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    Coaches Advice on dealing with preschoolers scared male coaches

    This is tough. I would say a patient approach as the kids get used to the coach, but if it's classes, and the child/ parent is really uncomfortable, be flexible with them switching classes. It's a scary world out there, and most likely the kids fears are mirrors off the parents fears- and you...
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    Parents Grips while learning kip

    Georgia "No GRIPS" Dabritz
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    Parents Grips while learning kip

    No grips until the athlete has a strong straight arm kip.
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    Women Identifying and Progressing Talent

    *The kid that has little to no fear *Natural energy and work ethic *naturally very strong/powerful *doesn't mind conditioning or hard work-craves it actually-with a great attitude *pulls us along as coaches with drive- not the coaches needing to push kids along *parents/support system- this...
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    Anon As June 15 approaches

    I would definitely talk with your coaches about this. They will be able to give you realistic feedback. If the "better" team coaches are interested, they would have let you know, especially after DP Nationals. Things are changing so quickly, but I know gyms don't want to have the reputation...
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    Anon Spotting on bars - compulsory levels

    We always stand between the bars for new squat ons! We stop once we know the gymnast has mastered not only the skill, but how to fall/land if they miss the squat on & fall. We do "safety roll" tests often for all Level 3-5, and sometimes still for L6+. A coach can't be there to spot every...
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    Parents Advice for 5 Year Old

    Also- pre-team and lower level gymnastics is boring and repetitive. If a child isn't enjoying the repetition in a regular class (and is maybe voicing this?) then our staff would not recommend that child for a pre-team as that structure is mostly conditioning and learning basics the correct way...
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    Parents Advice for 5 Year Old

    Have you looked at the pre-team from your gym? It's kind of crazy that a kid doing 4-5 days of gymnastics/ week at your old gym is not strong enough for a pre-team now. What did she do for those 5 hours? How is her form? For most programs-they look at general strength and are looking for...
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    Anon What does it take to get a family kicked out of a gym?!

    There is most likely something in the works- but a reputable owner would not discuss or advertise what it is.
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    Parents How long should gymnast be at L10?

    I agree that colleg recruiting is super competitive and scholarships are even more so! I encourage my gymnasts and parents to take a realsitic look at the skills the colleges they are looking at are competing and who that college is recruiting. For all but the top kids, getting onnto a...
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    Women Leo for Regionals

    I am from Region 6. Our 9's wear their team leotards for Regionals and get fitted for gear if they make Easterns. I'm sure your coach knows who to ask in the state/ region-every state/region has a chairperson.
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    Women Deductions on side aerial/ side sumi on beam

    There is no way to tell without a video. I'm also thinking if your child has a skilled enough coach to be doing a side aerial on beam, they should be able to tell you what skill she is doing? That just seems very strange to me.
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    Parents Is switching gym’s the right thing to do?

    I think it matters what the workout looks like. 15:1 is pretty brutal for young kids, but there are coaches that could handle this and put on a good workout. There are some good coaches that can't even handle 5:1 in regards to organization and management. I think it all depends on how things...
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    Off Topic I have a job interview and have no idea on how to prepare!

    We can disagree on this, I don't think along the same lines as you do and that's what makes the world go round. I own a gym and do all the hiring-do you have the same experience? My gym is also fully staffed (overstaffed, actually) and we pay very well and offer teenagers minimum wage to start...
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    Off Topic I have a job interview and have no idea on how to prepare!

    Also, very strange (and bad) advice to go in as a young coach with no experience and give off the air that you are expecting any certain wage. Be prepared to start at minimum wage and be wiling to go in and work hard to exceed expectations to earn a raise.
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