So… my four-point plan from last time worked a treat. Two one-hour sessions with the same groups of cheerleaders as last week, and today they actually wanted  to work. The scores on the board at the start were solid, and I had an actual plan — not a wishy-washy plan — a fixed, written-down plan. My first group are always great listeners. They’re working toward front handsprings and roundoffs, and once those are nailed (or close to), we’ll move on to the back handspring. I gen

Can I keep my personal life separate from my professional life? I’m honestly not sure. Tough times Things are tough outside the gym right now—no dramatic tale of woe for you, just… tough. And I’m the kind of person who wears his heart on his sleeve. I try to hide what’s going on, but honestly? I’m terrible at it. And my emotional state doesn’t stay locked away. It shows up. I get short-tempered. I demand higher standards… without always giving the patience those standards ne

Overcoming fear in tumbling takes patience and mindset. Progress isn’t always fast, but every attempt brings you closer.

A bumpy wheel makes for a bumpy ride!