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The Joy in GymmingA Presenter's Path: How to Become a Speaker!While every journey to becoming a leader and lecturer is different, here is a quick step-by-step list of how you might become a professionl "speaker"! This could be inside your organization, within your community, at a paid presentational level, or even at USAG congress! Listen and see if this is for you! Want to bring Coach Tony to speak at your gym? Check out www.ninjamonkeygym.com/coach-tony-experience Our episode sponsor Tumbl Trak is known for innovation! Iconic products like the Pit Pillow, Laser Beam and Mountain Bar System were all innovated by industry folks w...2025-03-0451 minThe Joy in GymmingTeen Leader-in-Training Programs: a Game-Changer for Coach Recruitment!Looking for an answer to your coach recruitment woes?! Ali makes the case for how a pre-employement Leaders-in-Training program for teens could be an absolute game changer! It's a WIN-WIN -- the teens develop valuable leadership skills and you build a steady pool of (pre-trained!) applicants for your next round of hiring! ready to hire. Lean more about Ali's LIT program at: https://courses.recgympros.com/lit and pop your email on the list if you'd like to hear about upcoming LIT Train the Trainer events. Our episode sponsor Tumbl Trak is known for innovation...2025-02-2541 minThe Joy in GymmingVendorsBringing outside services into your gym can be a great way to add value to your customers, but also opens up a potential new pool of clients through collaborative marketing! The team discusses their favorite fun vendor ideas! 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.gymnastics2025-02-1831 minThe Joy in GymmingStaff RomancesLove is in the air for this Valentine's day episode! This week the crew is sharing their perspective on navigating things as the boss when Cupid's arrow takes aim on members of our staff teams! 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.gymnastics2025-02-1129 minThe Joy in GymmingHow Do You "Summer"?Olaf sings about the joys of summer...but Sarah's feeling kinda scared. In this episode, the team chats about summertime at the gym... but how do YOU summer?! 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.gymnastics2025-02-0444 minThe Joy in GymmingGrab & Go: Body Language HacksThis is a Grab and Go Episode! Our trio is giving you bite sized actionable tips to bring some joy to your gymming. In this episode, we’re talking body language hacks! 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.gymnastics2025-01-2821 minThe Joy in GymmingScope CreepFrom staff book clubs, to watching lesson plan videos before coaches come in to teach: what happens when the 'scope' of your employee agreements begins to creep up? The pod squad unpacks 'scope creep' and what we can do about it! 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.gymnastics2025-01-2141 minThe Joy in GymmingFinding Inspiration for 2025Coach Tony asks Ali and Sarah where they got inspiration last year to find new ways to look ahead to goals for 2025. 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.gymnastics2025-01-1431 minThe Joy in Gymming"What Do You Look For in a Coach?" Elevator PitchSarah stumbled through answering a potential employee's question, "I have experience with kids, but what do you look for in a coach?" In this ep, SFC & Ali create their elevator pitches for their top three coach requirements. Share yours on @thejoyingymming IG! 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.gymnastics2025-01-0727 minThe Joy in GymmingRun Your Own In-House Congress for CoachesHere's a staff training idea for you to try! This week Ali shares about the annual "Coaches Summit" she loved to run as a Rec Director. Sarah and Tony ask all the questions on how to run a mini-congress like this in your own gym and share their perspectives too! 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: @ha...2024-12-3138 minThe Joy in GymmingThe Value of CalendaringEverything takes an hour! Oh, wait, NO IT DOESN'T! The coaches all talk about how calendaring can help break down any task for leaders, new managers, and even camp directors to make sure it all gets done. 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.gymnastics2024-12-1741 minThe Joy in GymmingAM + PMShould we be doing different stuff with AM and PM classes? Sarah & Ali chat about what accomodations you could make in afternoon or evening preschool classes...or whether we should be making them at all! 