I am interested in getting your input on a situation at our gym. Here are the facts: There are about 40 gymnast in the team program. There are three coaches. Really no professional coaches and 2 are college girls which will be leaving when they are done with school. The price we pay per year is more than anyone else that we compete against and not much less than some of the larger programs in much larger markets. These gyms in larger markets do have professional coaches. Girls workout 13 hours per week at level 5 and do not perform well at State meets. There are very few girls in levels 7-9 and no 10's. Owners are off site in another town. Booster Club members approached the owners about hiring a professional coach and were basically told that it was not going to happen. This is the only gym in town and there are no other options. We also pay Much more in coaches fees than any of the other gyms that we compete against. Team pays almost $15,000 in coaches fees and on average the meets are 150 miles or less in distance. Most do not require an overnight stay (maybe only 4 or so overnight stays total). Also, the booster club has to pay for half of the cost of all equipment and any repairs needed to existing equipment. We also have to pay a rental fee to the gym for use of it for meets because they said they loose money those days because they can't have any other activities during that time. Most of the families are very unhappy with the situation and many are thinking about quitting totally. We have many talented gymnast and the girls love the sport.
Any suggestions? We are really in a bind.
Any suggestions? We are really in a bind.