OwlGalLiz
Proud Parent
My son is still young, but wants/will be able to compete next season. He's level 3 pre-team up training this summer (two days a week, 1.5 hours each day) plus any open gyms he can attend. Extremely strong upper body, muscles, etc. It all seems to come naturally to him (was recreational for a year then developmental class this past school year) and he never stops moving - he's an active kid. The plan is for him to be official team in the fall (six hours) at level 4 in preparation for meets. We know (and are working with him to understand) that his first season will be a great experience for him (all local meets), and he'll be there for the experience. He loves gymnastics, would go more days if we let him, and is a determined young fella, even at such a young age. Biggest hurdle is chatting too much and goofing off- basically being a five year old. Coach, Dad and I are working on discipline, but it hasn't sunk in yet- though it's improving a lot. For those of you whose DS have been doing this a while, any advice for a novice boy gym parent?