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Junior Tennis Fall Begins Sept 5th
If you would like to speak with anyone on the team, please ask for them at the front desk, call 985.626.3706, or email them at the addresses listed.
Foundations, PASS, Homeschool PE Begins August 15th
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October 14th - Come dressed in your Halloween costume. We will have Halloween crafts and pranks.
September 16th - 80s party, break out the neon and poofy hair, and get ready to rock.
December 16th - Christmas crafts and decorating donuts.
November 18th - Thanksgiving activities and turkey shaped cookie cake.
Babysitting Certifications Begins October 29th
3thepac.com HIGHLIGHTS OUR LIFEGUARDS SPIN MUSCLES 9 14 Club Hours Monday – Thursday 4:45 AM – 9:00 PM Friday 4:45 AM – 8:00 PM Saturday 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM Sunday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Scheduled Events Yoga Workshop Saturday, September 17th Halloween Day at PAC Monday, October 31st Coffee Cart (Cookies and Caffeine) Friday, November 18th Pie Day Giveaway Tuesday, November 22nd Pictures with Santa Sunday, December 4th Tennis Tournaments 26TH MICHELOB ULTRA TENNIS CLASSIC October 13th - 16th NORTHSHORE TOURNAMENTCOMBO November 10th - 13th MEMBER SPOTLIGHT 6 BALANCE EXERCISES 18 MEMBER EVENTS / SOCIALS 26 EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT 37
In a world of self-doubt, loss and hurt, self-love doesn’t always come easy — even as us grown ups try to teach such compassion to our little ones.
Bringing your knees to your chest and wrapping your arms around your legs offers a sense of security. You are giving yourself a great big hug and providing self-love and compassion. Try to add some affirmations along with it for a healthy inner dialogue. YOGA POSES
Some people might refer to it as Wind Relieving yoga pose as well. This pose is known for its wonderful digestive and bloating relief, but is also great for promoting self-love and comfort.
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Some of the best things we can share with the world are love and compassion; but that begins with ourselves. When we practice self-love and self-compassion, we create space to share loving kindness with others.
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There are many yoga poses that can help us strengthen our selflove (including heart opening yoga poses), so we’ve listed a few that you can try with children and benefit from as an adult.
We’ve previously mentioned how we use mindfulness to build connections and spread love and kindness. We also look to yoga and mindfulness practices to help embrace an open heart, encourage vulnerability, and promote compassion too!
KNEES TO CHEST POSE
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is a heart opener that fires up the core while improving our balance and digestion. It is the perfect antidote for a mid-afternoon slump, and can release our low back and hip tightness too.
As we rest our forehead on the floor, it signals to our brain that we are safe — and that it’s okay to relax.
TRIANGLE POSE
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Triangle can be tricky though, so we create a guide on how to master it, but its benefits are plentiful even beyond heart opening.
CHILD’S POSE
is an easy go-to yoga pose for self-love, security, and compassion. It helps us find peace, center, and relaxation.
Much of our fears and doubts come from a lack of security. When we create a space we can find re-centering, we are able to regain that security and in turn, a place in our hearts for self-love.
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• Provide immediate first aid during events like heat exhaustion or heat stroke.
• Respond to emergencies, like water rescues or medical emergencies.
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Lifeguards keep our fun in the sun, well, fun! Although it may seem like a glamorous summer job, lifeguarding is a considerable responsibility. Safety is one of the most challenging things to manage during the summer, whether people underestimate the heat or need serious medical or personal help.
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• Observe and enforce safety rules, like running on wet surfaces, diving in unsafe areas, or bringing glass away from where it could be dangerous.
• Save lives by pulling people out of the water when there is an unsafe scenario, knowing when the weather risks someone’s safety, or calling upon management or medical personnel for assistance.
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As a club dedicated to pool vibes we want to share our appreciation for this underestimatedoften branch of first responders.
• Monitor poolgoers in and out of the water.
• Mantain cleanliness of the pool and deck.
Lifeguards protect your summer. After training and preparation, a lifeguard takes on the role of first aid mixed with logistics, safety, and rescue. For example, a lifeguard at the pool or beach might:
HARTON is one of our head lifeguards during the summer season. He grew up in a small Southeast Asia city called Brunei. This is where he gained his love of being in the water. While living in Brunei he began competitive swimming, and also set a teen Triathlon record while there. When he moved to Mandeville he continued his love of swimming. For the past two years, he has been at PAC keeping everyone safe. Harton will be attending ULL this fall in order to obtain his Architecture degree. In his free time, he loves to play the cello, read, and work out. When asked, Harton said his favorite thing about PAC is the family atmosphere and the smoothies.
