Never be afraid to do something new. Remember, amateurs built the ark; professionals built the titanic. Anonymous
Month: May 2010
Level 7 States 2010 Won by North Stars
The 2010 Level 7 State Championships were hosted by Rebound Gymnastics on May 22nd & 23rd at Matawan Regional High School, Matawan, NJ. 1st Place Team: North Stars Gymnastics 114.175 [cincopa 10618094] ◊ Meet Results Photos by www.jacquiphotography.com
Where Do You Stand?
The strongest oak tree of the forest is not the one that is protected from the storm and hidden from the sun. It’s the one that stands in the open where it is compelled to struggle for its existence against the winds and rains and the scorching sun. Napoleon Hill
Encouragement
The spirited horse, which will try to win the race of its own accord, will run even faster if encouraged. Ovid
Remember, Your Athlete is a Creative Thinker!
Here’s a very interesting and humorous presentation that makes you think about how we view our athletes and may help you evolve your coaching style. It’s been around for awhile now, but more true today than ever. Other thought provoking presentations can be found at www.ted.com. Creativity expert Sir Ken Robinson challenges the way we’re…
Fielitz & Musto Win JO National Titles
Congratulations to Rachel Fielitz of ENA-Paramus who won the Jr C Vault with a 9.75 at the 2010 USA Gymnastics JO Championships held in Dallas, TX on May 7-8th. Congrats also to: Samantha Musto of Atlantic Coast for winning Beam 9.45, 4th on Vault 9.725, 9th on Floor 9.5 and 3rd All Around 37.825 in…
Don’t Become a Bus Company!
An article from Seth Godin’s blog that applies to our business, teams, coaching and individual actions. We all have a vision of the typical bus company, slowly moving people from place to place, going through the motions and showing a lot of fatigue. Some of the elements that make an organization feel like a bus…
Take the Stairs
There is no elevator to success. You have to take the stairs. Author unknown
Thanks George for the Trampoline
George Nissen 1914-2010 Everyone involved in the sport of Gymnastics has to give thanks to George Nissen for his wonderful invention, the Trampoline. And to see him press a handstand at an awards ceremony in his 80’s was truely inspiring. We’ll miss you George. Nissen got his inspiration for the trampoline when watching trapeze artists…
What Time Is It?
There is a time to take counsel of your fears, and there is a time to never listen to any fear. George S. Patton