Ugh. Just feel like complaining. Last night at practice DD's coach really rubbed me the wrong way. I know that I'm just being sensitive, but I can't quite shake the feeling of being unhappy with her.
DD's old coach for developmental was very positive and encouraging. She always greeted the girls in the lobby and walked them onto the floor. She always talked to the parents after class and had positive things to say. She was great.
DD's new coach just gives off this general vibe that she hates children and she'd rather be anywhere than with them. She never smiles, greets the parents, says anything nice to the girls, she rolls her eyes etc. She makes lots of corrections, but not in a nice way. It's not like "Good job, now straighten your legs this time." It's more like "Straighten your legs that looks terrible." She also talks to them very sarcastically. In my opinion sarcasm isn't a good option for kids this age.
DD is the little baby in her group. Last night one girl picked her up while they were waiting in line and the coach yelled at my DD and said "You are 4 years old, not some baby who needs to be carried." I understand they don't need to be goofing off, but this other girl came behind her and picked her up. It's not like DD asked to be picked up. And I think 4 years old is still kind of a baby. Not a big deal really, I just don't like the tone of voice she uses.
This coach is new to coaching and just a high school kid so maybe she just doesn't know that her tone of voice and negative attitude is coming across badly. She is much better at making the girls do the skills correctly which I do appreciate.
I just feel very strongly that I want my child to have a positive experience in gymnastics. It's not like these kids are going to the Olympics or something. Most probably won't last past level 6.
Okay that's the end of my complaining. I feel better now.
DD's old coach for developmental was very positive and encouraging. She always greeted the girls in the lobby and walked them onto the floor. She always talked to the parents after class and had positive things to say. She was great.
DD's new coach just gives off this general vibe that she hates children and she'd rather be anywhere than with them. She never smiles, greets the parents, says anything nice to the girls, she rolls her eyes etc. She makes lots of corrections, but not in a nice way. It's not like "Good job, now straighten your legs this time." It's more like "Straighten your legs that looks terrible." She also talks to them very sarcastically. In my opinion sarcasm isn't a good option for kids this age.
DD is the little baby in her group. Last night one girl picked her up while they were waiting in line and the coach yelled at my DD and said "You are 4 years old, not some baby who needs to be carried." I understand they don't need to be goofing off, but this other girl came behind her and picked her up. It's not like DD asked to be picked up. And I think 4 years old is still kind of a baby. Not a big deal really, I just don't like the tone of voice she uses.
This coach is new to coaching and just a high school kid so maybe she just doesn't know that her tone of voice and negative attitude is coming across badly. She is much better at making the girls do the skills correctly which I do appreciate.
I just feel very strongly that I want my child to have a positive experience in gymnastics. It's not like these kids are going to the Olympics or something. Most probably won't last past level 6.
Okay that's the end of my complaining. I feel better now.