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Oh, baby! Parent tot classes can be really fun and really challenging. In this episode, the squad unpacks this unique class, and gives tons of tips! 

Curious about Rec Director 101? Learn more here: https://course.recgympros.com/rd101

Thanks to Norberts (@norbertsathletic) for sponsoring this episode! Listeners can get 10% off their purchase at norberts.com with the special promo code: JIG2024

Where to find us:

@thejoyingymming

Ali Stoffels: www.recgympros.com

IG: @recgympros

Tony Clarno: www.ninjamonkeygym.com

IG & YT: @ninjamonkeygym

Sarah Fennell-Cooper: www.happygymnastics.com

IG: @happy.gymnastics

More great move up chats! Today is the conclusion with Part 2 of this wild convo, where Coach Tony offers up his fun focused approach to "team placements" instead of "try outs".

Where to find us:

@thejoyingymming

Ali Stoffels: www.recgympros.com

IG: @recgympros

Tony Clarno: www.ninjamonkeygym.com

IG & YT: @ninjamonkeygym

Sarah Fennell-Cooper: www.happygymnastics.com

IG: @happy.gymnastics

Move ups with kids can be TRICKY! In part one of our first two-parter, the JiG crew talk about preschool and rec mobility, and the role maturity plays in leveling up!

To sign up for Happy Gym's Transform Your Training week: https://happygymnastics.ck.page/products/coachingtrainingweek-feb-2024

Where to find us:

@thejoyingymming

Ali Stoffels: www.recgympros.com

IG: @recgympros

Tony Clarno: www.ninjamonkeygym.com

IG & YT: @ninjamonkeygym

Sarah Fennell-Cooper: www.happygymnastics.com

Are you stuck in a rut or circling a problem over and over? We're exploring the impacts of asking questions and getting curious on today's episode - and how it's especially powerful when paired with action.

Thanks to Norberts (@norbertsathletic) for sponsoring this episode! Listeners can get 10% off their purchase at norberts.com with the special promo code: JIG2024

To sign up for Happy Gym's Transform Your Trianing week, click here: https://happygymnastics.ck.page/products/coachingtrainingweek-feb-2024

Where to find us:

@thejoyingymming

Ali Stoffels: www.recgympros.com

IG: @recgympros

Tony Clarno: www.ninjamonkeygym.com

IG & YT: @ninjamonkeygym

Sarah Fennell-Cooper: www.happygymnastics.com

IG: @happy.gymnastics

This is a Grab and Go Episode! Sarah, Ali and Tony are giving you bite sized actionable tips to bring some joy to your gymming. In this episode, we’re talking Valentine Ideas! Tune in for all the fun!

Where to find us:

@thejoyingymming

Ali Stoffels: www.recgympros.com

IG: @recgympros

Tony Clarno: www.ninjamonkeygym.com

IG & YT: @ninjamonkeygym

Sarah Fennell-Cooper: www.happygymnastics.com

IG: @happy.gymnastics

To offer make ups or not to offer make ups, that is Sarah's question! The gang shares their opinions on make up classes....but what do YOU do?

Where to find us:

@thejoyingymming

Ali Stoffels: www.recgympros.com

IG: @recgympros

Tony Clarno: www.ninjamonkeygym.com

IG & YT: @ninjamonkeygym

Sarah Fennell-Cooper: www.happygymnastics.com

IG: @happy.gymnastics

Sometimes the best learning happens when things don't go as planned! From harsh parent feedback, to unruly birhday parties, and realizations about hiring the "right" person... our trio swap stories and (most importantly) the lessons that they've learned the "the hard way"!

We'd love to hear your lessons-learned too. Email them our way (thejoyingymming@gmail.com) and we may share it on the show!

PS - Let us know if you enjoy this episode and if should we make it a series!

Where to find us:

@thejoyingymming

Ali Stoffels: www.recgympros.com

IG: @recgympros

Tony Clarno: www.ninjamonkeygym.com

IG & YT: @ninjamonkeygym

Sarah Fennell-Cooper: www.happygymnastics.com

IG: @happy.gymnastics

Tony started his gym with a bunch of 8 year old ninja boys. Time for some preschoolers! So Tony asks Sarah her favorite preschool program grow ideas to get some mini ninjas into Ninja Squad Gym!

Where to find us:

@thejoyingymming

Ali Stoffels: www.recgympros.com

IG: @recgympros

Tony Clarno: www.ninjamonkeygym.com

IG & YT: @ninjamonkeygym

Sarah Fennell-Cooper: www.happygymnastics.com

IG: @happy.gymnastics

It's ladies night on the pod! Sarah and Ali discuss all things preschool themes. How often should you change your theme? What's the benefit to teaching with that kind of magic? Learn it all on this episode.
Love themes, but don't have time to put them together?

Check out Happy Gym's Lesson plan shop, here: https://www.happygymnastics.com/lesson-plans
You can find Ali's superhero theme week blog here: https://recgympros.com/superheroes-theme-week/

Where to find us:

@thejoyingymming

Ali Stoffels: www.recgympros.com

IG: @recgympros

Tony Clarno: www.ninjamonkeygym.com

IG & YT: @ninjamonkeygym

Sarah Fennell-Cooper: www.happygymnastics.com

IG: @happy.gymnastics

Making the leap from coach to supervisor is a tricky one. Before, you were on the same level as your coaching peers -- but now you're a supervisor and things are different. On this week's episode we dig into a few challenges of this situation, share our own experiences and offer a few helpful strategies to help you (or someone you know) navigate the transition from coach to supervisor!

