I am so sorry your family is going through this. Prayers that your daughter will find another passion. My husband had Perthes too. He was diagnosed when he broke his leg at age 5 and it was discovered at that time. When I met him (at age 27) he had about an inch and a quarter leg length...
Yep. I actually feel like age/level groups at meets should also have categories like '' JO day program/ home school track", " JO regular school track", 'Xcel in place of compulsory track", and "Xcel as it was intended track" (which according to the website is: The Xcel Program is designed to...
I feel for you because my understanding is that, yes, some gyms use Xcel instead of JO compulsory levels in order to prep their girls for score out meets for 4 and 5 and then their girls move on to optionals. It does seem unfair when Xcel was intended for lower hours. However, my daughter is a...
If a coach gives a correction and gymnast doesn't do it and this happens repeatedly, my thought would be that the gymnast isn't doing this on purpose, but is not understanding what needs to be done to fix the problem. At that point, coach is probably frustrated as is the gymnast, so this would...
The abuse that occurred at Penn State was significant and should have resulted in better oversight across all athletic associations. The information surfacing from MSU goes to show that history is repeating itself as well as the abuse extending to the highest level of the sport - the Olympics. I...
Raenndrops, I couldn't agree more with your suggestions. Fortunately, I believe we are at a gym that has a positive culture and coaches. I guess I'm just wondering if there are any organizations or parent groups that are advocating for big changes with some of the board members (USAG) and other...
So...as a parent of a young gymnast who is relatively new to competition, it is mind boggling to hear of the horrendous way that many of our gymnasts have been abused. I commend all the survivors for coming forward and pray that the healing can begin as well as significant change in the sport...
First and foremost you should be concerned for her safety. Secondly, isn't the coaching what you're paying for? It certainly doesn't sound as if she's getting any.
This times 1000. I know adults who don't feel confident speaking up to the coach, so I agree that a 10 year old is a bit young for this skill. The other thing is, a good coach who is in tune with his/her gymnasts should be able to tell which is a fear issue and which is a half- a$$/attitude...
I love watching my timid daughter put hard work and effort into every hour she is at gym, even when she doesn't gain skills right away. I love watching her be genuinely happy for teammates who finally get an elusive skill. I love that she has found "her sport" after watching her brother excel...
I think your gut is probably right that her current gym is not the best fit and you may well waste another year in level 2. Most likely she will not want to move gyms due to the fear of the unknown and leaving friends. I went through the same thing with my daughter. We left a gym that wouldn't...