Season One Finale! Today we have a double episode. In PART ONE I am discussing what I refer to as the "building block of gymnastics", the handstand. Why is a handstnad so important to the future development of gymnastics? I'll cover the most important aspects of learning a handstand and the future benefits a handstand will bring you. In PART TWO of the podcast I am sharing a previous interview I had with the owner of Strange Strength and Conditioning ,Samantha Lusk and the owner of Wilder Athlet...
Sep 18, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 19
Welcome back to the show. Today host JR Jaquay is welcoming Alice Toyonaga, co-owner of ModoYogaLA. Alice is here to share the benefits of hot yoga and talk about whether or not she considers herself a "yogi". Her description of a yogi may surprise you. Are you struggling with stress in your life? We all feel it sometimes; the daily grind of our lives can sometimes just be overwhelming. I am on a journey, learning to deal with my stressful life. My objective is not to look like I always have eve...
Jul 26, 2024•39 min•Ep. 18
Summary Anna Stern, a coach and adaptive athlete, shares her journey of overcoming cancer and living with a neurological movement disorder called dystonia. She discusses the challenges faced by adaptive athletes and the importance of accessibility in fitness spaces. Anna also talks about her experience as an NCAA athlete and her upcoming participation in the Adaptive CrossFit Games. She emphasizes the need for understanding and support for individuals with disabilities. Anna discusses her experi...
Jun 12, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 17
Disappointment is a universal emotion that can affect anyone, regardless of age, race, gender, or financial status. In the context of sports, disappointment often arises when athletes fail to achieve their goals, such as making it to the Olympics. Coping with disappointment requires acknowledging and accepting emotions, shifting focus to what can be controlled, and visualizing success. Support from teammates, coaches, and family is crucial in helping athletes bounce back. It's important to remem...
May 30, 2024•9 min•Ep. 16
Welcome back to the podcast. This week I want to discuss setting realistic goals. So often people find themselves setting goals and later realizing they didn't accomplish those goals. Why does this happen? Are people jusy lazy? I don't think that's the answer. More often than not folks don't quite understand how much work needs to go into success. Maybe they don't know where to start. Today I am going to outline the S.M.A.R.T. rule and hopefully it provides clarity on how to find success. Please...
May 09, 2024•13 min•Ep. 15
Welcome back my people! Did you hear about the return of one Gabby Douglas? She returned to competition this past weekend. Here is a video of her FLOOR ROUTINE from the American Classic where she qualified to the US Championships. Not too shabby for taking 7 years off! Today we are going to talk about mastering basic skills. Why is this important? I'm glad you asked. Today I will answer all those questions and hopefully give you both insight as an athlete and possibly how to help your child why ...
May 02, 2024•19 min•Ep. 14
Welcome back to the show. Today, we're diving into the gym, a place that holds both dread and fascination for many. Have you ever wondered why some people keep going back to the gym, even when it seems like an uphill battle? Join us as we uncover the psychology behind this phenomenon. Segment 1: The Social Aspect Segment 2: Learning New Things is Fun Segment 3: Having a Inspiring/Supportive Coach Segment 4: Sense of Accomplishment Segment 5: Receiving Support from Friends and Family It's clear t...
Apr 18, 2024•13 min•Ep. 13
Guess what? I now have an official website, www.jrthegymnasticscoach.com . I would be honored if you go and check it out. I will be releasing exclusive content to those who subscribe so scroll down the bottom of the home page and enter your email and SUBSCRIBE to get content that no one else will be able to receive. Today I'm talking about rips we get on our hands. Gymnasts, CrossFitters or anyone who uses their hands to hold on to an object for large amounts of time know exactly what I'm talkin...
Apr 03, 2024•13 min•Ep. 12
Happy Spring Time! I trust you are managing with the time change well. Today we are discussing the negative effects that a parent could create by trying to coach their gymnast at home. This can be a sensitive subject for many as they only have the best intentions for their child, but listen to my point of view and see how it may change your thought process. I will also provide alternatives way to support your gymnast that can have more positive effects in their gymnastics. Are you looking for as...
Mar 13, 2024•15 min•Ep. 11
Welcome back to another episode. Today JR discusses reasons why parents initially enroll their children in gymnastics and how those original expectations can quickly shift to something much greater. At the beginning of your child's gymnastics journey the usual reasons for enrolling your child in class was to create better socialization skills, manage your child's abundance of energy, or hone a natural skill you saw in your child. At what point were those reasons no longer satisfactory? Many time...
