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QOTW: Does she really need to work on her ROUNDOFF?
This week's question of the week is: Does she really need to work on her ROUNDOFF? Hey there, supportive mom! Are you ready to support...
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QOTW: Why rolls?
This week's question of the week is: Why does Spirit Technique start with rolls? In the years before I started coaching there were a...
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QOTW: Why attend non-gymnastics events?
This week's question of the week is: Why attend non-gymnastics events? I was recently told by a parent that they did not have time to...
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QOTW: What age can my child start?
This week's question of the week is: What age should my child start? What age should children interested in cheerleading begin? At Spirit...
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QOTW: Do you offer competitive gymnastics /cheerleading?
Hi! My name is Coach Shanna. I am the owner of Spirit Technique. I've noticed that we get a lot of repeating questions when we speak with...
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Start Here: Virtual Training Assessment
Homework: Please submit videos of your safety skills. These videos will be used to ensure that you are placed in the correct class....
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Building Confidence
One of my favorite parts of coaching is building confidence. To be honest Spirit Technique is in the business of building confidence...
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WOTM: Consistent
To really paint a picture of this month’s focus word, CONSISTENT, let me tell you about one of our most consistent athletes. Nicaria has...
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How to do a Forward Roll (Part 3)
Safety first. In Part 1, we focused on understanding having our head downward, and weight transition. In Part 2, we will focus on pushing...
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Fall 2020 Spirit Technique Class Schedule
Join our Village: During Fall 2020 Spirit Technique is focusing on progressions, body alignment and spacial awareness. Athletes learn...
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How to do a Forward Roll (Part 2)
Safety first. In Part 1, we focused on understanding having our head downward, and weight transition. In Part 2, we will focus on pushing...
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How to do a Forward Roll (Part 1)
Safety first. One of the most important skills to learn when starting to tumble is a forward roll. Forward rolls provide athletes the...
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Teaching Technique - Execution versus “Throwing It”
Whether searching Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube you will find coaches, tumblers, and parkour that describe or show how to teach and...
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Everything You Need to Know About Spirit Technique
It Takes a Village Think about the people in your life, past and present, who have contributed to the person you are today. Your family,...
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