“In all my time working with the Next Step Academy group I’ve seen many if not all the kids improve in their own ways. Whether it be social improvement or behavioral improvement I believe giving the kids an outlet such as the Gymnastics Classes organized by the Discover Fitness Foundation has positively changed them all.
A perfect example of these changes is Jackson. Jackson has gone from being a shy boy who only interacted with those he knew to someone who will take his classmates by the hand and guide them to the next event. Showing them skills he has learned like forward rolls, or even trying something new like hanging from the high bar all by himself.
Another example of the positive changes that have come with the program is Carter. Whenever I first met Carter, he was always to be on a harness and one of the therapists had to be by his side because of how often he had run off. Now, carter comes in without that harness and can even jump or walk alone when we move from event to event. He has come a long way from the days of having to always have someone by his side and at the rate he is going he will only get better and better.
I could go on for days giving example after example of the different ways this program has helped these kids improve. Working with them all is one of the highlights of my week and I always look forward to it.”
Coach Erik
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