Feb 28, 2024•21 min•Ep. 10
Happy Valentine's Day. In honor of today's special holiday, I'm discussing how I plan special events in the gym. I give all my secrets for how I strategized in creating, scheduling and planning special events. I have separated these special events into three categories: 1. Weekly: Includes open gym and birthday parties. 2. Monthly: Parents night out. 3. Annual: Recreational Olympics (our yearly "recital"). I give you key components that made these events successful and welcome any additional que...
Feb 14, 2024•28 min•Ep. 9
Today I talk about building a strong preschool gymnastics program. What exactly does it take to create a successful preschool program that not only provides a fun learning atmosphere, but one that allows these children to truly thrive? Important factors to consider: 1. Have you created skill sheets for each level of your preschool program? 2. Who is creating your preschool programming? Hopefully someone with a large gymnastics knowledge base. 3. Who do you have teaching your preschool classes? I...
Feb 10, 2024•24 min•Ep. 8
We have a special show for you today. My first guest on the pod is a Program Specialist from the Los Angeles Unified School DIstrict who works with the special education population. He's a lifetime education and also my Husband, please welcome Shawn Hall. This week I will talk to Shawn about how to integrate children with special needs into your gymnastics classes. In this episode we will discuss: 1. Why is it important for us to include children with special needs into our gymnastics classes? 2...
Jan 28, 2024•24 min•Ep. 7
Welcome back to the show. I'm so happy to have all the new listeners and of course, my returning listeners. I appreciate your support so much . We have a special episode coming up next week and you are not going to want to miss this. We will have a guest in the studio to discuss ways to include special needs kids into your recreational classes. I'm so excited!! Both for the topic AND my special guest. Please listen and share! This week we discuss what it's like to be a gymnastics coach. Remember...
Jan 19, 2024•19 min•Ep. 6
Welcome new listeners! I'm so honored that you have found the show and are listening. Guess what? You can now watch the podcast on Youtube. Head to my YouTube channel HERE and watch. This week JR recaps last week's episode and gives some insight from coaches who have never done gymnastics. Thank you for your feedback. This week's episode is all about why your son should be enrolled in gymnastics, so listen up. Gymnastics is such a great sport for your kids. The list of benefits is long and stron...
Jan 11, 2024•15 min•Ep. 5
Happy New Year! This week JR provides feedback from a listener who shared their negative gymnastics experience and how it related to last week's episode content. This week's episode topic was suggested by listeners on Chalkbucket.com. Today's topic is 'You don't need to be a former gymnast to be a good gymnastics coach'. JR covers the characteristics of a good coach and what sets them apart from mediocre coaches. Spoiler alert, it's not experience being a gymnast. 1. Are you able to control your...
Jan 04, 2024•12 min•Ep. 4
Happy Holidays! In this episode JR answers a question about last weeks content and gives his suggestion for a solution. JR also covers common mistakes made by young and new coaches. 1. Being a selfish coach 2. Believing you don't need continued training 3. Being an impatient coach 4. Ignoring constructive criticism 5. Not realizing you make a SUBSTANTIAL impact on your athletes Have questions/comments? Write me a message on social media: @jrthegymnasticscoach on IG, FB, Tik Tok and YouTube...
Dec 27, 2023•13 min•Ep. 3
This week's episode starts with JR responding to questions/comments from last week's episode. How to tell if your child is enrolled in a good, quality gymnastics program. JR covers 5 things that should be/shouldn't be happening in a quality gymnastics program. 1. Does your child's coach have eyes on ALL class members at ALL times 2. When you have a concern who do you go to? 3. Does your recreational coach consistently speak with you? 4. What do your gym bathrooms look like? 5. Is your child regu...
Dec 21, 2023•16 min•Ep. 2
Episode 1: Welcome to show! I've finally done it. In this first episode you're going to get to know your host, JR Jaquay, and find out why he decided to create a podcast solely dedicated to Recreational Gymnastics. Fun data on just how large the recreational gymnastics community is and how it compares to the competition level gymnastics community. 5 Questions EVERY parent should be asking BEFORE they enroll their child(ren) in gymnastics. We are just getting started. Please send in questions you...
Dec 14, 2023•13 min•Ep. 1
Welcome to the newest gymnastics podcast solely dedicated to the recreational gymnastics world; parents, recreational coaches, and gym owners. Each week this show will feature ideas and strategies that will help coaches (and owners) build a stronger recreational gymnastics program. Additionally, parents will be provided important information so they and their little ones get the most out of their gymnastics experience. My name is JR Jaquay, and I can't wait to build a community to help support o...
Dec 06, 2023•52 sec