Where to find us:

@thejoyingymming

Ali Stoffels: www.recgympros.com

IG: @recgympros

Tony Clarno: www.ninjamonkeygym.com

IG & YT: @ninjamonkeygym

Sarah Fennell-Cooper: www.happygymnastics.com

IG: @happy.gymnastics

It's been wonderful year, and we are so grateful for our beautiful JiG family. Here's a happy little "holiday card" full of laughs and joy from us to you. :)

Where to find us:

@thejoyingymming

Ali Stoffels: www.recgympros.com

IG: @recgympros

Tony Clarno: www.ninjamonkeygym.com

IG & YT: @ninjamonkeygym

Sarah Fennell-Cooper: www.happygymnastics.com

IG: @happy.gymnastics

What's YOUR word of the year? As a compliment to the reflection episode, Sarah shares how she begins to goal set with one word to anchor the year. Share yours on our IG page: @thejoyingymming

Where to find us:

@thejoyingymming

Ali Stoffels: www.recgympros.com

IG: @recgympros

Tony Clarno: www.ninjamonkeygym.com

IG & YT: @ninjamonkeygym

Sarah Fennell-Cooper: www.happygymnastics.com

IG: @happy.gymnastics

Why does reflection matter for coaches, managers & owners? What role does it play and how can we facilitate it in our gyms with athletes, coaches and leadership? Then, we each share a key takeaway from 2023 (and why we picked it) -- ie. a cool idea, a lesson learned, a fav moment.

Where to find us:

@thejoyingymming

Ali Stoffels: www.recgympros.com

IG: @recgympros

Tony Clarno: www.ninjamonkeygym.com

IG & YT: @ninjamonkeygym

Sarah Fennell-Cooper: www.happygymnastics.com

IG: @happy.gymnastics

Let's be real... sometimes words are hard, and choosing the most "on brand" language isn't easy. So how do you help new (or not so new) employees choose the best words to use at work? The JiG crew talks about "workplace filters" and ways to get your staff onboard with being on brand.

As mentioned on the episode, Ali's joy this week was discovering Flown - an online co-working platform to help folks be more productive. 

Here is her referral link:  https://courses.recgympros.com/flown if you'd like to check it out!

Where to find us:

@thejoyingymming

Ali Stoffels: www.recgympros.com

IG: @recgympros

Tony Clarno: www.ninjamonkeygym.com

IG & YT: @ninjamonkeygym

Sarah Fennell-Cooper: www.happygymnastics.com

IG: @happy.gymnastics

You gotta love the excitement that builds up around the winter holiday season! In this Grab & Go episode, our trio shares three ways to boost spirits and bring in a little extra joy for your students, families and staff this time of year.

Where to find us:

@thejoyingymming

Ali Stoffels: www.recgympros.com

IG: @recgympros

Tony Clarno: www.ninjamonkeygym.com

IG & YT: @ninjamonkeygym

Sarah Fennell-Cooper: www.happygymnastics.com

IG: @happy.gymnastics

Coaches demonstrate the skills they teach all the time! But should they? Coach safety concerns? What if what they show is not necessarily proper technique? Is it best to train them how to demonstrate the technique, or find other ways to coach without the demonstration?

Where to find us:

@thejoyingymming

Ali Stoffels: www.recgympros.com

IG: @recgympros

Tony Clarno: www.ninjamonkeygym.com

IG & YT: @ninjamonkeygym

Sarah Fennell-Cooper: www.happygymnastics.com

IG: @happy.gymnastics

Should we always be experimenting in our businesses? In this 'ladies night' episde, Ali and Sarah break down their own business experiments, and how to tell the difference between trying something new and just spinning your wheels.

Where to find us:

@thejoyingymming

Ali Stoffels: www.recgympros.com

IG: @recgympros

Tony Clarno: www.ninjamonkeygym.com

IG & YT: @ninjamonkeygym

Sarah Fennell-Cooper: www.happygymnastics.com

IG: @happy.gymnastics

Burnout is so hard and we're talking about it on the podcast this week. Find out how burnout shows up differently for each of us and rears its ugly head! Plus, listen for a few solutions to manage (and even prevent) burnout from getting the best of us.

What are your best tips for preventing (or navigating through) burnout? Pop your best tips in the comments on our Instagram!

Where to find us:

@thejoyingymming

Ali Stoffels: www.recgympros.com

IG: @recgympros

Tony Clarno: www.ninjamonkeygym.com

IG & YT: @ninjamonkeygym

Sarah Fennell-Cooper: www.happygymnastics.com

IG: @happy.gymnastics

A canary in the coal mine is a sign that something is amiss. On this shortie episode, the pod squad share their canaries in the coal mine within rec, preschool and ninja programs.

Where to find us:

@thejoyingymming

Ali Stoffels: www.recgympros.com

IG: @recgympros

Tony Clarno: www.ninjamonkeygym.com

IG & YT: @ninjamonkeygym

Sarah Fennell-Cooper: www.happygymnastics.com

IG: @happy.gymnastics

We all have them... things that suck our time, productivity... even JOY! The best thing to do is to first label them, learn about them, then build systems to keep those vampires at bay!

Where to find us:

@thejoyingymming

Ali Stoffels: www.recgympros.com

IG: @recgympros

Tony Clarno: www.ninjamonkeygym.com

IG & YT: @ninjamonkeygym

Sarah Fennell-Cooper: www.happygymnastics.com

IG: @happy.gymnastics