I think they picked the correct team. Maroney should be a no brainer as she is the best vaulter in the world. Also, she beat price on floor. What really surprised me was the inconsistency of the judging. I watch all US and many Int'l meets. Although I truly love to watch Gabby, she had many...
That is awful, but becoming a bigger problem. At NJ Level 4 State Championships, two fathers got into a fist fight. One was videoing his dd, and the other was screaming profanities at a judge for a perceived low score. When asked to stop using profanity, as one dad did not want it on tape...
She is very young, so I would just let her have fun. Later, when she is older, you can talk to her about her goals, and in this I would stress not to discuss scores or metals. You should steer her to goals of having fun, trying her best and showing the best sportsmanship -- win or lose. As...
My DD, just turned 10, and finished her level 5 season with scores in the high 38's. She thinks she is too old to keep just advancing 1 level per year. Has anyone had experience with level skipping? Is it advisable? Any comments, thoughts appreciated.
It think I may not have been clear. The girl is lagging at all. She is very talented and scores very well. It just looks like the gym is embarrassed with her parents (who are there friends with the coach) that with all the extra time they spent with the girl, she got beaten (unexpectedly to...
I am seeking opinions and advice about what to do about coaching favoritism in the gym. There is one gymnast on my DD's team who the coach favors to no end apparently because of a family relationship. That girl is clearly not as good as some of the others (including my DD by results), but the...
Thanks for the advice. I always reminder my DD that you can always improve. Her goal is now to get a 39 in level 5 and/or her first ten. Her first meet was 9.6 vault, 9.55 bars, 9.6 beam, 9.6 floor. She is pretty consistent, and tell her the ultimate goal is to be an all-around gymnast and to...