Ellen Jean
Proud Parent
My DD struggled all through compulsory with her form. It seemed no matter how hard she tried or trained she could not fix her bent knees or point her toes. Her coaches always told her she would be a better optional gymnast. Here we are 4 years later and she is set to compete level 7 this coming season. They had their skills test today and my DD scored low. She has always pushed through and stayed with the sport because she truly loves it. She is 11 and last season was her hardest year to date as the low scores and not winning started affecting her more than before. She was excited at the thought of doing optionals because of hope her coaches had given her in the past. After tonight I once again had a teary eyed little girl who can't figure out why she isn't improving. I'm hoping someone will have a suggestion that might work with her on improving in these two areas. She has all her skills and some level 8 skills but her form is not great and showed in her test today. Ive always supported her and encouraged her to continue and her hard work will eventually pay off. At what point is it time to try a new sport? Or is there still hope her form will eventually come? I want to be supportive but it is starting to break my heart.