Recent content by Marie

I wish I understood the process better because I don't know how they are doing the final piece of the move after checklist is completed. Only one other girl is slated to move from Xcel to Optionals this season. All else stayed the same. I don't engage enough to ask her parents how that...

My understanding of the gyms process is that in order to move from level to level OR from Xcel to Optionals she has to demonstrate she has mastered a list of skills. From leg lifts to BHS on Beam. Two Coaches must witness and concur she has mastered the skill after she performs for each Coach...

I wish I understood the root cause of the disconnect. Adults don't just "not like" a kid do they? Its so odd. My child literally slumps in posture and face looses its joy as soon as she moves to the apparatus those 2 coaches are on, regardless of the apparatus. She NEVER cowers or does this...

My dd is 11 and very much so wants to compete at the Collegiate Level eventually. Her former and current HC confirmed this was attainable provided we get her over to Optionals. I think they said Level 8 was most likely placement but that made me a bit nervous as I realize the competition is...

Should I request for the sit-down with HCs and the 3 other coaches? I have sent an email follow-up request to HCs but no reply yet. I know the HCs are experienced and proven...the 2 others, I think, were recreational coaches and moved up to team coaching 2-3 years ago? Unsure really. Though...

My dd has been competing 4 years in Xcel program which was the only program at her first gym. The HC who was also the gym owner, sold the facility and combined with another med-sized gym. That HC, who we adore and are still very close with, advised us after 3 years that my dd needed a bigger...