gymmomtotwo
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- Jun 21, 2011
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Let me preface this by saying my 5 year old DD came out of practice acting if nothing was amiss and had a good practice. I typically watch only about 15 minutes of a three hour practice, and usually don't see stretching etc. I have seen some stretching at the beginning of practice where the coach pushes gradually on DD in stretching her shoulders and legs. She's inflexible and if she wants to do gymnastics, this is part of it. I have never heard a complaint.
At the end of the practice today, they were doing their final stretching. He clearly was frustrated with them about what they were working on when I walked in. This is a second year preteam group ages 5 to 7. They have one more level after this year before they move to Level 5. It is anticipated that they may do some Level 4 meets in Fall of 2013(the old Level 4) if they are ready. He's made it clear that this group is behind where he would like them to be. I personally think DD is doing great and has a ton of skills for a 5 year old but I guess not.
Anyway, he was very suddenly and very hard pushing on them and roughly adjusting arms and legs that were improperly placed. DD was stretching her shoulders on a mat and he literally walked up to her without warning and pushed down suddenly and roughly on her back, very hard. Is this normal. I would think any pushing should be gradual. I almost pulled her out I felt so protective and then practice was done and she came out happy. Is this normal? She seemed to think so, but I was upset.
At the end of the practice today, they were doing their final stretching. He clearly was frustrated with them about what they were working on when I walked in. This is a second year preteam group ages 5 to 7. They have one more level after this year before they move to Level 5. It is anticipated that they may do some Level 4 meets in Fall of 2013(the old Level 4) if they are ready. He's made it clear that this group is behind where he would like them to be. I personally think DD is doing great and has a ton of skills for a 5 year old but I guess not.
Anyway, he was very suddenly and very hard pushing on them and roughly adjusting arms and legs that were improperly placed. DD was stretching her shoulders on a mat and he literally walked up to her without warning and pushed down suddenly and roughly on her back, very hard. Is this normal. I would think any pushing should be gradual. I almost pulled her out I felt so protective and then practice was done and she came out happy. Is this normal? She seemed to think so, but I was upset.
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