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Experience – LOTS! Becky Sampson is the owner and director of Stretch-n-Grow of Garland, Richardson, N. Dallas, & Murphy, Texas. Becky is a lifelong exercise enthusiast and a mother of two. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University at Commerce in Biology and Health, and she is a certified classroom teacher. Becky has also taught adult aerobics classes and has a passion for dance. She has a genuine love for children and is dedicated to improving the quality of life for our future generations. Becky and her coaching staff are Certified Youth Fitness Instructors, educated in exercise for young children, as well as First Aid and CPR certified.
History – LONG! The program was created in January of 1992 by Jill and Bob Manly in Galveston, Texas. Their plan was to conduct classes on a local level only. Response by children, parents, and child care providers was indeed exciting. Excitement over what they were doing resulted in requests from several people in other cities for more information. Within one year, expansion reached into 25 major U.S. markets; and in June 1993, Stretch-n-Grow became an "international influence" as they entered the Canadian market. After an intense study and the discovery of alarming statistics concerning the health status of American’s young children, the founders of Stretch-n-Grow set out on their mission to change the course for children everywhere. Stretch-n-Grow has expanded to over 260 affiliates in cities across America, Australia, Canada, England, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, New Zealand and Spain, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Guatemala, Kenya and The Canary Islands.
Advisory Board – IMPRESSIVE! Our exercises and curriculum were developed under the supervision of an advisory board consisting of pediatricians, nutritionists, educators and fitness professionals. Our exercises are safe for kids and in compliance with the youth fitness guidelines established by AFAA (Aerobics and Fitness Association of America) and ACE (American Council on Exercise) and AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics). |
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