Parents A happy gym change story!

[amiandjim]

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!!!

 

[John]

So many questions that are none of my business. ☺

 

[MILgymFAM]

This makes me really happy!

 

[amiandjim]

So many questions that are none of my business. ☺

Lol...you can ask me any question! I don’t mind.

 

[John]

I am interested in the new gym training approach versus the old? What didn' y like and what were you looking for when trying new gyms? And lastly what did you find at the new gym that made you decide to change

 

[amiandjim]

Sure. Both gyms are very successful and have multiple level 10s, NCAA girls, etc...

My daughter has had 2 amazing seasons at current gym. Coaches love her and she loves them. She was the top scoring girl at state at her level. However, there is very little uptraining at this gym. It’s just how they approach things, which is fine. Except my daughter is a cautious child. She needs time and drills before she will try new things, especially as they get harder. The new gym has a different approach and uptrain all year long. I simply felt that was a better system for her.

 

[John]

Thanks

 

[JMACAZ]

That is awesome to hear!!

 

[duyetanh]

That is awesome to hear!!

Yes it is and it just reaffirms how crappy some parents can be and how you have to be so careful in these situations. Boo on he parent, but yay for everyone else involved. And good luck to your dd!

 

[Mrs. Puma]

Awesome! Good for you. We had a similar gym change story and I felt very fortunate as well. Hope it works out for you too

 

[kiwi2406]

Some faith in the sport has been restored! So happy for you

 

[amiandjim]

Yes it is and it just reaffirms how crappy some parents can be and how you have to be so careful in these situations. Boo on he parent, but yay for everyone else involved. And good luck to your dd!

You want to the funniest (not really) part? She is switching her child to the same gym.

 

[suebee]

I’m happy to hear that!

Do you mind if I ask - how did you find the new gym? And did you talk to the old gym’s coach/owner about your concerns before looking elsewhere?

 

[amiandjim]

I don’t mind. They are both very well known gyms, especially in our area, so I always knew of the other gym. I did not specifically meet with him about my concerns because it is well known at the gym it’s just the way they do things. It works very, very well for some girls, and for some, not so much.

So, we decided to try the other gym twice and my daughter (who is only 9) said she loves, loves her gym but she thought the other would be better for her. So, we are giving it a shot. I’m still not sure we made the right decision whatsoever, but I told her we could try.

 

[John]

To be granted permission to return is huge. When DD changed gym we were told she could return to the old gym if the new one didn't work out. That alone let me feel comfortable with the decision to try USAG.

 

[duyetanh]

You want to the funniest (not really) part? She is switching her child to the same gym.

That’s not really that funny. Bleah.

 

[amiandjim]

That’s not really that funny. Bleah.

No, it’s definitely not. Luckily, they will be on different levels so I won’t really have to interact with her.

 

[Flyaway]

That's amazing. I'm so glad to hear that the coaches took the news and handled it with grace and maturity.

The other parent tho? Come on. That's just crappy.