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.gymnastics2024-12-1030 minThe Joy in GymmingOoze Your Values with Google ReviewsLove 'em or hate 'em -- your gym's google reviews say a lot about your gym! Ali & Sarah talk about it on this week's episode -- why they matter, how to ask familes to leave good reviews and some ideas for responding to the not-so-good ones too. 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.gymnastics2024-12-0329 minThe Joy in GymmingHolding the LineWhere do we hold tight to policies and where do we blur the line, espcially with a growing program? Sarah brings this questions to the pod squad to unpack! 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.gymnastics2024-11-2640 minThe Joy in GymmingGrab & Go: How Not To Be a Stinky Gym!Inspired by Ali's recent run-in with a stinky porcuipine (yes, that's a thing!) -- this Grab & Go episode is full of tips to help ensure your gym smells good -- and not like smelly feet, chalk and sweat! 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.gymnastics2024-11-1918 minThe Joy in GymmingThe Fine Line of OverstaffingHaving someone trained and in the wings is every business owner's DREAM... but where does reality sink in? It's hard to find great people who are happy in the wings, and how do you afford to keep someone at the ready? The JiG teams explores ways to strike that balance in your business. 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...2024-11-1237 minThe Joy in GymmingWeeOnes ClassesSarah unpacks the surprising response from classes for one year olds at Happy Gym. From how long to what to do, it's all discussed in this episode where the gang is back together! 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.gymnastics2024-11-0530 minThe Joy in GymmingQuick Attention Grabbers!"Clap one time if you can hear me..." 👏 Whether you're working with kids or adults, when you're in a big group there is an art to getting everyone's eyes & ears on you. In this episode, we brainstorm a few of our favourite attention-grabbers. Feel free to try them out and share some of your own go-to attention grabbing techniques too! Where to find us: @thejoyingymming Ali Stoffels: www.recgympros.com IG: @recgympros Tony Clarno: www.ninjamonkeygym.com IG & YT: @ninjamonkeygym 2024-10-2917 minThe Joy in GymmingHoliday CampsHoliday camps are great! Thanksgiving, winter, spring... but they aren't the same as summer camps, that's for sure. Hear Ali and Tony discuss some really unique ways to get the most out of these "non-summer" camps by using them as a testing ground for your programming, pricing and camp structure. 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: @ha...2024-10-2237 minThe Joy in GymmingThe Value of External TrainingGrowing your learning world means getting outside your space! Find fun ways to visit other gyms (Ali created a "road map" of sorts) or jump into virtual training with trusted leaders. Tumbl Trak hosts oodles of free events for external training so don't forget to check out TumblTrak.com/events to see when Ali and Tony are hosting their Tumbl Trak events! Where to find us: @thejoyingymming Ali Stoffels: www.recgympros.com IG: @recgympros Tony Clarno: www.ninjamonkeygym.com IG & YT: @ninja...2024-10-1536 minThe Joy in GymmingSteal These PhrasesAli & Tony share a few of their fav phrases that help them effectively lead a group (kids or staff)! Hear the trick Ali uses to recover when she inevitably forgets an important instruction and the catchy phrase Tony uses to teach a safety vault with his ninjas. We'd love to hear your phrases/tricks too -- pop over to our IG and share 'em with us! @thejoyingymming Where to find us: @thejoyingymming Ali Stoffels: www.recgympros.com IG: @recgympros Tony Clarno: www.ninjamonkeygym.com2024-10-0822 minThe Joy in GymmingGrab & Go: Halloween TipsMUAHAHAHAAA! Welcome to the HALLOWEEN Grab and Go! The gang shares their fave halloween tips to use on the spooookiest holiday at the 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.gymnastics2024-10-0116 minThe Joy in GymmingThe Super Value of SupervisorsWhat's a floor supervisor and what do they do? We're exploring how this unique role can have a super postive impact in SO MANY WAYS. Tune in to hear a deep dive into how this position can make a big difference in your gym. Rec Director 101 kicks off in October! Learn more about the "Intro to Rec Directing" online course with Rec Gym Pros here: https://course.recgympros.com/rd101 Where to find us: @thejoyingymming Ali Stoffels: www.recgympros.com IG: @recgympros To...2024-09-2441 minThe Joy in GymmingMoney!Sarah starts this episode with a BIG JOY! Then, our pod squad digs into tuition rates, "to registration fee or not to registration fee" and whether we should discount a certain preschool class. We get into all things cha-chiiing, MONEY! Rec Director 101 