Randomactsofcheer
Proud Parent
I am familiar with gyms in the San Diego area. There are quite a few very good gyms in north county (assuming you meant north county and not just north in the city), including a couple of YMCAs whose gymnasts compete JO and do very well when up against the private clubs.
Some kids just don't respond to certain coaching styles, regardless of how good a coach is. My recommendation is to do a trial week or two at the second gym where your children were most comfortable. If the gym has quality coaching and your children respond well to the coaching style, then that is the gym you should try first. But there is no reason why you (or your children) should have to commit to a team in the first or two week you are at a gym. I personally wouldn't consider a gym that wanted me to commit to a season without knowing whether or not my kid is comfortable and happy with the gym... If after the trial period you decide this isn't the right gym for your children, move on down the list.
It is much easier to gym shop now when you are new in town and haven't committed to a gym, so take advantage of that!
Some kids just don't respond to certain coaching styles, regardless of how good a coach is. My recommendation is to do a trial week or two at the second gym where your children were most comfortable. If the gym has quality coaching and your children respond well to the coaching style, then that is the gym you should try first. But there is no reason why you (or your children) should have to commit to a team in the first or two week you are at a gym. I personally wouldn't consider a gym that wanted me to commit to a season without knowing whether or not my kid is comfortable and happy with the gym... If after the trial period you decide this isn't the right gym for your children, move on down the list.
It is much easier to gym shop now when you are new in town and haven't committed to a gym, so take advantage of that!