh sSchool, in St. George Utah. As a I was a young 12 year old girl that was obsessed with gymnastics, I breathed it, studied it, and lioved it. Gymnastics was my Life.! I daydreamed about competing in front of hundreds of people, lights dimmed down, the spotlight right on me as I performed each skill I worked so hard at perfecting each day at practice. I would picture myself going over my routines, every step, every pose, each body positions, how I’d present myself, f . . . . everything. I wanted to be a college gymnast.
Starting a brand new sport that has never been practiced or performed is very nerve racking. January 11th, 2016 was my very first gymnastics meet. I’ve never been so nervous before in my entire life. It was very cold in Benson Minnesota on that day, my team wore winter coats. As my team was warming up it became very real for me that I was actually doing this.
Jenaveve Richards was an only child, born and raised in Lawrence, Kansas. Her entire life since she was two, she trained as a gymnast. She progressed very well in her youth years, and often times as she likes to say, “brought home the hardware,” from competitions. She qualified second all around in a Junior Olympic Gymnastics Preliminary meet. Although Jenaveve was not satisfied with second. She strived for greatness and came back from that meet better than ever.
Jumpstart Academy is a program designed to keep children active and healthy, while providing them with the necessary fundamental movement skills needed to excel in sports and games. I was delighted with my involvement in this program as it was very much exciting and exhilarating to see the younger generation evolve as not only athletes but also as members of the community. My goal within the program was to provide the youth with opportunities to achieve success through physical literacy. On a weekly basis, we would start off the day with a warmup activity to ensure the body and mind is prepared for the upcoming exercises. Each week was divergent from the previous one as there was a new fundamental skill to focus on. For example, week 2 would
Grace Hauge began gymnastics when she was about 6 years old, and enjoyed it so much. Her mother wanted her to join a more advanced group, so she joined Hamline. She quickly advanced to a more experienced group. There she was asked to join the Spirit Gymnastics club team at Hamline. Luckily she was given a choice and she agreed. During Grace’s six years of training at the Spirit Gymnastics club team, she gained friendships, a fit body, discipline, and time management. Not meaning to seem or sound snobby, Grace and her mother were both aware of what the sport could bring to Grace 's life. However, it was not until Grace 's coach, Doug Burns, also commented on the success ahead of Grace, that Grace felt pressured to follow through with the
Some may see my life as a series of disappointments. I see my life as a path to molding my future. Since birth, I have been met by doctor's giving me disappointing, challenging, restricting news. I was born with one club foot, and severe flat feet, along with congenital hip dysplasia forcing me to crawl and walk later than normal development. As I began elementary school, I developed a love for gymnastics and pursued this path through 6th grade, only to be told again I could not continue due to now developing scoliosis, spondylolisthesis, and spondylolysis. Having to give up my love of gymnastics, and wear a hard plastic brace was disappointing and challenging, but this led me to a new love and passion to play tennis. I was able to finish
A Choice Out Of My Hands As I stood on the sky-high balance beam in traumatic fear, my mind couldn’t help but wonder, “Is this stress and strain really worth it?” It was two weeks before the gymnastics test-up meet and my mind was still clouded with endless desperation and doubt. My dream of becoming a college gymnast was right in front of me as it slowly transformed into a mere illusion. However, that same day my mom made a devastating choice that would change my gymnastics career forever. It was one of the most heartbreaking moments in my life, yet it gave me relief from the pressure I was putting on myself.
As I rolled out of bed, very non-eager to start another day, I caught a glimpse of my 2nd place team State Championship medal. I stared at it, and the longer it’s image filled my mind, the angrier I got. I wanted to throw it across my room and never see it again. Irately, I walked past it and started dressing myself for another boring and completely predictable day. While I was doing this, I couldn’t help but remind myself of the moment I received that medal. The one moment where tears ran down my face because I was happy, sad, and angry all at once.
At the tender age of five, my family decided to put me into gymnastics, one of the most challenging sports, both physically and mentally. Gymnastics revolves around obtaining perfection—an unreachable goal for anyone, especially a five-year-old. Albert Einstein defines insanity as doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. Performing the same routine in front of a panel of people who will judge even my smallest flaws fits this definition to a tee. Welcome to the world of competitive gymnastics. What compelled my parents to put me in this sport, I will never know, but I have never regretted their decision.
Participating in any sport has advantages, many of which can last a lifetime. The sport of gymnastics is a good example. Gymnasts develop both strength and coordination. Other helpful skills taught in gymnastics are memorization and quick thinking. Perhaps the most important and long lasting advantage to taking gymnastics is learning the perseverance and hard work every gymnast needs to succeed.
At the dawn of a new gymnastics season with no seniors, my coach had to decide who would be the varsity captain. I was honored when she chose me and by the confidence that she had in me, but I was uneasy. I was a fifteen-year-old junior, the only African American on the team, and expected to lead a team of girls from two rival high schools. The odds seemed stacked against me. With hopes of pushing my team to new heights, I worked harder and led by example. I challenged myself, and respectfully challenged my teammates to always give their best efforts. Eventually, we transformed from participants to teammates.
he U.S. womens gymnastic team's performance at the Summer Olympics was golden! The U.S. women's gymnastic teams performance at the Summer Olympics was golden! The U.S. womens gymnastic teams performance at the Summer Olympics was golden! The U.S. women's gymnastic team's performance at the Summer Olympics was golden!
Maia's Gymnastics Goal My Goals: I had multiple goals and expectations from my self when coming to this unit. First and foremost I wanted to create a presentable gymnastics routine which incorporates a few somewhat complex partner balances and a verity of different rolls. My second goal was to enhance my silks regarding jumps and turns. Did you achieve your goals?
From the wise words of olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas, “ Gold medals are made out of sweat, blood and tears and effort in the gym every day.” Douglas’ words ring true, but how much blood, sweat and tears does it take to earn a gold medal? How hard does one have to work in the gym to become a successful gymnast? A woman would need to fully dedicate her life to becoming a prominent
The goal isn't to last forever, we will all die eventually, it's to create something that will last forever.I won first place at a state gymnastics meet. I worked my hardest every day i went to the gym to train and become the best i can be. There is never a dull moment doing what l love in how much time and effort i put into doing gymnastics.