MEET A FEW OF OUR SUMMER HEAD GUARDS
JAX is one of our head lifeguards here at PAC. This will be his third season with us. Jax is a Northlake Christian High graduate and swam on the SwimPac team in high school. He is about to enter his dream college (LSU) to obtain his PreVeterinarian degree. Besides swimming and watching over your kiddos, Jax likes to play baseball and go fishing. When I asked Jax what his favorite thing about PAC is, he said the feeling of family with all his coworkers, from the lifeguards to the back office. Jax is an exemplary employee, and we are lucky to have him.
DAVID is one of our head lifeguards during the summer season. This is David’s 4th summer lifeguarding at PAC. He also swam on the PAC swim team during his high school days. David also is a coach for the PAC swim team. He grew up in Mandeville and graduated from St. Paul’s. He is currently attending Southeastern University to obtain his Psychology degree. In his free time, David likes to draw, paint, and of course, swim! After meeting with David, you can tell he takes his job very seriously and is committed to keeping everyone safe this summer.
OUR SUMMER LIFEGUARDS (From Left to Right) Micheal Woody, Miller Bourgeois, David Barcelona, Ethen Caldwell, Owen Womack, Katelyn Armentor, Harton Krebs, Jax Hastings, Tatum Pounders, Lindsey Carrick, Gage Graham, Grace Martinez, Christian Lues, Isabelle Breaux, Alexander Mize, Malachi Bahlinger, Sarah Sinn, Jude Barcelona, James Thibodaux, Iris McNamara, Ethan Satterlee, Malayna Hickey, Patrick Caldwell, Lilly Marion, Harrison Dodge, Trinity Fegan, Fischer Redmond
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STANDING DOWNDOG
Cow pose to counter bad posture. Lift your chest and tailbone so your back curves. Gaze slightly upward with a relaxed neck .
BY KAYLA B ERGERON , Pelican Athletic Club GROUP EXERCISE & YOGA INSTRUCTOR
Figure Four to relieve low back ache and open the hips. Keeping spine neutral, place one ankle on the opposite thigh. Lean forward toward your calf, while keeping your upper back straight. Switch legs.
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Seated twist to ease low discomfortbackand increase spine mobility. B reath in through your nose, lengthen your spine and twist to one side. Let the exhales deepen you into the twist. Switch sides.
Lateral side bend to stretch QL muscle which may cause low back tension. Keeping spine long, lift one arm overhead in opposite direction. Switch sides.
Standing downdog to lengthen spine, stretch low back and back of legs. Place hands onto desk. Standing with feet hip distance apart, start walking back till arms are lined up with ears.
TRY THESE YOGA POSES YOU CAN DO AT YOUR DESK. Sitting all day?
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GROUP EXERCISE
Indoor cycling is a total-body workout that works all major muscle groups. Here are seven areas you work on and how you use them while cycling.
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GLUTES
QUADRICEPS. Your quadriceps will be the primary muscles used as you pedal and climb hills, leading to strong, toned legs.
BACK. Maintain a strong, stable spine throughout the class, which will help to strengthen and tone your back muscles.
LOWER LEGS. You’ll work your calves with each cycle, which helps to protect your ankles and feet while cycling and during everyday activities.
HAMSTRINGS. Cycling helps to strengthen and loosen your hamstrings, which lift the pedal up with each cycle and stabilize your joints.
. Feel your glutes working with each pump, especially when you stand up from your seat, do an incline, or increase the resistance.
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UPPER BODY. Use your upper body to support yourself on the bike. Some classes incorporate upper-body exercises using dumbbells or resistance bands.
CORE. Use your core to stabilize your body throughout the class, which helps achieve overall balance, especially when standing.
HOLIDAY TOWEL
SET - Three waffle weave hand towels come rolled in canvas basket for gifting .
HOLIDAY 5 OZ CANDLE
- fill your home with winter nostalgia and cozy fragrances. Add a ribbon to give as a gift or add to a stocking!
