Next Level Tumbling - March 2018

Next Level Tumbling - March 2018

TUMBLING TIMES The

MAR 2018

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. “ Phil 4:13

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How I Create My Own Luck

This month, many of us will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by wearing green and pinching our friends. We often talk about the luck of the Irish, but anyone who knows me knows that I don’t believe in pure luck. I believe in opportunities. Events don’t happen by chance. Instead, “luck” is experienced when we position ourselves to take advantage of opportunities. I believe we all create our own luck.

strategy, and waiting does not always translate into winning. Good leaders are constantly looking for new ways to innovate, and they learn whatever they can in order to gain new insights, hear fresh perspectives, and take full advantage of new opportunities.

I enjoy the process of learning, chasing wisdom, and gaining insight

from others, and I have created my own luck over the years. As I continue to learn and grow, I become more equipped to recognize the

At some point, you’ve probably heard me talk about John Wooden, the legendary head

opportunities placed in front of me. The more I invest in my own future, the higher return I see.

I enjoy the process of learning, chasing wisdom, and gaining insight from others, and I have created my own luck over the years.

So, while I still wear green and pinch those who don’t, hang shamrocks in the gym, and wish my students good luck in their endeavors, I will continue to take inspiration from John Wooden and create my own luck.

As a business owner and leader, I’ve grown to adore the phrase “creating my own luck.” When I wanted something for myself or for my gym, I didn’t just

coach of the UCLA men’s basketball team, which won 10 national championships in a 12-year period during the ’60s and ’70s. I am one of his biggest fans, and I am not alone. Wooden is one of the most revered coaches in the history of sports. He was beloved by his players, and he was renowned for his inspirational locker room messages. He often spoke about success in life as well as in basketball, and he created the Pyramid of Success, which is still studied by leaders and entrepreneurs. greatness, resourcefulness, hard work, and skill. I refer to his pyramid often, and when you study his philosophy, you will realize there is no place for luck or hope. This isn’t surprising to me at all. Luck isn’t based on our own hard work and dedication. It’s sheer happenstance. The Pyramid of Success places tremendous focus on intentionality, competitive

Happy St. Patrick’s Day. We look forward to seeing you soon!

–Lori

sit around hoping that someone else would

open the door for me. I believed in taking action, putting

hard work into what I wanted, and sowing a seed. Hope is not a

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Your Dinner Table Might Be the Key to a Happier Family The family dinner is a staple of years gone by. These days, the only time you see a family sit together and break bread seems to be at Thanksgiving. This is a shame, because regular family dinners are incredibly important! It’s a time to bond with your loved ones that can have or Peter needs to stay late at school for art club, why not break out the healthy snacks and make dinner happen a little later or earlier? Plus, the meal you share as a family doesn’t have to be at dinnertime. If there’s time in the mornings, sit down for breakfast. If you have the opportunity on weekends or during a school break, grab lunch together. Don’t Stress Yourself Out It’s okay if you’re too busy on a Monday to cook dinner. There’s always Tuesday. Or you can take a trip to your favorite family restaurant. Family meals should be fun, and that can’t happen if you’re stressed. Don’t feel pressured to make each meal perfect or to prepare a three-course dinner every night. Chicken and rice can get the job done as long as you’re all sitting around the table as a family. Call All Hands on Deck

a positive impact on your kids’ lives. A study published in the journal Pediatrics found that kids who regularly partake in family meals are less likely to experience depression or engage in drug use. Furthermore, The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University determined that kids who eat family meals five to seven times a week bring home better report cards.

Mom or Dad shouldn’t be expected to cook by themselves for every meal. This is family time, after all, so call in the kids! Make sure their tasks are age-appropriate — leave sautéing vegetables to the high schooler and let your first-grader set out the cups instead. This is the perfect opportunity to teach kids valuable kitchen skills and to take some of the burden off your plate. Plus, if your kids are picky eaters, inviting them to be part of the cooking process can make them more inclined to try the finished product.

