Anon Qualities of Compulsory Gymnasts that Predict Successful Level 10/Collegiate Careers

[Aussie_coach]

Coaches are often correct in their evaluations of a gymnasts potential because it’s a self fulfilling prophecy. As a coach if you believe a gymnast will reach a certain level, you will coach them to that goal. If you don’t then you won’t.

 

[JBS]

Are there things you look for in a L2/L3 gymnast that indicate she might be successful in making it to L10 or college?

To answer again... general athleticism... strength... and flex are huge. The ability to get basic skills very quickly... like BHS and kip. Excellent listening skills. The ability to bounce high very high on trampoline and pick up dance quickly. A solid family structure.

If a gymnast is picked to have "potential" by a coach that has much experience in the upper levels... then I agree with this also...

Coaches are often correct in their evaluations of a gymnasts potential because it’s a self fulfilling prophecy. As a coach if you believe a gymnast will reach a certain level, you will coach them to that goal. If you don’t then you won’t.