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light weight joggers are perfect for wearing all year round
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2-piece set. Washed canvas toddler sized apron features appliquéd front pocket. Includes a metal cookie cutter
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TOTE BAG - Designed for your convenience during the busy holiday shopping / gift giving season. Strong enough to carry heavy items but will also fold up small and fit into a handbag.
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“Coast” Into the holiday with these Mud Pie Felt Holiday Coasters with endless uses, creative gift giving, and fun holiday decorating.
A lightweight layer made to transition from season to season and activity to activity.
HOLIDAY CANVAS
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- Like their gym short counterparts, these pants are in a league of their own. With extreme comfort, durable fabrics, and a loose, loungy fit, these gym sweats are ready for anything.
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You probably already know that having a regular fitness routine has a wide range of positive health effects on your body, but did you also know that it's good for your mental
HOWYOURSTRESSINGBODY
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more and more research shows that working out regularly can boost other aspects of your health, especially when responding to and dealing with stress. The human stress response occurs within a remarkable system designed to detect threats and keep us safe. By constantly and unconsciously sensing and monitoring our internal and external worlds, our stress response system determines whether we feel safe and free to relax and befriend/rest and digest, or if we feel fear and primed to prepare to fight the danger or flee from a threat. Fortunately and unfortunately, our stress
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response system has one major default: it is more prone to perceive threats than presume or detect safety. The good news is that if we detect something as threatening even when it isn't, we have a much better chance of survival. The not-so-good news is that every time our system is activated, it triggers a cascade of stress hormones designed to mobilize our bodies for fight or flight. Over time this unconsciously repeated activation of the sympathetic nervous system, aka "gas pedal response," predisposes us to overreact to stressors that are not life-threatening, such as people hogging your favorite workout equipment, work pressures, and relational difficulties.
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As with all things in life, we get better at what we practice, so regrettably, the more we practice overreacting, the better we
mood swings, depression, substance abuse, and addiction. Research even suggests that high-stress levels over time speed up the aging process and slow down cognitive and behavioral performance. Though stress in life is inevitable, you can help control your body's response to it by exercising regularly. Regular physical exercise helps to protect us from the negative effects of our mobility responses by strengthening our musculoskeletal system, reducing baseline levels of stress hormones, and blunting hormonal responses to perceived psychological stress. Moreover, consciously including exercises that evoke the parasympathetic, aka the "brake pedal response" of our nervous system, helps us to have more balance within our nervous system which widens our window of stress tolerance.
By Teri Groves, MSW-LCSW, ACSW, BCD Neurohealth Specialist and PAC Yoga and Fitness Instructor
get at overreacting, effectively making us more prone to experiencing the symptoms of chronic stress. (To learn more about chronic stress's physical and mental health symptoms, refer to Helpguide.org). Chronic stress can lead to many physical health issues involving cardiovascular, endocrine, digestive, and immune disorders. It can also contribute to mental health issues such as anxiety,
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Incorporating practices such as yoga, mindfulness, and meditation into our exercise repertoire allows us to experience a greater sense of control and a more contented state of mind and body.
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Ilsa Dias moved here from Portugal 11 years ago. When she arrived in the states, she was looking for a place to find friends and where she could call home. All three of Ilsa’s children have grown up in PAC Childcare. Ilsa is an avid participant in Group Ex classes, from Spin, Body Pump, and Pure Strength. She said the things she loves most about PAC are the instructors, the environment, and all the friends she has made along the way! Ilsa has three children, and they all participate in PAC programs. The two older daughters are a part of the SwimPAC team, and her son Manny is on his way to being a swim team member and currently taking swim lessons from Coach Marion.
Manny has been coming to PAC his entire life. He started in the Mother’s Day out program. He has then advanced to taking weekly private lessons from Coach Marion. At only two years old, Manny has gained confidence in the pool, unlike any of his peers. His progression has been incredible. Ilsa (Manny’s Mom) hopes Manny follows in his two sisters’ footsteps (they swim for Team PAC) and joins the PAC Swim Team when he becomes old enough. Manny is a bundle of energy and other than swimming; Manny loves to play outside, jump on the trampoline, and play futbol (soccer).