kicks off in October! Learn more about the "Intro to Rec Directing" online course with Rec Gym Pros here: https://course.recgympros.com/rd101 Where to find us: @thejoyingymming Ali Stoffels: www.recgympros.com IG: @recgympros Tony Clarno: www.ninja...2024-09-1738 minThe Joy in GymmingHiring Teens: Part 2Part two of The Joy of Hiring Teens: Time for some tangible takeaways. Listen up to learn some fun things you can start doing NOW to make hiring teens more fun and more successful! Rec Director 101 starts Oct 6th! Learn more about the "Intro to Rec Directing" online course with Rec Gym Pros here: https://course.recgympros.com/rd101 Where to find us: @thejoyingymming Ali Stoffels: www.recgympros.com IG: @recgympros Tony Clarno: www.ninjamonkeygym.com IG & YT: @ninjamonkeygym ...2024-09-1047 minThe Joy in GymmingHiring Teens: Part 1The Joy of Hiring Teenagers! That's right! It can be totally joyful... this one was an absolute doozey, so we had to make it a TWO PARTER. In part one we discuss why hiring teens is good for business! Check back in for part two! 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.gymnastics2024-09-0330 minThe Joy in GymmingGrab & Go: Back Pocket Tools for CoachesGrab & Go, Part 2! Tools for Coaches! Last week we hear about pocket sized tips for mangers... now the JiG team give coaches a few ideas for making their experience 1% better with easy to implement cue cards, yellow lights and coach practice sessions. Share your own favorite tips with a fun comment @thejoyingymming Instagram! Curious about the "Got 10 Minutes to Kill?" resource Ali mentions in this episode? Check out Volume 1 and Volume 2! Where to find us: @thejoyingymming Ali Stoffels: www.recgympros.com IG: @recgympros 2024-08-2720 minThe Joy in GymmingGrab & Go: Back Pocket Tools for Managers This is a Grab and Go Episode! Our trio is giving you bite sized actionable tips to bring some joy to your gymming. In this episode, we’re talking tools for managers & directors can pull out of their back pocket to support their coaches, program and themselves! 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 2024-08-2024 minThe Joy in GymmingWeak Whistles Coach confidence should be nurtured...but how? And how long do we try and support our weak whistles before kindly saying goodbye? Also- what the heck is a weak whistle?! Find out in this episode of JiG! 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.gymnastics2024-08-1337 minThe Joy in GymmingStrict Coaches2024-08-0643 minThe Joy in GymmingThe Role of Play in Learning Gymnastics In this episode, the squad explore the vital role that play-based learning has in the gym. Play isn't just fun; it's a powerful tool for teaching young children...but what does it look like when balanced with the direct instruction of a gymnastics class? 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.gymnastics2024-07-3029 minThe Joy in GymmingDaytime Programs! You're rocking evening and weekend classes, but what about those awkward daytime hours during the week while kids are in school? Jump in on our trio's brainstorm sesh of ideas - from more common options to more outside-the-box ones! We wanna know what you do during the daytime, too! Drop a comment over at @thejoyingymming on Instagram to share! Where to find us: @thejoyingymming Ali Stoffels: www.recgympros.com IG: @recgympros Tony Clarno: www.ninjamonkeygym.com IG & YT: @ninjamonkeygym ...2024-07-2330 minThe Joy in GymmingGrab & Go: Opening & Closing Tasks 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 Opening & Closing Tasks! 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.gymnastics2024-07-1628 minThe Joy in GymmingOpen Gym To open gym or to not open gym, that is the question! The squad unpacks all things o-p-e-n g-y-m. 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.gymnastics2024-07-0941 minThe Joy in GymmingICYMI: Camps as the BEST Staff Training!2024-07-0251 minThe Joy in GymmingThe Program Inbetween What do you do with those kids who are good enough for team, but just don't want to compete or can't commit to the rigorous training schedule? Or the rec kids who love gymnastics so much they want more than one day a week in the gym? You need an "inbetween program"- some more than rec, but not quite team! Ali shares her experience working with a program like this - and how to get the best of both worlds. Where to find us: @thejoyingymming Ali Stoffels: www.rec...2024-06-2541 minThe Joy in GymmingRewarding Staff Work is hard, but it should be FUN! What are the JiG team's favorite ideas for rewarding coaches in awesome ways that bring joy to the workplace? What's your favorite way to inspire coaches to be AMAZING? 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.gymnastics2024-06-1839 minThe Joy in GymmingProps! Props! Props! Sharks! Beanbags! Dinosaurs wearing top hats! This week, we explore the world of preschool learning manipulatives AKA PROPS. Sarah dives into the finanacial value of these often misunderstood learning tools, and the squad shares their opinions on whether props are their jam or not. 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.gymnastics2024-06-1140 minThe Joy in GymmingWhat Should I Name My Rec Levels?2024-06-0440 minThe Joy in GymmingUsing ChatGPT for the Gym!2024-05-2843 minThe Joy in GymmingFirst Impressions with ParentsFor our final installment of First Impressions, the Joy in Gymming crew focuses on what coaches and managers can do to take hospitality to the next level! This is a GREAT ONE for gyms trying to make that awesome client connection and go above and beyond with customer service. Shout out to Tumbl Trak: Watch out for their events this year online or at USAG Congresses! Learn more at tumbltrak.com or reach out to them on their socials @tumbltrak Where to find us: @thejoyingymming Ali Stoffels: www...2024-05-2138 minThe Joy in GymmingConfessions of a New Gym Owner2024-05-1444 minThe Joy in GymmingHelp, I Need a Sub! We're talking all about coach coverage, call outs and subs this week's episode -- everyone's fav thing, right?! But seriously, there isn't *one* perfect magic system or set of procedures that will work for every gym (or every manager for that matter). Our trio shares their own experiences with this stuff and ponder some interesting questions and ideas that could help you find a system that works for you. Where to find us: @thejoyingymming Ali Stoffels: www.recgympros.com IG: @recgympros Tony Clarno: www.n...2024-05-0748 minThe Joy in Gymming15K! CONTEST ALERT! 15K Downloads and 1 Year Anniversary Episode. Win Custom-matic Gymnastics Carpet Mats from NORBERTS.COM! Enter on Instagram, comment with something you love about the Joy In Gymming podacst, and tag a friend! You have until May 7th! TWO (2) winners will be chosen! 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.gymnastics2024-04-3029 minThe Joy in GymmingTools for the Job What are the tools YOU need for YOUR job? Usually, these are the easily-overlooked things that make leading or teaching go smoothly. But, how do you know what your team needs? Learn what Ali and Sarah list as tools for their job! 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.gymnastics2024-04-2332 minThe Joy in GymmingThe Olympic Boom (Are You Ready?!) What is the Olympic Boom and how can we take advantage of the extra attention our sport gets around the Games? The JiG crew brainstorms ways to incorporate the Olympic spirit into our strategic marketing, program planning and staff appreciation efforts! 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.gymnastics2024-04-1630 minThe Joy in GymmingFirst Impressions with New Coaches2024-04-0947 minThe Joy in GymmingReady to Receive It's ladies night! Sarah and Ali chat about the pitfall of staying closed off in business and the magic of staying open to receive what's next! 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.gymnastics2024-04-0220 minThe Joy in GymmingYou Gotta Keep it Interesting! Let's talk tactics for keeping kids engaged during your classes. Ali & Tony talk about how to be the most interesting thing in the room and few of their other top strategies in this week's episode. Shout out to Norberts (@norbertsathletic) for sponsoring this episode! Listeners can get 10% off their purchase at www.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: @ninja...2024-03-2637 minThe Joy in GymmingFirst Impressions with Kids Look... your gym is like Disneyland to these kids! What are some of the ways you can make kids feel awesome in the first five minutes, and walk out from their first day excited to come back? 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: @ninjamo...2024-03-1937 minThe Joy in GymmingICYMI: Why Can't Coaches Grow on Trees? We've pulled this episode out of the vault for you this week while we take a "Spring Break" from recording to find some joy outside the gym. We'll be back next Tuesday with a fresh episode! Are you on the struggle bus when it comes to finding more coaches? You’re not alone. Ah yes, the age old question: where do we find more coaches?! In this episode we talk about how times have changed from when the three of us first started out, some tips for recruiting new staff, and – most importantly – if coaches could gr...2024-03-1249 minThe Joy in GymmingAll the Parent-Tot Tea 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...2024-03-0538 minThe