Hi there. I was wondering how important private lessons should/or shouldn't be for a compulsary gymnast to do well in competition. Is is possible for a gymnast to learn the routines, and the skills, if she is 1 of 10 and there is only one coach? The coaches can't possible pick up everything...
Hey guys! Just wanted to update you on my progress. I am re-learning the front handspring--I am starting out on the tumble track since its been a while since I did them on floor. I am working on bars and learning a kip!!! Man!! There are a lot of things to remember to do during that skill--the...
Specifically a coach question:
Next week, my family will be traveling to Bethlehem PA to be with family during the holidays. DD (L3) asked if there were any gyms in the area that would be fun to visit. Of course being raised in Bethehem, there is only one gym that came to mind - Parkettes in...
Hi everyone!
My daughter has her first private lesson tonight is is super excited! She has been doing rec gymnastics since February (2008) and is in L2. She goes once a week for 2 hours right now. We have chosen a coach that has worked with her before and they are a great match. He is not her...
My DD has just turned 4 in April, and she will be starting an advanced class in the summer for 2 hours per week. She has a little trouble doing a cart wheel should I get her a couple of privates or should I just let her do the class?
DD is on Preteam and I was listening to parents talk the other night. One girl was offered by one of the coaches to do Private lessons to help her. Another girl is having someone come to her and work privates outside of our gym. I am wondering should I approach our coach to see about getting...
At one point, private lessons accounted for a sizable chunk of our (wife and I) income. How many of you rely on private lessons as a source of income and how do they work at your gym?
P.S. I will edit this post in a while and let you know how they work with us, but I have a private right now.;)