amiandjim
Proud Parent
- Apr 18, 2015
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Since we often talk about gym changes and coaches/owners reacting negatively, I thought I would share a very different reaction!
We are changing gyms simply because I think another training approach might be better for my daughter. I love, love our current/old gym and coaches, my daughter has flourished there, and it was a very difficult decision. We tried the new gym twice this week, and apparently a parent on our current team found out and told all the coaches and gym owner that my daughter and a couple other girls tried out the new gym. Not one coach at the current gym said one word to me or my daughter, they treated her exactly the same as always. They certainly didn’t kick us or her out of the gym! They just waited for me to make a decision and talk to them.
We did make the decision and I e-mailed the owner a very nice, polite e-mail. He e-mailed me back stating he was sad, but he completely understood and that if circumstances changed, my daughter would be welcomed back at any time! Her own head coach reacted exactly the same way, and even said please keep me updated on her progress, etc..
I was beyond impressed with the professionalism each of the coaches and owner displayed, and it proved to me that they truly care for my daughter and have her best interests at heart. So, sorry for the long post, but there ARE amazing gym owners and coaches out there!!!
We are changing gyms simply because I think another training approach might be better for my daughter. I love, love our current/old gym and coaches, my daughter has flourished there, and it was a very difficult decision. We tried the new gym twice this week, and apparently a parent on our current team found out and told all the coaches and gym owner that my daughter and a couple other girls tried out the new gym. Not one coach at the current gym said one word to me or my daughter, they treated her exactly the same as always. They certainly didn’t kick us or her out of the gym! They just waited for me to make a decision and talk to them.
We did make the decision and I e-mailed the owner a very nice, polite e-mail. He e-mailed me back stating he was sad, but he completely understood and that if circumstances changed, my daughter would be welcomed back at any time! Her own head coach reacted exactly the same way, and even said please keep me updated on her progress, etc..
I was beyond impressed with the professionalism each of the coaches and owner displayed, and it proved to me that they truly care for my daughter and have her best interests at heart. So, sorry for the long post, but there ARE amazing gym owners and coaches out there!!!