reducing parent complaints

Gym Jag:


complain-12. Have a clear, written information packet about team philosophy, policies and procedures. …

4. Commit to an atmosphere of collaboration and good faith. …

6. Make sure parents know whom they need to go to for what. …

10. Document any injuries or physical complaints and follow up with parents immediately. …

11. Give all kids equal attention. …

14. Be very clear about move up criteria. …

15 TIPS TO ELIMINATE PARENT COMPLAINTS FOREVER

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anti-gravity device

If you drop a bunch of neodymium magnets down through a thick-walled copper pipe, an effect called eddy current braking will slow the magnets’ fall even though there’s no direct magnetic attraction between the copper and the magnets. …

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I’m wanting to make a magnetic suit so I can drop slowly to Earth through a giant copper tube.

Vault – the Skinner?

Nico on GymFever2012 linked to this awesome feat.

THERE’S NO NEED TO YELL WHEN YOU’RE THE ONE WITH THE GUN

Jag Gym:

angry-cop-mall-300x198Think about it: The man is a police officer. He has the power of the law behind him, not to mention a fully loaded gun at his hip. Did he really need to shout to be heard when I was sitting in my car, pulled over, ready to cooperate?

Yet, how often are we guilty of being harsh with our students, athletes, subordinates or children?

I know I am guilty of it.

Too often I will continue to hammer long after the point has been made, despite the fact that the person in front of me is clearly remorseful. Too frequently I will forget that my words and actions can shake someone to the core …

THERE’S NO NEED TO YELL WHEN YOU’RE THE ONE WITH THE GUN

Coaches need to stay calm. Be dispassionate. Learn to overcome anger.

Olympic Bars Champions

1972 – 2008

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Munich 1972 – Karin Janz
Montreal 1976 – Nadia Comaneci
Moscow 1980 – Maxi Gnauck
Los Angeles 1984 – Julianne McNamara / Ma Yanhong
Seoul 1988 – Daniela Silivas
Barcelona 1992 – Lu Li
Atlanta 1996 / Sydney 2000 – Svetlana Khorkina
Athens 2004 – Émilie Le Pennec
Beijing 2008 – He Kexin