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Paisley has been attending private swim lessons for three weeks now with Coach Marion. When Paisley started, it took time for her to trust her instructor and gain confidence in the pool. Paisley’s Dad said, “The first week was a learning curve for her, and I wasn’t sure she gained much from the lessons. My fear of that was stomped the following week when we took our family vacation to the beach. Paisley jumped into the pool and was doing fantastic!” When they returned from the beach, Paisley entered the two weeks of lessons she took off. Her mom admits, “she is swimming great, and her confidence in the water was second to none when she began”. Paisley’s dad hopes she keeps that love of swimming throughout her
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Paisley Tong
1 medium sweet pepper (any color), diced
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
With black-eyed peas, sweet potatoes, ground beef and comforting spices, this soup has every wonderful memory from your childhood simmered together in one tasty pot.
Add greens; cook until tender, 15-18 minutes. If desired, add more cumin and curry.
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
NUTRITION FACTS
RECIPES
4 cups chopped collard greens or chopped fresh spinach
The South in a Pot Soup
INGREDIENTS
Add black-eyed peas, cumin, curry, salt and pepper; stir in broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until sweet potato is almost tender, 15-18 minutes.
1 tablespoon ground cumin
For slow cooker: In a 4- to 5-qt. slow cooker, crumble ground beef; add next 8 ingredients. (You don’t need the canola oil.) Pour in enough broth to reach desired consistency. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours. A half-hour before serving, skim off any fat; add greens.
3/4 teaspoon salt
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2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reducedsodium beef broth
1-1/4 cups: 267 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 544mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 5g fiber), 22g protein.
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
DIRECTIONS
In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Cook and stir ground beef until no longer pink, 8-10 minutes; crumble meat. Add the onion, sweet potato and pepper; saute until onion and pepper are slightly softened, 4-5 minutes.
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon curry powder
Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.
1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
1 large sweet onion, diced
“I cannot give Scott McWilliams of PAC Physical Therapy enough praise for the physical therapy that has been provided to me after rotator cuff surgery. I began therapy mid March, and in just two months time my orthopedic surgeon stated, ‘that my progress of movement and strength was considerably further along than any of his other patients, and that I was two months ahead of the game.’ I attribute this completely to the undivided attention that I have received from Scott while in my therapy sessions. The one-on-one approach to care is really quite unusual in the physical therapy world, and it has provided me with the type of treatments at every appointment which fit my needs and challenge me every single time. This is the reason for my accelerated progress. I cannot thank Scott enough for all of his help. PAC Physical Therapy is is only place for me.”
PAC TherapyPhysical
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No matter what the cause, imbalance can lead to serious falls and injuries. To avoid this problem, most senior citizens can benefit from doing special exercises to build and maintain good balance.
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Jenny Dreessen, Director of Pelican Athletic Club’s YES program, illustrates a number of different types of balancerelated exercises that are appropriate for senior citizens with member Arleen Kern.
opposite leg off the ground.
Reach the stability ball overhead and away from the lifted leg. Lift and lower leg 10 repetitions for 3 sets.
SENIORS
The ability to balance when we stand and when we walk is a complex skill that many people take for granted. Usually, balancing is something that people do without conscious thought. They use balance to navigate their environment without having to exert effort or think about it.
But for others, particularly senior citizens, balance is a struggle. Some senior citizens experience dizziness or weakness that causes imbalance while others suffer from diseases like Parkinson’s Disease or Lewy Body Disorder that can cause postural issues that lead to imbalance.
one leg as you lift the opposite leg off the ground. Work towards holding this position for 30 seconds.
SQUATS Initiate squat by hinging hips back and then bending the knees. Keep spine long and shoulders back and down. Repeat 10 repetitions for 3 sets.
STANCETANDEM
SINGLE LEG STAND Shift your bodyweight to
right foot directly in front of left foot as if walking a tightrope. Maintain balance in this position for 30 seconds. Repeat with left foot forward.
with internal rotation (toes in, heels out) - Repeat 10 repetitions for 3 sets.
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Pelican Athletic Club offers Balance Training Classes Monday & Thursday 10:50 AM
CALF RAISES
We have been able to stay consistent by setting goals for ourselves – measurable and achievable goals. When we first joined, we developed a plan to do the Freestyle Circuit class 3 days per week. As we have become stronger and more fit, we have added classes incrementally. You will see us in weekly Freestyle Circuit, Ageless Agility, Balance, and Senior
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Why did you choose to join PAC?