Joy in GymmingBenchmark Moments & Gateway Skills: Part 2 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.gymnastics2024-02-2731 minThe Joy in GymmingBenchmark Moments & Gateway Skills: Part 12024-02-2044 minThe Joy in GymmingThe Value of Asking Questions2024-02-1344 minThe Joy in GymmingGrab and Go: Valentine Ideas 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.gymnastics2024-02-0615 minThe Joy in GymmingLet's Talk About Make Up ClassesTo 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.gymnastics2024-01-3037 minThe Joy in GymmingLessons We've Learned the Hard Way2024-01-2330 minThe Joy in GymmingSarah Helps Tony Plot a Path for Preschool Growth 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.gymnastics2024-01-1648 minThe Joy in GymmingThe Rules of Preschool Themes2024-01-0928 minThe Joy in GymmingThe Coach to Supervisor Transition 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.n...2024-01-0256 minThe Joy in GymmingHappy Holidays 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.gymnastics2023-12-2613 minThe Joy in GymmingWord of the Year2023-12-1922 minThe Joy in GymmingRole of Reflection 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...2023-12-1242 minThe Joy in GymmingWorkplace Verbal Filters 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! 2023-12-0552 minThe Joy in GymmingGrab & Go: Extra Holiday Joy 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.gymnastics2023-11-2818 minThe Joy in GymmingTo Demonstrate or Not to Demonstrate? 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.gymnastics2023-11-2151 minThe Joy in GymmingExperimenting vs Spinning Your WheelsShould 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.gymnastics2023-11-1431 minThe Joy in GymmingPreventing Burnout2023-11-0756 minThe Joy in GymmingGrab & Go: Canary in the Coal Mine 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.gymnastics2023-10-3122 minThe Joy in GymmingTime Vampires 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.gymnastics2023-10-2434 minThe Joy in GymmingWhy Social Media is Good for Coaches Tune in this week as Tony and Ali break down how social media has evolved into one of the most helpful tools for rec coaches to hone their craft. It's never been easier to share ideas, connect with likeminded people and learn from eachother -- and we think this is awesome! Plus, have you ever considered leveraging the social media to help train your coaches? We've got a couple ideas you'll wanna try! Where to find us: @thejoyingymming Ali Stoffels: www.recgympros.com IG: @recgympros ...2023-10-1036 minThe Joy in GymmingConsequences of Casual CoachingSometimes, coaches can get TOO into the fun of class and are all too happy to lean hard on the prescribed structure. What do you do when they start avoiding behavior and skill corrections with their students? Can a good teacher be kind of casual? 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.gymnastics2023-10-0342 minThe Joy in GymmingTeens These Days!Teenagers get a bad rap and Ali thinks it is totally unfair! Tune in to hear us challenge the status quo that blames all the problems on "teens these days" and what the alternative might look like! Plus - we've got a special trivia game this week to win a JiG T-shirt! Remember to follow us on instagram (@thejoyingymming) and then comment with your answer to win! Where to find us: @thejoyingymming Ali Stoffels: www.recgympros.com IG: @recgympros Tony Clarno: www.n...2023-09-2645 minThe Joy in GymmingGrab & Go: Our First JiG Listener Question- How Do You Make New Learning Stick?! In this shortie episode, the pod squad takes their first ever listener question: How do you make learning stick? Sarah, Ali and Tony all share their top tips for taking action on new learning. Wanna learn more about Rec Director 101? Check it out at https://courses.recgympros.com/rd101 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...2023-09-1922 minThe Joy in GymmingWhat's a Manager?2023-09-121h 09The Joy in GymmingSupporting Preschoolers’ Body AutonomyIn this episode, Sarah walks us through what supporting body autonomy in preschool looks and sounds like. The crew discuss if we should ask for consent to spot even if they're little (spoiler: YES!) and Sarah shares a script to use in the gym that makes this really easy and hugely impactful for preschoolers. Where to find us: @thejoyingymming Ali Stoffels: www.recgympros.com IG: @recgympros Tony Clarno: www.ninjamonkeygym.com IG & YT: @ninjamonkeygym Sarah Fennell-Cooper: www.happygymn...2023-09-0540 minThe Joy in GymmingAre You Approachable?Do your coaches feel safe telling you when they are hurt or sad? Tony, Ali & Sarah debate best practices for being approachable in this week's episode. 