Chad Moore

Dec 111 min read

Wanna See My New Dance?

This morning followed the usual routine before school. My child woke up, had breakfast, and got ready for the day. Since I was home, we...

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Chad Moore

Dec 51 min read

Just Play With Your Kid

In my 25 years of coaching, teaching, and leading programs, I've frequently been asked by parents, "How can I help my child improve?" The...

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Chad Moore

Nov 211 min read

When Is the Off-Season?

As competitive gymnastics is still new to us, I am trying to determine when the off-season occurs and when athletes aim to peak. Here is...

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Chad Moore

Nov 141 min read

See It All

At the gymnastics center, there is a diverse range of ages and skill levels training together. While we monitor our child during meets...

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Chad Moore

Nov 81 min read

Defining Importance

After gymnastics practice last night, my daughter shared with me the scores from her recent meet. Upon entering the car, she mentioned...

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Chad Moore

Oct 311 min read

Movement Breaks

Last night, we decided to have a movement break at home. As the seasons change and it gets dark earlier, and the weather becomes colder,...

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Chad Moore

Oct 251 min read

After the First Meet

The initial meet was truly wonderful. Our daughter experienced some nerves, which we acknowledged and assisted her in managing. She was...

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Chad Moore

Oct 171 min read

The First Meet

This weekend, our daughter will be taking part in her first gymnastics meet. While she has engaged in track meets, soccer matches,...

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Chad Moore

Oct 101 min read

Early Specialization vs Sampling

Early Specialization entails choosing one particular sport or activity to focus on solely from a young age. Sampling involves...

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Chad Moore

Oct 31 min read

Senior Night Memories

During a recent high school sporting event on Senior Night, each athlete was introduced with their parents at halftime. Following the...

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Chad Moore

Sep 261 min read

Sometimes It's Best to Just Let Them Play

In recent weeks, the neighborhood children have been busy preparing a play. They wrote the script, assigned roles, and are currently...

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Chad Moore

Sep 231 min read

Blog: The Beginning

My blog will be dedicated to a wide variety of topics centered around kids and who/what/when/where/why/how they play. Many of the entries...

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