Our close friends, also members of PAC, recommended that we join PAC after moving here in December 2021. During our tour, we were impressed with the number of group exercise classes designed specifically for people in our age range and fitness level. PAC has classes that address strength training and classes that focus on balance and flexibility. We also liked the wide variety of other activities at PAC, including tennis, pickleball, and swimming. The overall feel of PAC is unique, too. Everyone is friendly, from the front desk staff to the instructors and the other members. There is a “local” aspect to PAC that we like – it really is a community.
What has been your joiningsurprisebiggestaboutPAC?
MetStrength classes. We find that the other members also hold us accountable, which inspires us to keep showing up to class.
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How do you stay consistent with your fitness and workouts?
The biggest surprise has been finding out that there is so much more at PAC outside of working out. We’ve enjoyed the member appreciation events like the coffee carts. We’ve also had fun participating in the YES (Young Energetic Seniors) outings and just socializing with friends we’ve made in our classes. PAC has become more than just the place we work out; it is our community.
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YES (YOUNG ENERGETIC SENIORS) ACTIVITIES
Congratulations to the USTA 40 & Over 4.0 Team: State Champions!
CONGRATS!
Congratulations to the USTA 55 & Over 4.0 Team: State Champions!
CONGRATS!
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They will represent the State of Louisiana at the Sectional Championship to be held in Auburn, Alabama August 12-14, 2022.
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From Left to Right: Bentley Harvery (Captain), Greg Gordon, Kevin Phayer, Mitch Tucker, Bill Spiess, Mark Ferrer, Chris Kobrock, Steve Jacobs, Jeff Thompson Not Pictured: Jay Butcher, Mike Mesa, Ron Regouffre
From Left to Right: Robby Economides, Ron Regouffre, Bill Spiess, Jay Butcher, Mark Ferrer, Mitch Tucker, Steve Jacobs, Chris Kobrock, Mike Mesa, Jeff Thompson, Bentley Harvey (Captain) Not Pictured: Peter Feringa, Greg Gorden, David Parnell
They will be representing the State of Louisiana at the Sectional Championships to be held in Little Rock, Arkansas September 16 - 19, 2022.
Congratulations to these PAC members for winning the 2.5 USTA State Championship!
From Left to Right : Justin Guitreau, Keith West, Charlie “Dink" RonnieMatthewMichaelMccoy,Steicher,Raley,Matherne
This team represented Louisiana in the 2.5 sectionals in Rome, GA.
From Left to Right: Keith West, Mark Maloney, Ronnie Matherne, Charlie “Dink” Mccoy, Justin Guitreau Not Pictured: Matthew Raley, Nelson Sosh, Michael Streicher, James “Owner” Vitrano
MEN’S SECTIONAL2.5
CONGRATS!
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Youth ProgramsFitnessBESTPROGRAMSONTHENORTHSHORE
It is my privilege to train the youth of our community here at Pelican Athletic Club. The longer I have been at PAC, the more I have enjoyed watching the kids progress athletically, socially, and mentally. I have this opportunity to witness progressions because our club offers classes for each stage of development. Please read to learn about our excellent youth programs.
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by Josh Curry Youth Fitness Coordinator
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FOUNDATIONS
Foundations, our newest program is designed for 6-10yo. In weekly groups, children in these classes run, crawl, leap, jump, carry, throw, climb, build, and communicate. Coaches structure the class around lessons, drills, games, and obstacle courses that encourage these foundational movement patterns. These classes have inspired many beautiful stories of boosts in confidence, skill, and success.
Homeschool PE is a great opportunity for quality social engagement as well as physical development. Coaches work with the children in groups while assigning age-appropriate
YOUTH FITNESS
Our Junior Varsity program is designed for 10-13yo and bridges the basic skills of Foundations and the intense training of Varsity. For the first time, pre-teens will learn the mechanics of sprinting and changing directions and how this applies to different sports. In addition, the participants are introduced to weightlifting with dumbbells,
kettlebells, and light barbells. They will also learn lessons on organization, respect, communication, and work ethic to prepare them for high school training.
