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I wouldn't do 90 minutes commute for a tops program right now. I think is too much in such a young kid. If it is something that... -
TOPs definitely makes the gymnast better. Even a very talented gymnast will improve with TOPs training. Of course a very talented...
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I live in an area with a good number of successful gyms, but not that many that do TOPS and none that do Hopes/Elite. I know one local...
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TOPs = tool for getting stronger, increase gymnastics ability imo You can get stronger and increase gymnastics ability with all sorts of...
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Everyone has their own experience. TOPs is not needed to be successful BUT it absolutely makes a difference in establishing the best...
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My daughter was offered the chance to train for TOPS when she was 6. She was a Covid kid and it would have involved missing school once...
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This is such a smart way to ask this question! I’d also love to hear from people who thought they knew and then realized that it wasn’t...
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AlexandraU16 reacted to NYCMom's post in the thread Parents How can I help my daughter overcome a rough meet? with
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I wonder if maybe she put extra pressure on herself after coming off such an excellent meet. You mentioned you could see her nerves from... -
AlexandraU16 reacted to GymnastMomX2's post in the thread Parents Mental block/growth spurt with Like.
My daughter who is now a 15 year old level 10 went through a stage like this when she was a level 4, she just would freeze after her...
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AlexandraU16 replied to the thread Parents Mental block/growth spurt.I have a kid the same age who is also a powerful tumbler (has a ROBHBT) and sometimes the speed she tumbles with makes things bigger...
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AlexandraU16 reacted to Geoffrey Taucer's post in the thread Gymnasts Not nice people in gymnastics with Like.
I've noticed coaching tends to disproportionately attract two specific personality types: 1) People who delight in the accomplishments...
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AlexandraU16 reacted to Dahlialover's post in the thread Parents Looking for some advice / feedback on some questions regarding Level 2 Gymnast with Like.
Personally, I think 5-years-old is way young to start competing and that 9 hours of training is way too much at that age. I also think...
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AlexandraU16 reacted to Geoffrey Taucer's post in the thread Parents How to help gymnastic with mental block? with Like.
First and most important piece of advice I can give you: step back, breathe, and try not to worry about it. I know that comes across as...
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AlexandraU16 reacted to ryanolympian's post in the thread Off Topic Introductions Thread (2025 Version) with Like.
Hi! I’m a former national team member, coaching in the Southwest now for just over 20 years. I toured the world with Cirque du Soleil as...
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AlexandraU16 replied to the thread Parents Looking for Elite-Level Daytime Gym Options in South Carolina.Sounds like she isn’t seven yet so would have to wait a bit to score out
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