No matter how hectic your schedule may be, making family meals a priority is always worth the investment. Who’s in the mood for meatloaf?

Even when schedules are busy, you can make family dinners fit into your agenda with these tips.

Be Flexible About Mealtimes

Dinner doesn’t have to be at 6 p.m. on the dot. If Kamala has a karate tournament in the evening

CHEERLEADER HIGHLIGHT We would really like to highlight all of the girls who have been attending cheer clinics and working hard for the past several months in preparation for cheerleading tryouts this month. “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail,” — not these girls!

Robertsdale High School: Gillian Langham

Fairhope High School: Jenny Holmes Emma Grace Vannoy Kylee White

Spanish Fort High School:

Tiler Coley

Riley Trosclair

Anna Criswell

Emma Kate Langham

Daphne Middle School:

Fairhope Middle School:

Kamden Eady

Dacia Howard Hannah Greene Isabella Risser

Anne Darby Clark

Jameson Nelsen Madison Frasier Michelle Bossard

Joan Taylor

Zoie Pratt

Renie Kennedy Vivian Webster Murphy Creel Ella Traylor Molly Brown

Graceyn Boudin Ravenna Brandon Anna Grace Morgan Caitlyn Laughman

Kiersten Paul

Langlee Wallace

Gracelynn Mercante

Grace Ann Middleton Cooper Anderson

Morgan Hollingsworth

Ashland Stabler Kinleigh Dusek

Julie Mathews Cheney Pratt Brooke Stewart

Isabelle Martin

Isabella Mastin Skylar Spinks

Madison Bias

Sarah Claire Stejskal

Chloe Ellis

Townes Bowman Jenny Holmes

Kaylea Christmas Anna Cate Potts

Spanish Fort Middle School:

UMS Wright:

Central Baldwin Middle School:

Mikayla Gaffney

Mia Williams

Isabella Ferguson

Kaleigh Thomas

Mary Frances Wood

Aspen Hall

Kylie Brown

Landry Kostelecky

Anna Katherine Driver

Ally Dismukes

Sara Kauffung

Leslie Odom

Leeanna Burt

Kaylee Middleton

Anna Kate O’Connor

Briege Noonan

Kylee Ellis

Gabbi Glass Mia Todd

Austyn Ardoin McKenzie Elleard

All of our 8th-grade Spanish Fort Middle School and Fairhope Middle School cheerleaders graduating and trying out at their respective high schools.

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You Can’t Beat Someone Who Won’t Quit

Teaching Kids Perseverance

Parents Aren’t Exempt

Excellence isn’t derived from talent; it’s learned through grit. Angela Duckworth conveys this concept in her book, “Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance.” In it, she explores how some of the most successful people in the business, military, and sports arenas arrived at their pinnacles of achievement. Their success didn’t come from innate ability. Instead, it came from their willingness to dig deep and fight in the face of adversity. Simply put: They refused to quit. Children frequently consider giving up on a sport, and it can be a difficult topic for parents to navigate. Many kids become frustrated with the various challenges that their sport presents, and they’re tempted to flee when times get tough. This provides a great learning opportunity for kids, though. By standing up, facing the grind, and fighting through the challenge, children learn the important concept of perseverance. Persistence

If your child wants to quit, it doesn’t mean that they lack grit or won’t be successful. As a matter of fact, the root cause of them wanting to quit may have nothing to do with the challenges they face at practice or competitions. A study done by the Positive Coaching Alliance showed that the single greatest reason kids quit sports is because of the car ride home.

Sports

There are many life lessons a child can learn from being involved in sports. While quitting may sometimes be the

safest (or only) option available, it is often used as a scapegoat that prevents kids from learning how to persevere. The lessons learned on the field, in the gym, or on the tumble mat are just as important as the lessons learned in school. So, just as we encourage our children to persevere in school, let’s do the same on the mat.

Extracurriculars

Many parents assume that children will be immediately successful when they are thrown into extracurricular activities. Duckworth’s >Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4

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