Just curious of anyone with words of advice or thoughts about a kiddo coming back after a LONG hiatus? She left after level 8. Life was insane with some pretty tragic events in our family and we ALL needed a break. She’s now 13 (pretty much 14) and just wants to be back in the gym. No major...
I think yes, however I would have not switched gyms and I would have "encouraged" her to stop after 5th grade. We switched gyms thinking it would propel our "super talented" kid towards better coaching and a college future. I bought into the crazy. Moving gyms moved us out of our home base town...
Wow. Quite an article. And I agree with what another poster said that of course, at the elite levels the training is much more aggressive than say a regular 11/12 year old level 6-8.
What I feel like I have noticed, is that while yes, non-elite gyms are different, the CULTURE is worshiped. So...
Hey Life After Gym peeps...I've seen a few people mention dance. My kiddo may want to try it, and I wanted to hear maybe more stories about the transition to this or success of going from gymnastics to dance. I know of course the acro-style jazz/contemporary may work well for some ex-gymnasts...
I don't have anything to add, but I feel like my kiddo may be heading that direction and this is just the most fabulous post ever. Thanks for starting it!
Such GREAT thoughts! Thank you so much. You kind of described my kid actually..."days when she works like crazy and days when she is lazy"...."days when she is trying SO hard"...etc. etc. I'm glad I reached out....I've gotten some great words of wisdom. :)
Thank you for your thoughts. This may fall under the "not giving her all" category. She's 12. Working hard is of course all relative...She works hard. Doesn't cheat in strength...etc etc. But I would say not giving her all with having the "head game" to work upskills.
Made the decision for their gymnast to take them out of the sport? I won't go into too many details but for the time away from home, DRIVE TIME (big one), and financial piece, I don't believe it is in our family's best interest to stay in the sport. My kid loves it. She is talented but by no...
And oh yes...one more thing. My daughter had a coach a little while back who REALLY let the girls have it about how gymnastics actually is NOT fun. And if they were there for that reason, they better reevaluate.
He taught really awesome skills. Was very good at "coaching" gymnastics.
He was a...
Interesting post/question and I don't have anything major to add, but enjoyed everyone's perspective. I think it is in fact a VERY valid question, however. OF COURSE a kid needs to love the sport and have some self-motivation, however...a coach is there for a reason, right? I mean otherwise...
That parent you mentioned in the beginning of your post...it's like you go to our gym :):):) Kidding...But really...You kind of nailed one or two I've seen. Which thankfully, there aren't a lot of.
This is kind of interesting...Or has this already been posted? Sorry if so...
http://www.koin.com/sports/local-gym-cuts-ties-with-usa-gymnastics/941350188
Has this already been posted? Interesting part about where a gymnast walked "down memory lane" discussing her coach who was young..pushed the limits...screaming...How all these girls wanted to do was please him. There seems to be a culture...not in all gyms, but in this sport that perhaps needs...
Isn't this whole gymnastics deal a big marathon...not a sprint? Is missing one meet going to make a huge difference? You don't get a medal for being a martyr. I feel like sometimes people (parents often) in this sport get some satisfaction or feel as if it defines them and their kid if they push...