New Gym Owner

[IFCD Owner]

Hey there! I work with Rebel Athletic, the uniform company. We actually have a couple of current gym owners in the company, I don't think we have any in Indiana but I will reach out to them and see if they have any advice for you! We have actually been working on creating a blog for new/prospective gym owners to use as a resource because it is a tough industry to get started in and people need all the help they can get! My email is [email protected], if you don't hear from me soon shoot me an email.

I will get a hold of you....thank you so much! Need all the help I can get

 

[IFCD Owner]

Welcome to the new gym excitement! I am in a similar situation, albeit less responsibility than ownership. I am the head coach of a new cheer program out of a well-established gymnastics facility. This first year has been intense! What worked for us was getting a team out there to exhibition and advertise. That team formed towards the end of last season and has continued to grow and branch off a second, junior level team.

We have exercised great caution with hiring coaches and made sure to get our coaches USASF certified. Our coaching staff is the backbone of our program. Their work ethic and communication skills with the team have a huge impact on the satisfaction of our parents and athletes.

I'm happy to see a post from Rebel, as they have been a huge help in keeping us organized and ready to perform! I highly recommend Rebel for uniforms and shoes! Establishing that relationship early was extremely helpful to our gym and they continue to impress me with their customer service and reliability, even as we add on uniforms one by one to accommodate for the growth of our gym.

What has been most challenging for us this season is training athletes who are new to the sport or crossing over from gymnastics. we have had to create customized conditioning programs and spend a tremendous amount of time working on the very fundamental basics.

I would gladly share any first year experiences with you if you have questions! Congratulations!

Thanks for the advice......do you know how I can get coaches in to help?

 

[IFCD Owner]

In response to where we find coaches - we have been very successful recruiting coaches who are either in college or recently graduated. High school seniors who are staying local make great recruits as well for the younger teams. Both require mentorship, since they likely have little coaching experience, however they are some of our best coaches. If you talk to the high school and college coaches, I am sure they would gladly make recommendations! Best of luck!

Skip last question....thanks!!!

 

[AZ_Fusion Cheer]

Welcome to the cheer industry family!