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    Parents my dd's video

    dd's video I thought the video was great:tearsofjoy: I was not going to say anything until I read some of the coaches comments. The video was made from a proud parent's view, to honor and demonstrate the pride a parent feels for their child as a hard working and valuable part of their life...
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    Parents Parents Expectations

    parental expectations You have every right to know what is going on! If the coaches and staff do not know they should say so and direct you to the person that can answer. The worst part is to speak to several people and be told several variations of the same thing. The other thing to avoid is...
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    Parents Parental Incentives

    incentives Personally I think it is wrong to use a physical action to reward. The reward should come later as a result of the individual being a good person and working hard on a consistent basis. Using rewards like a cell phone or a large cash amount is a bribe. Does the parent want the child...
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    Coaches Kids that only work for male/female coaches

    KIds that work with male/ female coach Seems to me to be respect and control issues. Respect does run both ways and coaches should have control. Since the girls do not work together I would suspect it is respect. If a coach is not strong and capable there is a loss of respect by the gymnasts...
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    Booster Club

    I have been in several gyms with booster clubs, programs or whatever you want to call it. My personal feeling is that it is sometimes necessary to have them. If your program is self sufficient as a business entity it should carry some of the costs to travel.Entry fees should always be covered...
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    Coaches what is your style?

    what is your style Thanks for the respones everyone:D It seems like most aof you see yourselves as coaches that want the best for your kids and gymnasts, awesome.:) Someone asked this of me a short while ago. It took a moment but the best word I came up with was "adaptive". That struck me as I...
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    Coaches what to do with ineffective coaches?

    WE have all run into those coaches that seem to be so busy but they do not get much done when it comes to their time on the floor! :mad: I believe that every coach needs to hustle and move their groups and classes at all times. There must be control and instruction going on at all times during...
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    Coaches How Doyou?

    How Do You Teach A Specific Skill? To A Beginner! Also To Someone Who Can Perform The Skill Somewhat? For Example: How Do You Teach The Aerial? I Think This Can Be A Great Thread. It May Belong In The Skills Forum But I Am Curious About The Different Methods Of The Coaches Out There.:) Thanks Davjam
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    Parents Parent Complaints & Suggestions

    parent complaints To Gymnasticsconnections: I am sorry to hear that your coach treated you this way. It makes all of us(coaches) look bad:(. I wold never take that kind of comment from anyone. I hope that you took it up with the owner, head coach or director in charge of this person. :mad...
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    Parents Parent Complaints & Suggestions

    parent complainta and suggestions This seems to be a great thread. I believe it will help many parents realize that coaches are parents too and we have feelings and that we are approachable. The only thing I would suggest(to the parents) is that if the coach is not willing to listen openly to...
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    Coaches what is your style?

    What is you style? This seems to be a good thread to explore. Thanks for the feedback.
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    Parents To be competetive or not.

    Competitive or not That is a personal question.:rolleyes: It can be a great experience or a very hard one dependent on the support given. To strive is the reason we compete and what makes it all worth it, to reach a goal we set for ourselves. good luck in your pursuits.:D
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    Parents coaches are salespeople!

    One of the basic concepts that I have developed over the years is that all coaches are salespeople.By this I mean that when you coach you sell your abilities to teach and guide students and anyone that may be observing or hearing you:eek:. Sometimes you may not realize there are parents or other...
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    Parents Parent Complaints & Suggestions

    Parent complaints and suggestions To me there are several pages I could fill with this one. Consistency in coaches (" my daughter has had 4 different teachers in the last 2 months). Coaches look like they don't care(no enthusiasm or energy). My child is bored with class and does not want to...
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    Parents What kind of gymnast do you have?

    What type of gymanst do you have? :confused: Did I miss something in the question:confused::confused::confused: It asks what type of gymnast do you have. and not what you have done or what your child has done. I just think most of the reply post were off the mark. Bye, see ya:D

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