Performhappy With Rebecca Smith

On today’s PerformHappy Podcast, I had the absolute pleasure of talking with Coach Yandy Urquila—a name many of you might recognize from social media as one of the most inspiring coaches out there. After this episode, it’s easy to see why he’s earned that reputation.Yandy’s journey began as a self-proclaimed “gym baby,” growing up in his parents' gym, where he developed not just his gymnastics skills but also a deep passion for the sport. Over the years, he’s become a game-changing coach, known for his innovative drills, incredible positivity, and, perhaps most impressively, the sheer number of perfect 10s his athletes earn on compulsory vaults.Now, I’ll admit, I was a bit skeptical about those scores—who gets that many 10s, right? But Yandy was happy to let me dig into his methods. And let me tell you, his approach might surprise you as much as it did me.In this episode, Yandy shares his secrets to cultivating a winning gym culture, rooted in joy, respect, and a growth mindset. He explains how focusing