The Effect of Sports on Self Esteem and Confidence At Next Level Tumbling, each of our coaches and student athletes are driven by a set of values: build confidence, reach goals, and inspire others. One of the greatest things a coach can experience is the pride of witnessing the growth and development of an athlete’s skill and character. always touching, but they are never surprising. We understand the impact that improvements in the gym can have on the rest of a child’s life, and it’s something we’ve come to expect.
At Next Level Tumbling, we are dedicated to improving your child’s skill set. But more than that, we are dedicated to giving your child the tools they need to build self-esteem and confidence in a safe, fun environment. It’s a great thing to see an athlete improve their skill, but it’s much more rewarding to watch them grow as an individual. Not every athlete will become an Olympic gymnast or a professional cheerleader, but through athletics, each child has the opportunity to become the best person they can possible be.
Sports are great for teaching your child teamwork, leadership, responsibility, and work ethic, as well as building confidence. When a young athlete masters a skill in the gym, that confidence is reflected in all aspects of their life. We can’t count the number of times our athletes have improved in the gym, and as a result, have gone on to run for student-office positions at school. According to Psychology Today, “There is a widely held belief that the development of competence or expertise in sporting skills can lead to a sense of personal effectiveness and feelings of autonomy, and these are associated with the promotion of self-esteem.” Although the idea of sports building self-esteem and confidence is complex and often difficult to study, many of us who have participated in sports or who have children in sports, readily agree with this statement. We have either experienced or witnessed firsthand the effect sports have on our self-esteem and our children’s confidence, whether we expected it to happen or not.
Many times, parents will tell us stories of how their child wasn’t afraid to try out for the school play after only a few months at our gym. These stories are
Romans 12:9-10 “Love should be shown without pretending. Hate evil, and hold on to what is good. Love each other like the members of your family. Be the best at showing honor to each other.”
• Feb. 3 Cheer Clinic 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. • Feb. 12 and 13 The gym is open, even though Baldwin County Public Schools are out for Mardi Gras. February 2018 Events • Feb. 17 Cheer Clinic 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. • Feb. 19 Presidents Day; the gym is open • Feb. 23 Open gym from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.; register online * The gym will not be closed for any holiday during February * • Feb. 14 Valentine’s Day
• 1 frozen banana, peeled and sliced • 2 cups frozen strawberries, raspberries, or cherries • 1 cup milk* A healthy way to start the day, this berry smoothie is perfect for breakfast or a snack on Valentine’s Day and beyond. Ingredients Fruity Breakfast Smoothie
• 1/2 cup plain or vanilla yogurt* • 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice • 2 to 3 tablespoons honey or to taste
Directions
1. Put all the ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. 2. Pour into glasses and serve.
*Note: For non-dairy smoothies, substitute 1 cup rice milk for the milk and yogurt. Or, use soy yogurt or milk instead of dairy.
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