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• Monique Wiesmuller (626)-796-6011
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• The most important thing I gained from this experience was the ability to project a sense of self confidence and authority. It was really important to be able to do that when I was dealing with kids, because, like sharks, if the smelled fear they would move in for the kill. This new found skill will be helpful when the 2-hour comes around. 
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• Well, I think this was really one of the most helpful things to my senior project. It gave me a chance to try out and put into practice all the coaching skills and tips I'd been researching. It was a hands on experience. Without my service learning I think it would have been hard to come to a conclusive answer; articles on the internet just weren't enough. You can't be a coach with no one to coach.

Service Learning

Where are you working for your service learning?

• ·       I am working at my local gym, Vernon Lee Gymnastics.

Who is your contact?

• ·       My contact is the head coach Monique Weismuller

Summarize the service you have performed to complete the 10 hour requirement.

• ·       I usually go in on Wednesday s and Fridays. I help to teach a small class of kids, ages 5-10. I lead warm ups, which is usually some running combined with light exercise and stretching. After that I oversee stations which are basically the different set ups where the kids practicing different things i.e. handstands. 

How many hours?

• ·       7.5 hours

Service Learning