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    Parents When did you “know”?

    My situation is a little different because my DD was D3 but I did have a moment where I knew. Junior year - the time between Westerns and early summer. She gained a lot of new skills in a short amount of time. While I knew my DD would still likely be L9 for her senior year, she was getting the...
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    Parents Rip advice

    Warm, wet tea bags for several minutes on each hand followed by Preparation H and RipFix (google it). And make sure to remove any dead hanging skin ASAP (pumice stone and/or nail clippers).
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    Women Fear

    Every gymnast, eventually, will encounter fears. Sometimes it's in response to a growth spurt where they have to get used to their new height and/or center of gravity shifts. Sometimes it's short lived, other times not so much. Sometimes it's just part of who the athlete is. Somethings that I...
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    Gymnasts Not nice people in gymnastics

    This has not been my experience at all but maybe it depends on the culture of the gym. My DDs teammates are all mostly out of college and are sweet and gracious young women. Very competitive and successful in what they are doing post-gymnastics but not to the detriment of their character...
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    Women Daughter Feeling Very Discouraged

    So how are you going to feel when in 10 years your DD calls you sobbing that she just wants to make her husband happy after he’s given her a black eye? You need to pull your kids out of this gym. NOW. She is relying on you, her parent, to demonstrate what healthy boundaries look like...
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    Parents Back issue: Edema in the L4 left pedicle

    DD = Dear (or Darling) Daughter Awesome! 💯 for having both solid medical care and a supportive coach. Not everyone has that or even is aware of what to look for. I hope the next several weeks go by quickly for your DD and she has an easy time returning to the gym. The whole advocating for...
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    Parents Back issue: Edema in the L4 left pedicle

    My DDs first back injury was early in the competition season her sophomore year. She was a first year L9. Given the severity of her injury (2 stress fractures and a bulging disc) and the fact that she was one of many with back problems in her gym we took a very conservative approach to recovery...
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    Parents Back issue: Edema in the L4 left pedicle

    My DD had two rounds of back issues (stress fractures in L4, L5 the first time, stress reaction in L3 the 2nd time). She was never prescribed the brace. Several of DDs teammates also had back issues and only 1 was prescribed the brace. Most of these kids saw the same ortho so I don't believe it...
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    Coaches Training - school/xmas Holidays

    I'm not a coach but a parent. I would have loved for my kid to have a month off. What a nice break for mind and body and even better for y'all in the southern hemisphere where it's summer and holidays. The level of skills that go with 9/hours of practice should have no problem getting back into...
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    Parents Lower Back Pain During Cast on Bars?

    Yes, the pain can come and go both with a stress fracture and with other disc issues. It's a sign that your DD hasn't had enough time to heal. That's why I suggest pushing for an MRI and seeking treatment from someone who has experience with gymnasts. My DD had a clear xray initially done with...
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    Parents Lower Back Pain During Cast on Bars?

    Back pain on any arching skill is a red flag. Your DD needs to be evaluated by an ortho who has experience working with gymnasts. Ideally she should have an MRI to see what's going on (xrays alone don't always reveal disc problems or stress fractures). You are wise to restrict anything that...
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    Parents "inability to get skills" - questions about this

    Gymnastics is full of skills at all levels that gymnasts don't see themselves getting, but they do. There are two instances where I see a true plateau. First would be persistent mental blocks combined with an inflexible coaching mentality (either not meeting the athlete where they are or...
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    Off Topic Introductions Thread (2025 Version)

    Welcome, @ryanolympian! We are glad you are here. Don't be shy about posting. :)
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    Parents Summer gymnastics sleepaway camps vs. regular team training

    Nah, it wont matter at her age/level if you take her out for camps and vacations. Eventually there will be conversations around other summer activities and vacations but you have a long time before this all needs to be considered.
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    Coaches Skipping levels in Xcel

    Personally, I would not concern myself with other athletes like this. Just sayin.....
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