Group Engagement

Ability based grouping, progressions and challenges

• If we divide our classes into ability-based groups, we will be able to provide coaching closer to the overall need of the group and increase engagement with all participating students.

• If a student is losing engagement due to a lack of challenge to their ability it is our job to adapt to the scenario and provide them with a challenge – this could be giving them a combo to try that involves what they are working on, or to challenge them to a more challenging version of the trick.

• Be flexible when students are losing interest or need more challenge to keep them engaged and enjoying our classes.

• The more confident we are with trampoline skills and progressions ourselves, the easier it will be for us to adapt to varied scenarios and retain student engagement before it is lost. Remember to develop your personal skill set on the trampoline to help with your coaching!

Delegation of conditioning, drills & challenges when waiting for a trampoline

• To keep students engaged during wait-time for a trampoline it can be effective to provide them with some drills & challenges to keep them actively participating in the lesson.

• If students are working on their lead arm spins on the trampoline, have them continue practicing on the floor whilst waiting for their turn.

• If a student is struggling to perform a trick because of the lack of control and understanding of their own body, have them work on some relevant conditioning exercises that will help them build strength and coordination off-trampoline while they wait for their turn.

• If students are losing interest in repeating the same thing over and over or are getting tired from too much exercise, provide them with some fun challenges such as a jump into the foam pit or airbag, a handstand competition against the wall, a flip on the flat ground, or any other activity that is suitable for their skill level.