By Claudia Loucks
Geneseo Current
Kristi Cobo, Geneseo Park District Gymnastics Coach and Teacher, recently received the District’s RESPECT Award:
-R – Recreational, Health & Wellness Opportunities.
-E – Excellence.
-S – Safety.
-P-Positivity.
-Equitable – Creating an environment of inclusion for the whole community.
-C – Communication.
-T – Teamwork.
Cobo has joined Larry and Chris Ward in coaching and teaching gymnastics for the Geneseo Park District and the Ward couple nominated her to receive the prestigious award.
Kristi Cobo recently was awarded the Geneseo Park District RESPECT Award
Their nomination letter stated, “Kristi is a wonder example and carries out the mission and core values of the Geneseo Park District.”
For R: - “Kristi has a shining personality that brings out the very best in her gymnastics students of all ages. She is an example of positivity and solid social skill success. The students radiate toward her for her creative ideas in choreography on the balance beam and floor exercise. She challenges the students to look up the rules about building routines for the IHSA program, the XCEL program, and the Developmental USAG Program.”
For E: - “Kristi is a successful Progressive Insurance claims adjuster outside of the Park District in Erie. She shows maturity in all of her gymnastics coaching decisions. She is involved in her community and reaches out to support her family and friends. She supports her son Trevor in his college football career and is an amazing mother.”
For S: - “It is remarkable that Kristi can spot all events and all skills. She is the gymnastics coach that makes sure safety is first.”
FOR P: “The energy that Kristi shows for the sport and the Geneseo Park District Gymnastics Academy is incredible. She enjoys the meets and has coached each meet with enthusiasm. She has a plethora of ideas for competition routines to advance the gymnasts at all levels.”
FOR E: - “Kristi has bonded with students of all levels and abilities. She is especially observant of making children feel comfortable and included in class and practices.”
FOR C: - “Kristi contacts her coaching team and her athletes whenever necessary. She is an honest person that believes in directly approaching each problem, situation, or event. She is responsible and punctual. She consistently follows through on commitments.”
FOR T: - Kristi has joined the team at the Park District with respect, admiration, and joy. When Kristi enters the gym, the coaches and gymnasts welcome her with shouts and enthusiasm. She adds a vitality that is greatly appreciated. Kristi always goes above and beyond in expectations and excellence as a gymnast professional.”