I am the mother of two daughters, each one completely opposite of the other in almost every way. They have both belonged to Powerhouse Gymnastics for years. They have very different personalities and very different needs. PHG and it’s coaches have managed to keep my children happy, successful and begging for more – for over 7 years now.
We came into this sport very blind… having no background in gymnastics, cheer or dance. However, being very involved parents, we quickly realized soccer and T-ball were not in the cards for us. If you would have told me 13 years ago (when I only was dreaming of being a mom) that I would allow my children to participate in a very competitive-somewhat risky- sport that consumes ~15 hours of their free time, and requires them to flip and turn on a 4 inch balance beam and learn skills that I would never try myself--- I would have told you “No way – not me”, As most of us know, having children has taught us all how little we knew back then about being parents and how much we are willing to explore to make our children’s dreams come true.
Let me tell you what the sport of gymnastics has taught me (and my daughters) and what it (and Powerhouse Gymnastics) have brought to our lives. Yes, gymnastics is a competitive sport but it is also a team sport. Given the right guidance it builds heart, confidence and self-esteem. My girls have learned that the persistence, commitment and hard work that you give during practice will eventually come back to you in multiple. They have learned to respect their coaches, their teammates and their bodies. From the example set at PHG they have specifically learned that you must always strive to give your own personal best, to never give up, to never stop smiling and although winning does feel good it is not the only thing that makes us WINNERS! I have learned that having a gym that functions like a family is something that is (spoken like a visa card commercial) … truly PRICELESS. The friends, mentors, role models and lessons that my whole family benefit from is a blessing and has given us memories that we will cherish for years beyond their gymnastics careers!!
-Kim Jones
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