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    Parents Blatant Favoritism

    I think your feelings about the gym are so strong that I think your family should leave the gym either immediately or the day after her state meet. It is very possible that the favoritism is blatant in which case the gym is not a good fit. Even more importantly, you as a parent do not trust...
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    Women Good gyms in the Houston area

    Where are you in Houston? If you live here you know that the Houston area is 2-3 hours in diameter.
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    Parents Should we switch gyms?

    Most Chalk Bucket members, including me, recommend sending an email after you leave because many of us have had experience with “ good, nice” coaches/ bosses/ teammates / colleagues quickly becoming not nice when they find out that you’re leaving, especially for another gym. Your gym may be the...
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    Anon Does your gym allow athletes to go to camps?

    Could you ask if that specificly includes short ( less than a week) college camps? Personally, I think it would be beneficial for a gymnast to get a better feel for the colleges that she is interested in attending.
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    Parents Trials…

    In my opinion, if you are leaving any situation that could be emotionally charged, including a sports team, a job, a significant volunteer project etc. don’t give them a clue until you have your next opportunity locked down. Sign any contracts with the new group and check that your eyes are...
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    Parents Clothespin Trend

    My hesitation is that I would not want anyone getting close enough to an athlete or any child and being covert, even for a good reason. If someone is close enough to clip on a pin without someone knowing then they are close enough to steal or put something in a water bottle. I know it’s innocent...
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    Injury What is this mystery elbow injury and how could it be fixed?

    We can’t give medical advice on Chalk Bucket. I’m so sorry that you’re going through this. Please talk to your parents and a physician.
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    NCAA NCAA Chat Week #8 (Feb. 17th - 23rd)

    I’ve been enjoying college gym this season. My new cable lineup has the SEC network and they feature two meets every Friday.
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    Parents Jelousy hate and rage from teamates and parents

    Nutter Butter is very real. She is a moderator, my friend, an experienced gym parent and a respected professional.
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    NCAA The OG ChalkBucket Kid (Maggie Mae)

    Yay! Way to go!
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    Parents Gym Change? Help

    Pay your bill. Pull her out. Explain to your daughter that it is for her safety. Then try other gyms.
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    Parents Best summer camp

    Best of anything for one person is not the best for someone else.
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    Anon Do I dare tell a coach the truth?

    I love what you’re saying. Your son wants to be treated with respect and he deserves that. I’m not sure a coach would take it well, it might get the response of “ don’t tell me how to coach”. There are coaches on this board who coach very much like your wording. Unfortunately, that has not...
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    Women 3 of my good friends have abs?

    It also depends on genetics, certain body types are more prone to visible abdominal muscles than others. It’s much more important to focus on what your body can do rather than how it looks.
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    Women Jordan Chiles Stripped Of Bronze Medal… USOPC Appealing

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