M
Mallory
Okay, I'm majorly distressed here. My DD (level 8 age 10) has always been a devout gymnast--aggressive and committed. Usually gets 36s at meets and was usually the first in her group to obtain a new skill. Anyway, we moved to a new town several months ago and joined the only gym in the area. Since starting the gym, her skills have dropped off considerably and her scores have gotten lower. She's developed a genuine fear of the coach--even though she came from a large well-known gym in a big metro area. This smaller gym doesn't incorporate fun or team-building games into the program. They don't spot or help her work thru fears. They don't even do a proper job warming the girls up, and so my kids has had two back-to-back "overuse" injuries. Yes, we are in the position of "shut up or put up" since it's the only game in town.
Finally, my DD came home yesterday and said she wants to quit. When asked why, she said: it's no fun...plus, I'm scared of the beam now...and Coach @#%$ doesn't know how to help me get past it.
Do I make her go for several more weeks and hope she changes her mind? Maybe this is just more transition woes. I've already had two sit-down talks with the coach re: DD's need to develop trust with coach. Coach is nice---just sort of cold and dry in her approach. No enthusiasm or creativity in her style.
Or do I just accept her resignation? I can't envision forcing a kid into this type of lifestyle.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I guess what I'm asking is....HOW DO YOU KNOW WHEN IT'S TIME TO QUIT? IS IT A SUDDEN DECISION? OR SOMETHING THAT BUILDS OVER TIME?
Finally, my DD came home yesterday and said she wants to quit. When asked why, she said: it's no fun...plus, I'm scared of the beam now...and Coach @#%$ doesn't know how to help me get past it.
Do I make her go for several more weeks and hope she changes her mind? Maybe this is just more transition woes. I've already had two sit-down talks with the coach re: DD's need to develop trust with coach. Coach is nice---just sort of cold and dry in her approach. No enthusiasm or creativity in her style.
Or do I just accept her resignation? I can't envision forcing a kid into this type of lifestyle.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I guess what I'm asking is....HOW DO YOU KNOW WHEN IT'S TIME TO QUIT? IS IT A SUDDEN DECISION? OR SOMETHING THAT BUILDS OVER TIME?