Episode 7: Integrating kids with special needs into your gymnastics class.
We have a special show for you today. My first guest on the pod is a Program Specialist from the Los Angeles Unified School DIstrict who works with the special education population. He's a lifetime education and also my Husband, please welcome Shawn Hall.
This week I will talk to Shawn about how to integrate children with special needs into your gymnastics classes.
In this episode we will discuss:
1. Why is it important for us to include children with special needs into our gymnastics classes?
2. Preparing your class for a child with special needs.
3. What if a parent doesn't disclose that their child has a special need?
4. Strategies to successfully lead children with special needs in your gymnastics class.
5. Ways a coach can set themselves up for success.
Resources
11 Tips for coaching athletes with learning differences
USA Gymnastics: Working with children with special needs webinar
Have questions? Write me a message on social media; @jrthegymnasticscoach on Instagram, Tik Tok, and YouTube.
Please rate the podcast to help get the word out. Leave comments and share with all your gymnastics friends and family.
This week I will talk to Shawn about how to integrate children with special needs into your gymnastics classes.
In this episode we will discuss:
1. Why is it important for us to include children with special needs into our gymnastics classes?
2. Preparing your class for a child with special needs.
3. What if a parent doesn't disclose that their child has a special need?
4. Strategies to successfully lead children with special needs in your gymnastics class.
5. Ways a coach can set themselves up for success.
Resources
11 Tips for coaching athletes with learning differences
USA Gymnastics: Working with children with special needs webinar
Have questions? Write me a message on social media; @jrthegymnasticscoach on Instagram, Tik Tok, and YouTube.
Please rate the podcast to help get the word out. Leave comments and share with all your gymnastics friends and family.