Josh Curry is a certified personal trainer through NSCA, certified Olympic lifting coach through USAW, and is an avid kettlebell enthusiast. He currently leads PAC’s PASS Varsity program and he developed the Foundations program for young children. Josh has a passion for self-education and consistently pursues new research in our field. He specializes in speed training, injury recovery and prevention, busting myths about health and fitness, and odd-implement training like logs, sandbags, and macebells. To get a feel for Josh’s style of training in a group setting come check out one of his Metabolic Strength classes or Burn classes! to register email Josh@thepac.com
exercise. The games that are played with the whole class are a wonderful way for younger children to learn skills and strategies from their older peers in a challenging but encouraging environment. The program is 16 weeks long and is open for complimentary sign-up to all members.
PASS JUNIOR VARSITY
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PASS VARSITY
Our Varsity program is designed for high school and collegiate young adults and is meant to bring full athletic potential to the athlete. We strive to enhance strength, speed, reaction times, and injury resilience. Athletes will learn how to Olympic/power lift, use all modalities in the gym, move efficiently on the court or field, cultivate useful mindsets, and give their bodies proper nutrition. We have a very supportive group environment with outstanding leadership from older athletes.
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SIPS &
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Your child(ren) will be entertained with toys and activities that are ageappropriate while being divided into separate areas in order to keep infants, toddlers and
Playland
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offers extended care for children who remain in Playland after using their two hours or for times when their Parent/Guardian wishes to leave the premises. Extended care is available (cannot exceed 12 hours per week) and must be prearranged with Childcare Services Director or Playland staff.
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“Words cannot even describe what a lifesaver Playland at PAC has been for our family- especially over the last couple of crazy years. Ms. Karen & the Playland staff have become like family to us and my children genuinely miss playing with them on days we can’t go. Both of my toddlers have been attending since they were in the baby room and now they love climbing all over their great playground equipment! I’m extremely picky about childcare and as a result, the only babysitters my children have ever had have been employees. My daughter & son adore Playland. I can’t express how much I appreciate being able to workout and feel like myself for an hour while I know my children are right down the hall getting quality care and running off steam too. Thank you again for being a bright spot through such a roller coaster of parenthood so far!”
Meghan Rosevally
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older children with their own age groups. We also have an outdoor playground for the children. Children 6 weeks to 5 years of age, who are members of PAC, may use Playland for up to two hours each day while their Parent/Guardian remains on premises. Every family membership includes 2 hours of childcare per day, for each child, registered on your membership, ages 6 weeks to
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FALL Session I (5 Weeks) Monday & SeptemberWednesday5-October 5 FALL Session II (5 Weeks) Monday & Wednesday October 17 - November 16 JUNIOR TENNIS Fall / Winter Sessions Winter Session I (3 Weeks) Monday & Wednesday November 28 - December 14 Winter Session II (5 Weeks) Monday & Wednesday January 9 - February 8
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Austin has been named PAC’s Junior of the month (June) and placed 1st in the Baton Rouge Junior Tournament! Austin has been taking weekly private lessons from Coach Luis for the past year and attending the Junior Clinics off and on since age 5. In the USTA Junior Team Tennis State Tournament in Baton Rouge, Austin’s team placed 1st. His team members were: Grayson Moran, Gabriel Colceriu-Dandu, Luke Ledet, TY OJeda, Sal Giglo, Lilly Stone, Mia Tyree, Charlotte Eagen, and Bailey Burris, and Avery Massa. The team will compete in the Junior Ream Tennis Southern Championship tournament in Rome, Georgia, on September 3, 2022. Austin also recently came in second place in PAC’s junior game for 12 and under boys. He will also play in the Junior State Clay Tournament on July 24th. Austin’s favorite pro is Nadal!
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Myth Busters Specialty Fitness Classes
Metabolic Strength and BURN classes have long records of popularity, but trainers will frequently talk to members who are nervous about attending. Unfortunately, much of this nervousness stems from wrong information and unfounded fears. So let’s dive into some common misconceptions to pave the way for new attendees.
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Myth: I know more strength at my age would improve my life, but Metabolic Strength lifting will be too heavy and cause an injury. Our trainers can adjust the workouts to make an accessible starting point and keep you progressing. The key to strength training into older age is not to shy away but to continue working hard
BUILD & BURN
Truth: You could very well burn even more! However, there is no guarantee. You must select heavier weights, use an excellent form, and push your pace to achieve a high caloric burn for yourself!
Myth: BURN is a class for only fit and athletic people; be ready, or you will fall behind.
Myth: BURN is a 1 hour, nonstop class for cardio.
