How to motivate cheer athletes

To perform well and succeed in their sport, athletes need to stay focused throughout the season and be all in for every practice. Cheer athletes are no different. After school and in-between their social and home lives, cheer athletes work hard to perfect their routines. It can be both physically and mentally demanding.  Whether you […]

How to Talk with Your Swim Students & Parents About Water Safety

Anywhere there’s water, there’s a risk. Water is fun, and it can even be beautiful, but it can also be dangerous – especially for kids.  With summer coming to an end and school beginning, it’s important to continue the conversation surrounding water safety with kids year-round. So if you’re looking to continue the conversation about […]

Young Coaches: Tips for Teaching Kids

Most people are surprised by how hard it can be to become a successful coach. If you find yourself in a similar spot, know that you’re not alone. After all, many young coaches grew up playing the sport they are now coaching. In some cases, you may have even excelled at the sport. So why […]

Providing a Gender-Inclusive Space Where Students Can Thrive

Welcome all humans! Here at Jackrabbit we’ve always thought of each other and our clients as a family. I’m sure you can relate. Children spend the majority of their time attending school, participating in after school activities, and at home – which makes your youth activity center, and you, an important part of their day.  […]

A teacher’s guide to stay connected with students while working from home

Whether you run a remote learning program or your facility was forced to temporarily close its doors to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus, many instructors are looking for creative ways to stay connected with students while working from home.  That’s why we’re here to help with four simple and fun ways you can stay […]

The Role of Swim Coaches and How They Influence Athletes

Sports can be a vehicle for positive development, prompting learning, achievement and development. Engagement in sports can foster personal growth – there are even studies that suggest sports can promote well-being and academic achievement. Coaches are in the position to be a positive force Coaches are there to produce positive outcomes – whether that be […]

Tips Every Coach or Teacher Should Know Before Communicating with Parents

Effective parent-instructor communication in youth gymnastics and activity centers is an art. Great parent/coach relationships take patience, practice, and balance. Your goal as a youth activity center owner is to not only keep your students’ parents informed about what is happening inside your classes each week but also keeping them ahead of events, competitions and […]

How to Keep Students Focused Amidst Holiday Distractions

December is drawing near and so are the impending distractions facing students in your youth activity center.  Between gifts, glittery decorations and parties – the holidays can be a difficult time to keep students focused on training, technique and other important skills that require focus during weekly classes.  For those precious moments when you have […]

Using Humor in Teaching and Business Management

You don’t have to be the clown to interject humor into a workplace environment or to use humor in teaching students. Without humor of the right kind, work can be pretty bland. And when things get bland or routine, people get bored with their jobs and performance suffers. A recent Robert Half survey on having […]

Halloween Classroom Ideas That Will ‘Wow’ Your Studio’s Children and Parents

With October’s arrival comes one of our favorite holidays: Halloween. And while you may think Halloween’s popularity is due to the over-abundance of candy, or the opportunity for children and adults to act with ridiculousness like walking around their neighborhoods in homemade to designer costumes, ring doorbells and shout nonsense, don’t be misled.  Halloween is […]