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    Parents How important is presentation in floor routine?

    Stay quiet mom. She will figure it out. Skills are more important, at least at this stage. Proficiency with skills will lead to confidence which in turn will lead to more "presentation". I dont think you need to worry about that until L10.
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    Women Looking for TOPS details

    This. Whether one is "successful" or not in qualifying, if the program is done correctly, its an excellent opportunity to improve strength and foundation form which is which all larger skills are built on
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    Parents Big Gym or Little Gym

    Not sure the point of this? Asking for opinion on which is better? or just asking where posters go? Most folks go to the gym that is closest and easiest for them regardless of size. Perhaps if the get further along, more consideration is given to a different gym, but ultimately its about best...
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    Off Topic Happy Holidays!

    Indeed!
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    Parents Excel → DP? Rookie Gym Dad Asking Smarter People for Help

    A couple comments: Everyone is going to have different opinions based upon their experience. "my child did this...". Ultimately those experiences are based on a variety of factors. The gym, the coaches, the child, the geographic location etc. You know your child and all those things better...
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    Women Al Fong and Armine Barutyan SafeSport Suspension

    Lets just say I have heard things. About time.
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    Parents When did you “know”?

    Lol, I think that is every parents goal :)
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    Parents When did you “know”?

    My daughter just signed with OU. I so prepared myself from message boards like here and other parents that it was a complete long shot. Probably wouldnt happen. I felt good when she won easterns, still knew that was not L10. It really wasnt until June 15th of her junior year that I finally...
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    Anon Pursuit of D1 gymnastics financially unsound.

    I agree with previous posters, I think it is a very very small group that genuinely think pursuing gymnastics as a way to a college scholarship. I also think coaches at the club level have gotten pretty good at evaluating talent at a younger age and projecting out the possibility of college. I...
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    Parents Body Image Struggles

    This post is almost too insane to be believable. If true, coach should be reported, move your child out of there. Heck, in some states, taking puberty blockers would be suggesting that your child transition and could be a criminal offense. Plus puberty blockers need to be approved through IRB...
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    NCAA Profit sharing.. What trend are you seeing for gymnastics

    Mind you, what I have heard is 2nd, 3rd hand, but in general, the general comments are the SEC schools seem to be the most funded in regards to revenue sharing allocation to gymnastics. I have heard 2 versions, one, all members receive an equal share split between gymnasts. And two, there is a...
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    Coaches Exchange students trainning in USA

    I would recommend her looking at Orlando. She would not be able to train and go to high school in the same location since high school gymnastics is not really a thing (I know there are some places that do exist, but If one is serious about training I am not sure about the quality). I would...
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    Anon Question for 2027 Recruits & Commits

    As a local resident and a Gator through and through, congrats!! And welcome to the Gator Nation! Its an amazing campus and support group. The academic center is top notch, the heavener complex is amazing. You have some travel ahead of you though lol.
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    Parents Can Coaches Accept Vacation Gifts from Parents?

    Idk, I mean, one, its not your gym, not your problem, and two, do you know for a fact, like seen paperwork or been privy to those conversations, that these vacation homes were "gifted" to the coach? How do you know he/she is not renting them at some favorable rate? It kinda comes off as a bit...
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    Women What was your daughter's experience on getting an offer from college

    Pretty much same experience as Tys Dad. June 15th shre received offers from most of her initial calls. The rest came during the home visit. As far as why she chose that school. I can only speculate, but the culture of the team really seemed to resonate with her.
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