Truth: BURN is a class that can offer alternative movements, adjustment of pace, and an encouraging atmosphere.
By Josh Curry
Truth: Although cardio will always be a component, BURN’s structure and type of workout will vary based on the day or the trainer. Some days you will move like an athlete, play games, or lift reasonably heavy weights.
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Myth: The BURN workout will burn 600-900 Calories.
Myth: You need to already be in great shape to start CrossFit.One
Myth: I want to do the Metabolic Strength class, but I’m afraid lifting weights will make me look bulky.
Brass Pelican CrossFit is an affiliate of CrossFit. So, let’s begin by answering the question; what is CrossFit? CrossFit is a strength and conditioning workout of functional movements performed at a high-intensity level. These movements are actions that you perform in your day-to-day life, like squatting, pulling, pushing, etc. There are many opinions about CrossFit, just as there are with any other type
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of the most critical foundations of CrossFit is its scalability. You do not need an extensive athletic background, a deep knowledge of Olympic lifts, gymnastics skills, or crazy endurance. Working with the coaches to understand where you are and where you want to get, plus a desire to improve your health and fitness is all anyone needs to begin CrossFit.
Truth: Many women have this fear, but it is unfounded. Gaining muscle is a challenging process. It won’t happen by accident. Also, most of our strength gains come from improved neurological function. So instead of thinking about the weights bulking you up, think about them giving you a nervous system upgrade!
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Truth: A common attack against CrossFit has been that it leads to many injuries among its participants. As with any workout or sport, there are inherent risks, and with CrossFit
Myth: CrossFit is dangerous.
with strategy and patience. Metabolic Strength is filled with these kinds of successes.
of lifestyle, workout, sport, hobby, job, etc. It is estimated that there are roughly 4 million CrossFitters worldwide. Its members are so devoted to the competitive approach to fitness that the community has even been described as cult-like. Below we would like to dispel a few myths you may have heard about CrossFit that give you a wrong impression or may even be keeping you from trying CrossFit.
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Myth: CrossFit is just for “CrossFit folk.”
Truth: CrossFit, by nature, is competitive and is focused on competition between athletes. However, it is 100% up to each athlete how much they want to compete with others or themselves. Some thrive on CrossFit’s competitive nature, while others would rather stay away from the competition part of CrossFit. What is unique about CrossFit is that there are different types of athletes with different goals pushing each other to improve their health and fitness.
Truth: This is a prevalent myth to those who have not been to many CrossFit gyms and seen the wide range of women who do CrossFit. Their idea of a female CrossFitter is shaped mainly by what many see on TV, online, and on social media. In reality, those elite athletes make up a tiny percentage of women doing CrossFit, and their body types are by no means the norm for female CrossFitters.
being a very intense sport, athletes will, unfortunately, find themselves injured from time to time. CrossFit injuries often result from athletes pushing too hard, not staying within their capabilities, or not listening to their bodies. CrossFit is not a high-impact sport such as football or hockey, where athletes are not always in complete control of what happens. Even so, no conclusive evidence indicates that CrossFit causes more injuries than any running, cycling, football, hockey, soccer, softball, or other sports. To minimize risk, you should always understand your capabilities, listen to your body, and give yourself enough time to rest.
Pelican Athletic Club is one of the few health clubs in the country with an active endurance training program with highly qualified and experienced instructors and coaches. Its weekly class offerings include five swimming classes, two strength classes, and one track session, providing guided instruction for all levels of ability. Participating in the program is easy but perhaps intimidating for beginners and intermediate exercisers. Here are answers to some of the most asked questions about the program.
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Myth: If I’m a girl, it will make me big and bulky.
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skills and comfort with the water. Still, the Tuesday and Thursday 530 a.m. and 930 a.m. classes and the evening classes are beginner-friendly with technical instruction and conditioning. Wednesday at 530 a.m. and Saturday at 7 a.m. are more conditioned-based.
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Truth: All classes require some rudimentary
Myth: I need to exercise more than five hours weekly to do an endurance event.
Myth: I need to be an experienced swimmer to attend a swim class.
Truth: This would depend on the duration of the event. Training for events that last between 10 and 15 hours to complete requires serious devotion to training. However, training for one or two-hour events can be successfully done with only 5-10 hours per week of training.
Myth: Strength training isn’t important for endurance athletes.