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.gymnastics2023-08-2942 minThe Joy in GymmingGrab & Go: Top Tips for FallThis 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 Top Tips for Fall! 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.gymnastics2023-08-2215 minThe Joy in GymmingSneaky PreschoolPreschool is…sneaky?! In this episode, learn the super stealthy ways preschool can play tricks on you and how to fix them. 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.gymnastics2023-08-1541 minThe Joy in GymmingLobby HacksWhere 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.gymnastics2023-08-0851 minThe Joy in GymmingStaff Evaluation Missteps & Best PracticesThis week Ali leads a deep dive into Staff Evaluations – a potentially impactful tool in your managerial arsenal, but only if you take the time to be intentional about them. Hear about some of the common missteps to avoid and best practices to consider for your next round of coach check ins! FREEBIE ALERT: Wanna see what Ali’s Coach Check In forms look like? You’re in luck! Download her form HERE for free, and be sure to let her know what you think! Where to find us: @thejoyingymming 2023-08-0154 minThe Joy in GymmingHow to Make a Good Curriculum GREAT!This week, our trio discusses how GREAT curriculums allow for coaches to make peer fit the driving force in level mobility while keeping safety and technique a priority! 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.gymnastics2023-07-2550 minThe Joy in GymmingOutside the Box Ideas for Recruiting CoachesIn this episode, Sarah breaks down what she learned from a magical youth sports conference she went to, and how other sports are attracting and retaining coaches. 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.gymnastics2023-07-1833 minThe Joy in GymmingGrab & Go: Paralysis By Analysis, Staff Led Meetings & Warm UpsThis is a Grab and Go! Sarah, Ali and Tony give you bite sized actionable tips to bring some joy to your gymming. On this episode, we’re talking Paralysis By Analysis, Staff Led Meetings & Warm Ups. 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 2023-07-1116 minThe Joy in GymmingICYMI - Saying YES to Kids in Class!We've pulled our very first episode out of the vault for you this week while we take a short break from recording to find some joy outside the gym! We'll be back next Tuesday with a fresh episode! It’s not always easy to say yes to kids… but when we do, we often find some fun! "Yes" is one of the happiest words around. In today’s episode we’ll explore how to use the power of yes with kids and even talk a little about saying to coaches, too! Ali, Tony and Sarah swap...2023-07-0439 minThe Joy in GymmingCamps as the BEST Staff Training!We’re back with another episode about Summer Camps! This time, your hosting trio are talking about why (and how) camps can be the best training ground for your coaching staff to improve their skills & confidence in the 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.gymnastics2023-06-2751 minThe Joy in GymmingPreschool Warm UpsIn this episode, Sarah walks us through the hidden impact of preschool warm up time! What’s warm up really for? How can we set coaches up to spend warm up time intentionally? Plus, there’s preschool trap movement songs now! Check out the Happy Gym Preschool Warm Up Song Playlist (complete with a new warm up banger, trap preschool songs, here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4KMJsnya0pqO087wSGG0GL?si=1980ce5ba68a4054 Where to find us: @thejoyingymming Ali Stoffels: www.recgympros.com IG: @rec...2023-06-2034 minThe Joy in GymmingGrab & Go: Face to Face Meeting, Having Fun & Digital ClocksThis is a Grab and Go! Sarah, Ali and Tony give you bite sized actionable tips to bring some joy to your gymming. On this episode, we’re talking Face to Face Meeting, Having Fun & Digital Clocks. 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 2023-06-1313 minThe Joy in GymmingThe Slow VacuumLet’s clean up! AND use it to build great habits for coaches and managers! In this episode, Coach Tony describes how teaching new employees to vacuum slowly actually sparked the idea that we, as managers, should assume nothing and teach EVERYTHING! Even vacuuming! Ali & Sarah share their versions of “the slow vacuum” and training must-haves. Where to find us: @thejoyingymming Ali Stoffels: www.recgympros.com IG: @recgympros Tony Clarno: www.ninjamonkeygym.com IG & YT: @ninjamonkeygym Sarah Fennell-Cooper: ...2023-06-0644 minThe Joy in GymmingWhy Can't Coaches Grow on Trees?Are you on the struggle bus when it comes to finding more coaches? You’re not alone. Ah yes, the age old question: where do we find more coaches?! In this episode we talk about how times have changed from when the three of us first started out, some tips for recruiting new staff, and – most importantly – if coaches could grow on trees, what would that tree look like?! Where to find us: IG: @thejoyingymming Ali Stoffels: www.recgympros.com IG: @recgympros Tony Clarn...2023-05-3049 minThe Joy in GymmingGrab & Go: Conference Season!This is a Grab and Go! Sarah, Ali and Tony give you bite sized actionable tips to bring some joy to your gymming. On this episode, we’re talking Conference Season! 