I have a few questions regarding coaching and equipment for a mid to upper level optional Level gymnast: Please answer these questions assuming that I understand that it is less than ideal, but that there are no "ideal" choices available at this time.
1. Is a foam floor with an additional spring tumbling strip okay? Is there anything to be wary about as far as injuries, over-use, etc and concerns about practicing on one and competing on spring floor?
2. How essential is a pit? Can a foam resi substitute for this for most things or not really?
3. How important is it to have continuity in coaching? In other words, having one FT coach (for the group) with an assistant vs. having multiple part time coaches (So 5 different coaches working with the group anywhere from 1 to 4 days on different events- resulting in 2-3 different coaches per event.
4. Finally, if you had to rank order the above 3 questions, which would you give priority to?
Thanks for your time and input!
1. Is a foam floor with an additional spring tumbling strip okay? Is there anything to be wary about as far as injuries, over-use, etc and concerns about practicing on one and competing on spring floor?
2. How essential is a pit? Can a foam resi substitute for this for most things or not really?
3. How important is it to have continuity in coaching? In other words, having one FT coach (for the group) with an assistant vs. having multiple part time coaches (So 5 different coaches working with the group anywhere from 1 to 4 days on different events- resulting in 2-3 different coaches per event.
4. Finally, if you had to rank order the above 3 questions, which would you give priority to?
Thanks for your time and input!