We will always be committed to providing the highest quality parkour coaching possible at Freedom in Motion. 💪 We’re thrilled to announce a major milestone in our journey— 12 coaching team members have officially earned their A.D.A.P.T. (Art du Déplacement And Parkour Teaching) certification!
This certification has a notoriously high rate of applicants not passing and becoming qualified. All 12 of our coaches pass, some even with 100% scores on the evaluation sections of the event. A.D.A.P.T is an internationally recognized qualification that represents the gold standard in parkour coaching, and it’s a game-changer for our gym and the entire local parkour community.
These Freedom in Motion coaches are now certified through both A.D.A.P.T and FiM's internal parkour certification program.
What is A.D.A.P.T. and Why Does It Matter?
A.D.A.P.T. is the world’s leading parkour coaching certification, designed to ensure instructors have the skills, knowledge, and experience necessary to teach parkour effectively and safely.
Developed by some of the original pioneers of the sport, this program has been shaping professional parkour coaching since 2008 and is recognized by major sports organizations worldwide, including the American Council of Exercise (ACE) and the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM).
What sets A.D.A.P.T. apart is its rigorous approach to coaching education. It’s not just about being able to perform cool tricks—it’s about understanding the science, methodology, and philosophy behind coaching.
Earning this certification requires intense training, assessments, and a deep dive into safety protocols, lesson planning, and long-term athlete development. It’s an intensive process that challenges even the most experienced coaches to improve.
How This Makes Our Coaches—and Your Experience—Better
With this certification, our Freedom in Motion coaching team is now more equipped than ever to deliver top-tier instruction. Here’s what this means for you and your family:
1. More Structured and Effective Training Our coaches have learned new ways to structure classes that maximize skill progression, safety, and engagement. They’ve gained techniques to manage time better, track student progress, and create lesson plans that push students to grow while having fun.
2. A Renewed Passion for Coaching Many of our coaches described this certification as a transformative experience that reignited their passion for parkour and teaching. They walked away with a fresh perspective on coaching, inspired to continuously refine their skills and improve the learning experience for students.
3. A Safer, More Supportive Training Environment
While safety has always been a priority at Freedom in Motion, the A.D.A.P.T. program has given our coaches even more tools to assess risks, create safe progressions, and ensure long-term athlete development. Students can now feel even more confident that they are learning in an environment designed for their well-being.
4. A Stronger Sense of Community
During the certification, our coaches pushed their physical and mental limits together, learning what it truly means to support one another. One of our coaches described a grueling physical challenge where teamwork and encouragement were the only things keeping them moving forward. This experience deepened their bond as a coaching team, and that sense of camaraderie now extends into our classes, fostering an even more positive and motivating atmosphere for students.
Words from Our Coaches
FiM Head Coach Joey Adrian shared his thoughts on the experience: “I went into the certification a little skeptical, wondering why it was rated so highly. But I was immediately impressed by EVERY aspect of the training. The instructors were knowledgeable and relatable and fostered an environment of constant learning.
The biggest thing I took away was a reignited passion for parkour and coaching. Learning more about the origins of parkour and being surrounded by high-level coaches made me realize how much more I could improve. I walked away with the tools to make every class more fun, beneficial, and purpose-driven for students. Now, I want to constantly push myself to create better and better sessions.”
Another Freedom in Motion coach reflected on the impact of the certification:
“This experience made me realize how much room there is to grow. Even after years of coaching, I discovered new ways to refine my teaching. I’ve learned to reflect on my classes, document my progress, and constantly seek improvement. Since completing the certification, I’ve noticed a big difference in how my students respond to my coaching. The lessons feel sharper, more structured, and more impactful.”
What This Means for Our Community
Earning A.D.A.P.T. certification is a huge win for every student at Freedom in Motion.
It means that when you or your child train at our gym, you’re learning from coaches who are passionate about parkour and certified to teach it at the highest level.
We are beyond excited to bring this elevated coaching experience to our members. Whether you’re stepping into your first parkour class or you’ve been training for years, you can trust that you are receiving instruction backed by world-class education and expertise.
This is just the beginning. Our coaches are dedicated to ongoing growth, and we look forward to continuing to raise the bar for parkour education in our community. Thank you for being part of the journey with us!
Ready to Experience the Difference?
Come see firsthand what this next level of coaching looks like! Join us for a class at Freedom in Motion and experience the benefits of A.D.A.P.T.-certified coaching for yourself.
See you in class!
— The Freedom in Motion Team
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