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Call us at: 215-723-2393 / E-mail: Wall@Stretch-n-Grow.com
About Us
EXPERIENCE
LOTS! Amy & Ed Wall are the owners of Stretch-n-Grow of South Eastern
Pennsylvania: Allentown (18104), Chalfont, Dresher, Doylestown, New Britain,
Quakertown, Souderton, Skippack, and Warrington. In addition to being a
fitness enthusiast throughout her life, Amy recently completed the
Philadelphia Full Marathon, ING Rock-n-Roll Half Marathon in Philadelphia,
and The Hershey Half Marathon. Amy is also a former collegiate athlete as
she played lacrosse for Lock Haven University where she earned her
Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood and Special Education. Amy taught
Kindergarten and Special Education in Johnston County Schools and Wake
County Schools, NC. Ed Wall, also a graduate and former athelete from Lock
Haven University, played baseball and earned his Bachelors degree in
Physical Education with a Minor in Coaching. Ed also recently completed the
Hershey Half Marathon. While assisting Amy, Ed currently works as a high
school Physical Education Teacher, high school Head Varsity Baseball
Coach, and high school Assistant Varsity Football Coach. Ed wall has
received numerous training on coaching variety of sports with a specific
emphasis on coaching baseball and football. With their fitness and sports
knowledge, Amy and Ed have created a quality children's fitness and sports
program filled with fun and learning!
LOTS! Amy & Ed Wall are the owners of Stretch-n-Grow of South Eastern
Pennsylvania: Allentown (18104), Chalfont, Dresher, Doylestown, New Britain,
Quakertown, Souderton, Skippack, and Warrington. In addition to being a
fitness enthusiast throughout her life, Amy recently completed the
Philadelphia Full Marathon, ING Rock-n-Roll Half Marathon in Philadelphia,
and The Hershey Half Marathon. Amy is also a former collegiate athlete as
she played lacrosse for Lock Haven University where she earned her
Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood and Special Education. Amy taught
Kindergarten and Special Education in Johnston County Schools and Wake
County Schools, NC. Ed Wall, also a graduate and former athelete from Lock
Haven University, played baseball and earned his Bachelors degree in
Physical Education with a Minor in Coaching. Ed also recently completed the
Hershey Half Marathon. While assisting Amy, Ed currently works as a high
school Physical Education Teacher, high school Head Varsity Baseball
Coach, and high school Assistant Varsity Football Coach. Ed wall has
received numerous training on coaching variety of sports with a specific
emphasis on coaching baseball and football. With their fitness and sports
knowledge, Amy and Ed have created a quality children's fitness and sports
program filled with fun and learning!
YOUTH FITNESS GUIDELINES
Our Youth Fitness Guidelines are in compliance with AFAA (Aerobic & Fitness
Assn. Of America), ACE (American Council on Exercise), ACSM (American
College of Sports Medicine) and AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics). Our
curriculum and exercise glossary are safe, effective and age-appropriate.
Our Youth Fitness Guidelines are in compliance with AFAA (Aerobic & Fitness
Assn. Of America), ACE (American Council on Exercise), ACSM (American
College of Sports Medicine) and AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics). Our
curriculum and exercise glossary are safe, effective and age-appropriate.
OUR INSTRUCTORS
Every instructor is a certified Youth Fitness Specialist. Our comprehensive
training program is rigorous and on going. Each instructor is trained and
follows the age appropriate Stretch-n-Grow curriculum for each program.
Additionally, we provide liability insurance. We choose instructors who not
only teach health and fitness, but live by it. Currently many of our coaches on
staff have degrees in early childhood education, elementary education, health
and physical education, and dance. Many of our coaches spend their extra
time running in marathons and playing sports. One of our coaches is even a
professional cheerleader! We hire well rounded, fun, energetic people to
provide fabulous fitness to all of our schools.
Every instructor is a certified Youth Fitness Specialist. Our comprehensive
training program is rigorous and on going. Each instructor is trained and
follows the age appropriate Stretch-n-Grow curriculum for each program.
Additionally, we provide liability insurance. We choose instructors who not
only teach health and fitness, but live by it. Currently many of our coaches on
staff have degrees in early childhood education, elementary education, health
and physical education, and dance. Many of our coaches spend their extra
time running in marathons and playing sports. One of our coaches is even a
professional cheerleader! We hire well rounded, fun, energetic people to
provide fabulous fitness to all of our schools.
HISTORY
Stretch-n-Grow – the world’s largest network of children’s fitness
professionals - originated in Galveston, Texas in 1992. 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 1,000 cities across America, Canada, England, Ireland,
Central America, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Portugal and Spain.
Stretch-n-Grow – the world’s largest network of children’s fitness
professionals - originated in Galveston, Texas in 1992. 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 1,000 cities across America, Canada, England, Ireland,
Central America, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Portugal and Spain.
ADVISORY BOARD
Our exercises and curriculum were developed under the supervision of an
Advisory Board consisting of pediatricians, nutritionists, educators and
fitness professional. Our Advisory Board and Affiliate Advisory Council
regularly review our program to ensure that our participants enjoy the most
effective and safe exercises available for children.
Our exercises and curriculum were developed under the supervision of an
Advisory Board consisting of pediatricians, nutritionists, educators and
fitness professional. Our Advisory Board and Affiliate Advisory Council
regularly review our program to ensure that our participants enjoy the most
effective and safe exercises available for children.
MISSION
- To lay a foundation for a healthy lifestyle and a positive attitude
toward well-being
- To establish life-long patterns of fitness and good eating habits
- To prepare children for participation in physical education and
athletic programs
- To empower parents and child care providers in setting a healthy
example for children
| “Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6 |
| Serving areas in Bucks, Montgomery, and Lehigh Counties |
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