First Meet as a Coach- Yikes!

[coachmolly]

So in my years of coaching, I've always managed to be the in the gym help that doesn't need to go to meets and participate in all of the stress (oops, I mean fun...) associated with the process. I'm pretty comfortable playing a background role in most aspects of my life, so hearing all of the girls stories come Monday was essentially good enough for me. But alas, I am now in a position where going to meets is part of my job description and come Wednesday I will need to face the whole experience head on (I am the assistant coach for a HS team, thus the mid-week meet). The girls don't seem to be too worked up about the meet as most of them have done it before and the atmosphere is pretty laid back- or at least that is what I'm told.
So I'm just hoping for the best and a good, safe experience for all involved!

 

[gymmomntc2e6]

good luck !!! I have my certification & the only time I have ever had to be on the floor was @ one meet for about 1/2 because HC was sick & running behind & a few min during open stretch @ States once when she needed a bathroom break. I am fine not being out there for a meet. someday my luck may run out as well.

I am sure it will be fine as they are older girls who have as you said done this before !!

can't wait to hear about it & hope your ankle is coming along.

 

[Danica76]

Good luck! I am sure you will be a fantastic "meet coach" I do dance with the team girls at DD's gym and the HC asked if I would consider training to help coach the L4's next year. I said I would as long as I don't have to go to meets! LOL I also just want to be a spectator and Mom at meets - DD isn't responding so well in my dance classes on Mondays, so I am not sure if I want to push it any further.

Have a great first meet coaching and let us know how it goes!

 

[Deanna]

Im sure everything will go just fine. You might just see you enjoy this "head" role...lol. Keep us posted on how it goes.

 

[gymmomof1]

Wishing you the best Wednesday and hope your girls do well .

 

[beamer]

coachmolly: From your posts, it is clear you are kind, knowledgeable, have great coaching instincts and a love of gymnastics that will benefit all the gymnasts you work with. That says "meet coach" to me! Good luck Wednesday.

 

[coachmolly]

Thanks so much to everyone for the kind words and encouragement! Practice was rough last night, but I'm hoping it's just them getting the pre-meet jitters out of the way now rather than waiting until the actual meet. I'll be sure to report back with how it goes!