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 2023-05-2319 minThe Joy in GymmingNinjaIn this week’s episode we’ll start by learning something very simple: what Coach Tony thinks “Ninja” classes are and are not. Then, the dynamic trio will discuss the values this flaming hot programming add on has for gymnastics facilities everywhere. Spoiler alert: the true value of offering ninja classes is NOT in getting boys into the gym… it’s something deeper that may actually change the way you think of EVERY class you offer! Where to find us: @thejoyingymming Ali Stoffels: www.recgympros.com IG: @recgympros...2023-05-1653 minThe Joy in GymmingGrab and Go: Wow Books, The Rush and Watch CartoonsThis is a Grab and Go! Sarah, Ali and Tony give you bite sized actionable tips to bring some joy to your gymming. On this episode, we’re talking Wow Books, The Rush, and Watch Cartoons! 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 2023-05-0915 minThe Joy in GymmingExcuse Me, May I Borrow a Cup of Swagger?In this episode, Sarah spills the tea on how to build your pack of people that build you up and fill your swagger cup. We learn how the Joy In Gymming crew met, and how ‘Little Shredders’ is not Ninja Turtle related (but in fact, an ‘outside the box’ inspiration for Sarah). Where to find us: IG: @thejoyingymming Ali Stoffels: www.recgympros.com IG: @recgympros Tony Clarno: www.ninjamonkeygym.com IG & YT: @ninjamonkeygym Sarah Fennell-Cooper: www.happygymnasti...2023-05-0230 minThe Joy in GymmingGetting CampyIt’s time to get campy on the podcast this week! We explore the idea that in order to spice up your summer camps, the first step is to understand how camp is different from classes - and then leverage the heck out of that in creative ways to make camp extra magical! We all share a few fun ideas to leverage the gift of “more time” that comes with camp - like paper airplane crafts, preschool readiness, and Ali’s favorite game of Human Clue! You can get the instructions for how to play Hu...2023-04-2552 minThe Joy in GymmingPreschool CommunitiesThis week, Sarah teaches us about preschool communities. We learn how important nurturing your preschool parents community is to your program’s growth, and the super simple way to start doing this! Then, we drop into the gym, and learn how class communities (or “crew”) can be used as a tool to build trust, belonging and make your program sticky. We leave with one very simple next step: say hi. :) Where to find us: Ali Stoffels: www.recgympros.com IG: @recgympros Tony Clarno: www.ninjamon...2023-04-1836 minThe Joy in GymmingConfident CoachesOn this week’s episode, we are talking about confident coaching and what that might look like out in the gym (spoiler alert: it’s not always over the top enthusiasm)! Then, we take a step back to consider the ways that we, as managers, can help build up the confidence of our coaches (and confess a couple of our own pitfalls that had the opposite effect). Where to find us: Ali Stoffels: www.recgympros.com IG: @recgympros Tony Clarno: www.ninjamonkeygym.com IG & YT...2023-04-1136 minThe Joy in GymmingSaying YES to Kids in Class!It’s not always easy to say yes to kids… but when we do, we often find some fun! "Yes" is one of the happiest words around. In today’s episode we’ll explore how to use the power of yes with kids and even talk a little about saying to coaches, too! Ali, Tony and Sarah swap “yes” stories and the impact they have made in their own gymming experiences. Where to find us: Ali Stoffels: www.recgympros.com IG: @recgym pros Tony Clarno: www.ninjamonkeygym.com IG...2023-04-0438 minThe Joy in GymmingThe Joy in Gymming - TrailerThree expert gymnastics program creators come together to discuss finding (and celebrating) the Joy in Gymming! Each week, Ali Stoffels, founder of Rec Gym Pros, Tony Clarno, owner of Ninja Monkey Gym & Sarah Fennell-Cooper, founder of Happy Gymnastics, cover a topic anywhere from coach management, to innovation in recreation-based programs, to solving common issues in the industry - and everything in between.2023-03-1601 min