The Joy in Gymming

Hosted by Sarah Fennell-Cooper, Ali Stoffels, Tony Clarno

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Mar 2025

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Three expert gymnastics program creators come together to discuss finding (and celebrating) the Joy in Gymming! Each week, Ali Stoffels, founder of Rec Gym Pros, Tony Clarno, owner of Ninja Monkey Gym & Sarah Fennell-Cooper, founder of Happy Gymnastics, cover a topic anywhere from coach management, to innovation in recreation-based programs, to solving common issues in the industry - and everything in between.

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March 11, 2025Episode 10039 min

The Finale! 100 Episodes of JiG!

Join us for our last hurrah and celebration of our 100th episode of the Joy In Gymming! The gang discusses why they chose this industry, and what they think is next. Our biggest thank you is for you, listeners! We appreacite you, the energy and the support over the last two years. Cheers! Our episode sponsor Tumbl Trak is known for innovation! Iconic products like the Pit Pillow, Laser Beam and Mountain Bar System were all innovated by industry folks who shared their incredible ideas with Tumbl Trak. Stay tuned for 2025 release of new products and check out the full list of Tumbl Trak innovators at www.tumbltrak.com/innovator-spotlight Where to find us: @thejoyingymming Ali Stoffels: www.recgympros.com IG: @recgympros Tony Clarno: www.ninjamonkeygym.com IG & YT: @ninjamonkeygym Sarah Fennell-Cooper: www.happygymnastics.com IG: @happy.gymnastics

March 4, 2025Episode 9951 min

A Presenter's Path: How to Become a Speaker!

While every journey to becoming a leader and lecturer is different, here is a quick step-by-step list of how you might become a professionl "speaker"! This could be inside your organization, within your community, at a paid presentational level, or even at USAG congress! Listen and see if this is for you! Want to bring Coach Tony to speak at your gym? Check out www.ninjamonkeygym.com/coach-tony-experience Our episode sponsor Tumbl Trak is known for innovation! Iconic products like the Pit Pillow, Laser Beam and Mountain Bar System were all innovated by industry folks who shared their incredible ideas with Tumbl Trak. Stay tuned for 2025 release of new products and check out the full list of Tumbl Trak innovators at www.tumbltrak.com/innovator-spotlight Where to find us: @thejoyingymming Ali Stoffels: www.recgympros.com IG: @recgympros Tony Clarno: www.ninjamonkeygym.com IG & YT: @ninjamonkeygym Sarah Fennell-Cooper: www.happygymnastics.com IG: @happy.gymnastics

February 25, 2025Episode 9841 min

Teen Leader-in-Training Programs: a Game-Changer for Coach Recruitment!

Looking for an answer to your coach recruitment woes?! Ali makes the case for how a pre-employement Leaders-in-Training program for teens could be an absolute game changer! It's a WIN-WIN -- the teens develop valuable leadership skills and you build a steady pool of (pre-trained!) applicants for your next round of hiring! ready to hire. Lean more about Ali's LIT program at: https://courses.recgympros.com/lit and pop your email on the list if you'd like to hear about upcoming LIT Train the Trainer events. Our episode sponsor Tumbl Trak is known for innovation! Iconic products like the Pit Pillow, Laser Beam and Mountain Bar System were all innovated by industry folks who shared their incredible ideas with Tumbl Trak. Stay tuned for 2025 release of new products and check out the full list of Tumbl Trak innovators at www.tumbltrak.com/innovator-spotlight Where to find us: @thejoyingymming Ali Stoffels: www.recgympros.com IG: @recgympros Tony Clarno: www.ninjamonkeygym.com IG & YT: @ninjamonkeygym Sarah Fennell-Cooper: www.happygymnastics.com IG: @happy.gymnastics

February 18, 2025Episode 9731 min

Vendors

Bringing outside services into your gym can be a great way to add value to your customers, but also opens up a potential new pool of clients through collaborative marketing! The team discusses their favorite fun vendor ideas! Where to find us: @thejoyingymming Ali Stoffels: www.recgympros.com IG: @recgympros Tony Clarno: www.ninjamonkeygym.com IG & YT: @ninjamonkeygym Sarah Fennell-Cooper: www.happygymnastics.com IG: @happy.gymnastics

February 11, 2025Episode 9629 min

Staff Romances

Love is in the air for this Valentine's day episode! This week the crew is sharing their perspective on navigating things as the boss when Cupid's arrow takes aim on members of our staff teams! Where to find us: @thejoyingymming Ali Stoffels: www.recgympros.com IG: @recgympros Tony Clarno: www.ninjamonkeygym.com IG & YT: @ninjamonkeygym Sarah Fennell-Cooper: www.happygymnastics.com IG: @happy.gymnastics

February 4, 2025Episode 9544 min

How Do You "Summer"?

Olaf sings about the joys of summer...but Sarah's feeling kinda scared. In this episode, the team chats about summertime at the gym... but how do YOU summer?! Where to find us: @thejoyingymming Ali Stoffels: www.recgympros.com IG: @recgympros Tony Clarno: www.ninjamonkeygym.com IG & YT: @ninjamonkeygym Sarah Fennell-Cooper: www.happygymnastics.com IG: @happy.gymnastics

January 28, 2025Episode 9421 min

Grab & Go: Body Language Hacks

This is a Grab and Go Episode! Our trio is giving you bite sized actionable tips to bring some joy to your gymming. In this episode, we're talking body language hacks! Tune in for all the fun! Where to find us: @thejoyingymming Ali Stoffels: www.recgympros.com IG: @recgympros Tony Clarno: www.ninjamonkeygym.com IG & YT: @ninjamonkeygym Sarah Fennell-Cooper: www.happygymnastics.com IG: @happy.gymnastics

January 21, 2025Episode 9341 min

Scope Creep

From staff book clubs, to watching lesson plan videos before coaches come in to teach: what happens when the 'scope' of your employee agreements begins to creep up? The pod squad unpacks 'scope creep' and what we can do about it! Where to find us: @thejoyingymming Ali Stoffels: www.recgympros.com IG: @recgympros Tony Clarno: www.ninjamonkeygym.com IG & YT: @ninjamonkeygym Sarah Fennell-Cooper: www.happygymnastics.com IG: @happy.gymnastics

January 14, 2025Episode 9231 min

Finding Inspiration for 2025

Coach Tony asks Ali and Sarah where they got inspiration last year to find new ways to look ahead to goals for 2025. Where to find us: @thejoyingymming Ali Stoffels: www.recgympros.com IG: @recgympros Tony Clarno: www.ninjamonkeygym.com IG & YT: @ninjamonkeygym Sarah Fennell-Cooper: www.happygymnastics.com IG: @happy.gymnastics

January 7, 2025Episode 9127 min

"What Do You Look For in a Coach?" Elevator Pitch

Sarah stumbled through answering a potential employee's question, "I have experience with kids, but what do you look for in a coach?" In this ep, SFC & Ali create their elevator pitches for their top three coach requirements. Share yours on @thejoyingymming IG! Where to find us: @thejoyingymming Ali Stoffels: www.recgympros.com IG: @recgympros Tony Clarno: www.ninjamonkeygym.com IG & YT: @ninjamonkeygym Sarah Fennell-Cooper: www.happygymnastics.com IG: @happy.gymnastics