Curious about how to help your child get the most out of their experience in our classes? It’s normal to have questions, especially when each program at Elevate Sports Center looks a little different. Here is a guide on how to help your children to succeed.
Whether your child is in Preschool Gymnastics, Recreational Gymnastics, NinjaZone, or Aerial Silks, the good news is you don’t need any special knowledge to be a great support system. This blog shares insight about what makes a big difference for kids and how parents can help. From practical tips like arriving on time to bigger ideas like encouraging progress over perfection, these small changes can help your child thrive in every class.
General Tips That Apply to All Classes
Although each program at Elevate is unique, there are some expectations and best practices that apply to every class.
Be On Time and Ready to Go
Kids do best when they have a chance to start with the group. Arriving even a few minutes late can mean missing warm-ups, which are important for preventing injuries and helping kids focus. Giving your child time to take off their shoes, use the restroom, and feel settled before class makes a big difference.
Let Coaches Coach
It’s natural to want to cheer or call out reminders from the viewing area, but this can distract your child and disrupt the class. Coaches are trained to guide children through skills safely and progressively. Trusting the process and showing quiet support from the sidelines helps your child stay focused and builds their confidence in class.
Understand That Progress Takes Time
Whether it’s gymnastics, NinjaZone, or silks, skills take repetition and patience. A child might work on the same movement several weeks in a row before it “clicks.” Celebrate small improvements, like stronger form, more confidence, or trying something new, instead of only the big milestones.
Preschool Gymnastics
Preschoolers aren’t just learning gymnastics; they’re learning classroom behavior, body awareness, and how to follow instructions in a group setting. This age is about building a foundation, not mastering advanced tricks.
Expect Short Attention Spans
It’s completely normal for three to five-year-olds to get distracted, switch activities quickly, or need reminders to stay on task. Coaches design preschool classes to include short segments and lots of variety to keep little ones engaged.
Stay Positive After Class
Your reaction after class shapes how your child feels about the experience. Instead of asking, “Did you do your cartwheel?” try “Did you have fun?” or “What was your favorite part?” This encourages curiosity and builds confidence.
Stay Nearby and Available
For younger preschoolers, simply knowing their parent is in sight helps them feel secure. Sitting in the viewing area and offering a smile or a wave can make transitions easier.
Repetition Is Key
It might look like your child is doing the same thing every week, but this is intentional. Repetition helps preschoolers build coordination, strength, and confidence until they’re ready to try harder skills.
Recreational Gymnastics
Recreational gymnastics builds skills and confidence without the pressure of competition. It’s perfect for kids who want to learn and grow at their own pace.
It’s Not About Mastery Every Week
Progress in gymnastics can look slow from the outside, but it’s happening behind the scenes. Coaches focus on proper technique and safety before moving a child to the next skill. This is what prevents injuries and builds long-term success.
Encourage, Don’t Pressure
Instead of asking, “Why haven’t you moved up yet?” try “What’s something new you learned today?” This keeps the focus on growth and learning rather than comparison.
Look for Confidence Gains
Improved posture, more willingness to try new things, or overcoming fear on an apparatus are all signs of progress. Celebrate these just as much as new skills.
Help Your Child Set Small Goals
Coaches love when kids say things like, “I want to hold my handstand longer!” rather than “I want to move up a level.” Small goals build motivation and teach perseverance.
NinjaZone
NinjaZone is a high-energy program designed for kids who love to climb, flip, and move. It blends gymnastics, obstacle training, and freestyle movement with important character lessons.
Let Your Child Be Themselves
NinjaZone gives kids creative ways to move. Expect some silliness, bursts of energy, and big smiles along with focused skill-building. This variety is part of what makes the program so effective.
It’s Not Just Playtime
While NinjaZone looks like fun (and it is), coaches are teaching strength, coordination, problem-solving, and self-regulation in every class.
Character Counts
NinjaZone includes life lessons like respect, perseverance, and teamwork. Talking about these themes at home helps reinforce them and gives kids a sense of pride in their accomplishments.
Aerial Silks
Aerial silks is one of Elevate’s most unique programs. It combines artistry and athleticism while emphasizing safety and structured progression.
Safety Orientation Is a Must
Parents should expect a required orientation before their child joins regular silks classes. This session teaches basic safety, grip, and how to handle the silks properly. It ensures that every student starts with the same foundation.
Strength Comes Before Height
Beginners start with skills close to the ground, working on wraps, climbs, and holds at low heights. This builds grip strength, body control, and confidence before progressing to more advanced moves higher up.
Progress Looks Different
In silks, progress isn’t measured by how high a child can go but by how safely and confidently they can execute each move. Form and control are everything.
Encourage Core Strength Practice
Parents can support their child’s silks journey by encouraging fun, strength-based play at home like hanging from monkey bars or practicing planks. These small habits make class skills easier and safer.
Partnering With Coaches for Success
Elevate coaches want every child to thrive, and that starts with a strong partnership between parents and instructors. When parents understand what to expect and how to support their child, kids feel more confident and get more out of their classes.
Here are a few quick reminders from coaches:
- Arrive on time and ready for class.
- Let the coach lead instruction during class.
- Celebrate effort and attitude, not just achievements.
- Support consistent attendance to build momentum.
- Be patient with plateaus, progress often happens in small steps
Whether your child is learning their first forward roll in Preschool Gymnastics, exploring aerial silks close to the ground, or running through NinjaZone obstacles, your encouragement matters. With the right support, kids not only gain skills but also build confidence, focus, and a lifelong love of movement.
Curious about starting a class at Elevate Sports Center? Our team is happy to answer questions and help you find the perfect program for your child. Together, we can make every class a positive, empowering experience.
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