[Robert]

I went to the BS quarterly twice... and both times they didn't give any inspirational cues... the trainers gave just technical ques instead of the combi... How come? :S

[Takajammer]

thats really bizzare, maybe they were trying to emphasise the new focus on coaching rather than instructing, but it doesnt mean in ANY WAY that u eliminate creative cueing. in should still be there in ur followup phases

[Mitchell]

danib63, on Jun 27 2005, 04:02 PM, said:

My club uses a lot of inspirational cues to remind people of why they're actually in the step class.  When you're doing track 9 or 10 and getting tired, it can be difficult as a member to find that drive to really push and drive the movements.  I say things like "c'mon, push it, this is where we make a difference in our bodies" or "this is your final power peak, give it everything you've got, these next 5 minutes are your last chance to change your body, so I want to see you sweating your butt off!"  One thing that my trainer taught me that I think is really important is to make sure that your cues and your language mimic that of the tone of the track that you're teaching.  So when I teach fighter, I'm not always trying to say words of inspiration, some times all I need to get people fired up is to give a grunt when I throw that punch, and get them to do it as well.  Good luck with it, I hope I've helped!

I want to come and take YOUR class!!! You sound like you are really World Class.
I can't believe someone asked "do you actually scirpt". I make my team script or they don't launch or teach. It is their homework.
Have a great day. If you are ever in Orlando Fl.. come by and see us.
later
Mitch

[chanlr]

I say things like, "Give me all you've got! I know CPR and how to use the AED."

I've also said, "This is YOUR class. I'm just your coach. We can do it."

[jhsegal]

chanlr, on Mar 7 2007, 03:47 AM, said:

"Give me all you've got! I know CPR and how to use the AED."

Tried that one last night with a slight variation: "It's OK to push harder, I know CPR" – it was hilarious! Thanks for sharing it.

I am always looking for good motivational cues so keep 'em coming! And funny, I love *trying* to be funny so please pass those on too.



Here are some of my favorites:

You've got one workout, make it this one!

Let's go, team! (all the "team" stuff is really motivating, I think)

Write your name on this one!

Come on, athletes, show me what you're made of!



Happy stepping,

Jen

[Sofie]

BS 71 is a great one for pulling cues out of the lyrics! :biggrin: Seems to be more so in this one than other releases although there is always lots of great things to say based on the music. :biggrin: