For the past month I've had a gymnast thats just starting, and she's wowing me in ways I've never been wowed with in such a short time. She's got the best of both worlds when it comes to genetics and what a gymnast can bring to the table naturally. I wouldn't describe her as compact, more like short with long limbs. Everything she does has a very dancer like quality to it. Gorgeous toe point and engages her shoulders when moving her arms, so she never has the dangling elbow issue. She's also got muscles on her muscles! It's unfair really lol.
She's very coordinated and takes correction to heart. I mean within 3 tries of a skill, she's made a change for the better. Sometimes she has to be told to relax and take a breath or go get a drink! I have no intention of mentioning team or anything remotely competitive to her or her parents, I see that as something they should initially express interest in. Right now I'm just feeling lucky to be her coach and watch her discover something she shines at and wanted to share!
She's very coordinated and takes correction to heart. I mean within 3 tries of a skill, she's made a change for the better. Sometimes she has to be told to relax and take a breath or go get a drink! I have no intention of mentioning team or anything remotely competitive to her or her parents, I see that as something they should initially express interest in. Right now I'm just feeling lucky to be her coach and watch her discover something she shines at and wanted to share!