The Worlds Leading Programme for Childrens Health & Exercise
A Day In The Life of a Coach ! by Libby Mooney
I have worked for Stretch –n-Grow for nearly 6 years now and have enjoyed every moment right from the early days of training to the first nerve jangling moment of ‘flying solo, ’ conducting a whole class on my own .A typical day (or half day as I work part time) would involve three classes. The timings are great as I can see my little boy into school leaving me plenty of time to arrive at my first class. I generally have a few minutes spare to check my class routine, props and music and then I’m raring to go.
The children always give me such an enthusiastic welcome as do the nursery staff. I make sure I start with a big hello before doing the roll call. We then do our chant that gets them into the mindset of exercise. They are always particularly excited at the beginning of each month when we have a new routine and new props. This month has been especially as I have had a huge bag of coloured exercise balls .Our warm up then follows which is themed , we are currently are doing space and we are focusing on our bodies with the ‘Body Apron’. I am always amazed how much information the children retain and how they check their ‘Happy Hearts’ after each endurance routine. Cooling down involves some good stretches. We also include a few Yoga moves. We sometimes round off with a parachute to build team work, co operation and improve listening skills. I like to build up a good rapport with all the children and the staff where I work and it is always a little bit sad when the children leave for big school. Last year I was honoured to be invited to graduations. It was lovely to see the time and effort put into sending these children on their way. I hope that more importantly than remembering me, the children I have taught remember what we have done and worked on in our classes.
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