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I have enjoyed following Jill Hicks Consulting on FB for information on things like this. I'm not sure exactly what age/level she reccomends but I know she says that college coaches will see your childs scores then go to Instagram to see any videos, so it sounds like it isn't really needed until you are actually looking at recruiting.When do parents set up an instagram for their child? Ive read online level 9? Is that what most people do? I would imagine college recruiters aren't even looking until level 10 anyway? Thoughts? I have an 11 yo level 8 and I like her to stay off social media as much as possible but I've come across a lot of gym instagrams and wondered if I was missing something. Thanks for any info.
When do parents set up an instagram for their child?
True - but for 95% that are not scoring that high or not even making it to nationals...If your kid is scoring 39AA at L10 nationals, nobody is going to need to an Insta handle to find them.
When do parents set up an instagram for their child?
I'm sorry to be the one to say...never at 11.
The day will come where she needs to have something to show college scouts etc. That's a long way away. So many things can happen between now and then. Good luck!
True, but again, those girls that were getting offers in 8th and 9th grade were junior elites, very high-level gymnasts. In other words, exceptions. If your daughter is at that level, she doesn't need an Instagram to promote her gymnastics. I think for the average population, college coaches just don't have the bandwidth to be tracking someone in 7th/8th grade in any seriousness even if they are a L10. At the margins, its certainly not going hurt if one is a 7th grade level 10 I don't know if would make that much of a benefit either.Just want to comment on a couple of folks who are saying that college coaches are not looking at gymnasts before high school. That simply is not true. College coaches have high level middle schoolers on their radars. Before the new rules, 8th and 9th graders were getting offers. These coaches may not be able to do that anymore but they sure are still watching from the sidelines. If a child makes it to L10 as a 7th/8th grader, then I would be setting up accounts then
And for the many that are not, instagram is a way to be seen.If your kid is scoring 39AA at L10 nationals, nobody is going to need to an Insta handle to find them.
I actually know young gymmies, who have done college camps and are being followed by coaches. They can see the gymmies progression.True, but again, those girls that were getting offers in 8th and 9th grade were junior elites, very high-level gymnasts. In other words, exceptions. If your daughter is at that level, she doesn't need an Instagram to promote her gymnastics. I think for the average population, college coaches just don't have the bandwidth to be tracking someone in 7th/8th grade in any seriousness even if they are a L10. At the margins, its certainly not going hurt if one is a 7th grade level 10 I don't know if would make that much of a benefit either.
Sure, its easy to "follow" on instagram, but coaches are not paying any more attention to a random 8 yo Instagram account than they would to whatever random junk falls into their feed. If they are not coaching then they are actively evaluating potential recruits two to three years from signing. From a hypothetical cost/benefit a parent has to ask if the marginal benefit of coach X following child to cost of social media. Individual choice. But I still would stick to my initial opinion that its not necessary till 8-9th grade.I actually know young gymmies, who have done college camps and are being followed by coaches. They can see the gymmies progression.
It’s a way to see an athlete, prior to being able to contact. And it’s not just for gymnastics
Did I specify 8 yr olds? Of wait I didn’t. Or random? Nope didn‘t. I was also pretty clear about an athletes page being a video resume not fluff/social stuff.Sure, its easy to "follow" on instagram, but coaches are not paying any more attention to a random 8 yo Instagram account than they would to whatever random junk falls into their feed. If they are not coaching then they are actively evaluating potential recruits two to three years from signing. From a hypothetical cost/benefit a parent has to ask if the marginal benefit of coach X following child to cost of social media. Individual choice. But I still would stick to my initial opinion that its not necessary till 8-9th grade.
A now senior at our school, not gymnast. Got connected to a big womens basketball school, via a random meeting with the parent. Kid now being followed by the coach.Sure, its easy to "follow" on instagram, but coaches are not paying any more attention to a random 8 yo Instagram account than they would to whatever random junk falls into their feed. If they are not coaching then they are actively evaluating potential recruits two to three years from signing. From a hypothetical cost/benefit a parent has to ask if the marginal benefit of coach X following child to cost of social media. Individual choice. But I still would stick to my initial opinion that its not necessary till 8-9th grade.
Seem quite butt hurt there, so much that it was difficult to make a coherent post lol. You said young gymmies, which in my interpretation is younger than 12, we refer to them as littles. My apologies if you consider a 14 yo a young gymmie, my misunderstanding.Did I specify 8 yr olds? Of wait I didn’t. Or random? Nope didn‘t. I was also pretty clear about an athletes page being a video resume not fluff/social stuff.
I am talking about serious younger gymnasts, who can’t be talking to college coaches.
And lets not forget, the coaches can’t contact the kids. The kids can say hey check me out.
And any coach in their right mind would hit delete on an 8 yr old compulspry kid. But a 12/13/14 yr old upper optional kid. It costs nothing to keep on their radar.
Instagram is a great tool for both coaches and athletes. You see a kid you can’t officially talk to at a meet or camp. Instagram gives you a window into who they are. Coaches will move on from the fluff quick enough. They know the type of athlete they are looking for. They will follow those.
So athletes be those
No butt hurt. You shouldn’t have interpreted. You should of asked for clarification and not assumed.Seem quite butt hurt there, so much that it was difficult to make a coherent post lol. You said young gymmies, which in my interpretation is younger than 12, we refer to them as littles. My apologies if you consider a 14 yo a young gymmie, my misunderstanding.