We coach because of the passion we have for the sport and because we love kids. For us, there is no better feeling than helping young athletes develop their natural persistence, determination, discipline, dedication, resiliency, work ethic, heart, leadership skills, connection, and respect for others. These skills are important; not only in the gym, but in life!

 

We are proud of the comprehensive training program we have developed over our 40+ years in the gymnastics business. Each of our coaches goes through an extensive training process.  All modules are completed before a trainee becomes a COACH here at Encore. All courses are led by our Leadership Team, with a cumulative experience of over 100 years in the sport.

 

Another step in the training journey is the opportunity to be an assistant coach. Paired with one of our experienced coaches, they begin leading lessons and gaining the hands-on spotting experience and real-time class management skills needed to teach classes on their own.

 

We have a dedicated team of experienced coaches who create weekly, level-specific, gym-wide lesson plans, outlining skills to focus on and to test.

 

Our training doesn’t stop there. We encourage continued education and professional development through attending yearly regional and local gymnastics conferences. We hold monthly Staff Workshops to focus on topics chosen by our coaches to hone their skills. Throughout the year, we engage our students and teachers in H.O.T. (Hands-on Training) where we practice spotting and share new techniques and drills.

 

In addition to the above trainings, we offer First Aid training, and as a club we are USAG Safety Certified.