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Clueless Gym Dad
Thanks to all that share opinions, suggestions & their experience regarding my question.
My girl is seven, just was moved to Level 5 after excelling at Level 4 (excelled at states and regional meets) in the fall. I know nothing about Gymnastics and she loves it beyond belief (dedicated smart little girl). We might be moving and she won't be able to continue at her gym. I am curious what people look for in a new gym. Let me preface this with the following:
Her goal is to be the best she can be and she hopes that would be an elite gymnast, she is a good student and a good kid who is confident but not arrogant. She has never complained, she always practices hard. A few coaches who have seen her with good resumes say she has the tools, but obviously there are no gurantees, she is young and it takes hard work, a little luck and opportunity. So I figure all I can provide her with is the emotional support, the opportunity and open the door for her to walk through if that is what she wants.
1) How much importance would you place on the instructors resume? Would a coach who has had state champions, college level gymnast or olympic/world champion gymnast make you more likely to choose their gym?
2) How much time should a seven/eight year old level 5 practice? In my research I have seen anything from home schooled girls who spend many hours every day to coaches who limit their girls to three days a week 3 hours a day for level 5+
3) What do people think about girls advancing more than one level in a season? For example skipping level 7 to go straighht to 8 if the girl "test out" (I think that is what it is called) by going to a meet and scoring a good enough all around score.
4) If a girl's goal is to be an elite gymast what would you say are the most important three things a parent should do to enable their daughter to obtain their goals.
Thanks for everyone who takes the time to help.....I am sure I will have a lot more questions.
Clueless Gym Dad
My girl is seven, just was moved to Level 5 after excelling at Level 4 (excelled at states and regional meets) in the fall. I know nothing about Gymnastics and she loves it beyond belief (dedicated smart little girl). We might be moving and she won't be able to continue at her gym. I am curious what people look for in a new gym. Let me preface this with the following:
Her goal is to be the best she can be and she hopes that would be an elite gymnast, she is a good student and a good kid who is confident but not arrogant. She has never complained, she always practices hard. A few coaches who have seen her with good resumes say she has the tools, but obviously there are no gurantees, she is young and it takes hard work, a little luck and opportunity. So I figure all I can provide her with is the emotional support, the opportunity and open the door for her to walk through if that is what she wants.
1) How much importance would you place on the instructors resume? Would a coach who has had state champions, college level gymnast or olympic/world champion gymnast make you more likely to choose their gym?
2) How much time should a seven/eight year old level 5 practice? In my research I have seen anything from home schooled girls who spend many hours every day to coaches who limit their girls to three days a week 3 hours a day for level 5+
3) What do people think about girls advancing more than one level in a season? For example skipping level 7 to go straighht to 8 if the girl "test out" (I think that is what it is called) by going to a meet and scoring a good enough all around score.
4) If a girl's goal is to be an elite gymast what would you say are the most important three things a parent should do to enable their daughter to obtain their goals.
Thanks for everyone who takes the time to help.....I am sure I will have a lot more questions.
Clueless Gym Dad