Myth: I need to be someone who commits more than five hours per week to a specific endurance sport to have fun and accomplish goals.
integrated multiple exercise types into programming, from 5k’s to Ironman training, with positive results.
Truth: Strength training provides many benefits to endurance training despite popular belief. It strengthens the muscles and connective tissue around the joints to help make them more resilient to the demands of endurance training. It makes the body more efficient and improves performance during long endurance training sessions. And the biggest surprise is if the strength training session is demanding enough, it provides cardiovascular benefits equal to, if not better, than an endurance session.
Each week as the Varsity athletes start rolling in, you will see a young man walking through the Performance Center doors with a snack in his mouth and a smile on his face. As he shovels down the rest of the snack, you can be sure you will hear, “What’s up, coach?” “What’s up, buddy” “How are you guys doing?” He gives handshakes and fist bumps and checks in on the younger athletes.
Tanner Tomingas may not be our longest attending Varsity member, but he is our oldest athlete (24 years old.) In May of this year, he asked questions about the program but thought he was too old to try it out. Given the influx of new, young
Tanner is a valuable team player with a tremendous work ethic, he is coachable, committed, and driven to improve. For example, if he misses a workout, he will go to the club later to do it on his own. This work ethic is the behavior that I look for in Varsity athletes.
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Tanner recently received the gift of his firstborn son; he is our first athlete to be a father! I occasionally call out to Tanner, “Show your son how to be a man!” Everyone smiles as Tanner explodes out of the bottom of a squat or sprints ahead of the pack during conditioning. I love the example of a father working to improve himself for the benefit of his child. It strengthens and softens our hearts and minds to see it in Thereaction.will be a day when Tanner Tomingas will have to move on to another program, but I am grateful for his presence now and know the kids will cherish his example as they enter adulthood.
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athletes, I encouraged him to join and be a leader in the class. Tanner made himself at home in our program from day one. He filled the role perfectly with his gymnast background, Crossfit experience, peer encouragement, and hilarity – seriously, this guy has me laughing every time I see Thoughhim.
Jonathan has been a part of our Housekeeping Team for over 7 years. You’ll find him running towels, cracking jokes, showing off his socks, and even eating a sweet or 2. He brings so much joy to our Members and our Team. We are so lucky to have him!
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Trip (10) started swimming on the summer team 5 years ago, then eventually loved it so much that he joined the year-round team in 2018. Trip is a 6-time Louisiana State Champion for the 10 & under boys division. He has also been on 4 PAC relay teams that have been AllState. Trip, brother Nick, and their teammates finished in the highest placement, fifth place, in this past Long Course
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State Meet in July at the LSU Natatorium. Trip also added three more individual state titles and three runner-up finishes in his six individual events!
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swim lessons at PAC with Coach Marion. Since he joined the year-round team in 2021 and competed in his first state swim meet this past summer, contributing to important relay points for the SwimPAC team. In addition to swim, Nick loves playing flag football and baseball.
Addie (9) started summer swimming soon after her older brother was 5 and joined the year-round team at 6. She is a multi-sport athlete, and while taking a season off from year-round swimming, she is currently a level 3 Flairs competitive gymnast for Northshore Gymnastics. In addition, she enjoys playing recreational soccer.
Nick (7) joined summer swim when he was just four as the team’s youngest member after
Members of PAC since 2017, this family of 6 has engulfed themselves in the Swim culture here at PAC. They love their teammates, coaches, and all the SwimPAC families they have become close with over the years.
Josie (5) was the final Hemelt to join the summer Pelicans team this past summer after lessons with Coach Marion. She has waited years for this day after spending many hours poolside at swim meets as a baby and toddler watching her siblings. As the youngest summer swimmer, Josie enjoyed meeting new friends and loved all the high school kids that coached her group. Josie also went to PAC Preschool in 2019 and loved having Ms. Melissa as her teacher. Outside of swim, Josie also participates in gymnastics and recreational soccer.
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After a summer full of swim team and activities, Trip, Nick, and Addie competed in their first kids’ Triathalon while on vacation in Pennsylvania. As a family full of little athletes, the Hemelts love that they found a club where the kids can excel in swimming and participate in other various sports through classes and lessons. The Hemelt family is grateful for all the childhood memories their kids are making and the incredible coaches that have guided them along the way. Many more memories to come.
