Shevon Hoover is the Owner and Director of Stretch-n-Grow who has always enjoyed making a difference in the lives of children. Shevon is a fitness enthusiast and a mom. After having her first child, she realized how important it is to teach our children about being physically fit. She believes teaching children at a very early and impressionable age will build a strong foundation for a healthy lifestyle. They will remember these lessons for the rest of their lives! As an experienced Stretch-n-Grow coach, Shevon brings an enthusiastic approach to ensure parents and children will be EXERcited! She is a Certified Youth Fitness Instructor, as well as CPR and First Aid certified. 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. 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. 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.

• To teach as many children as possible the basics of proper exercise and nutrition.
• 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 at an early age.
• 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.