Hi Everyone. Well, today was rather humbling for Dani and myself. The scores just seemed like they were a lot lower than her first meets scores. Here's the rundown:
Vault - 9.1 - 7th place
Bars - 8.65 - 5th place
Beam - 8.15 - 8th place
and probably the most DEVASTATING score of them all:
Floor - 7.00 - not even sure of what place (The judges didn't even flash her score on the electronic score board so I didn't realize they gave her a 7.0 until the end of the meet and I talked to her coach.)
AA - 32.9 - not even sure what place
The floor score really bothers me because it seemed like it was pretty much the same quality routine as last meets'. She needed a spot on her ROBHS but I couldn't see too many other deductions. Last meet she scored a 8.50 on floor that now I am thinking might have been a total "GIFT" to her--not really sure. I am posting the video of her floor routine so if any coaches or judges can tell me what she did wrong please let me know. Here is the video:
YouTube - St Marys Floor Ex 1/24/09
I am chalking this meet up to "not being her best meet" kinda meets and Dani doesn't feel too bad. She was definitely surprised that she didn't get on the podium for All-Around, but she was still happy, cheerful and a gracious loser. Not that anyone is really a "loser" but you know what I mean.
What really concerns me is what her friend (see previous post on jealosy has reared its little head) had said to Dani today at the meet. I need you guys' opinions on this because I am not sure if I should just let it blow over or if I need to talk to coach about it. Dani said that after her vault score flashed, her friend said to her "Wow, Dani--you did worse than last time". Then when they were at bars waiting, her friend said to Dani "I don't want any secrets between us because I know we are really good friends but I am going to beat you in All-Around today." She actually did end up coming in 2nd place AA and she won floor and beam so she had an excellent meet. But, what irritates me is the fact that she has to act so nasty to my daughter and make comments like that. I mean, I am all for competition between teammates but not when it gets nasty.
When I asked Dani what she said to her after the comments she said that she just turns away and sits with another friend. I am soo proud of her for that!!! I mean, I would have LOVED for her to say something back to her, but the fact that she ignored it and didn't banter back and stoop to her level was very dignified, IMO. It just sucks that there are nasty kids that she has to deal with.
So should I bring this up with the coach or not? I told Dani that she is doing the right thing by walking away but I also don't want this kid picking on her and throwing jabs at her either. I don't think talking to the parents will do any good because they are competitive and I see where the daughter gets it. I told Dani to just focus on her skills at practice and to start hanging out with the other girls when she starts being mean. Any other advice???
We are going to go out and celebrate tonight for her ribbons that she did win at the meet, her great sportsmanlike behavior and for her birthday (which is tomorrow)!!
Thanks for letting me vent guys!!!
Vault - 9.1 - 7th place
Bars - 8.65 - 5th place
Beam - 8.15 - 8th place
and probably the most DEVASTATING score of them all:
Floor - 7.00 - not even sure of what place (The judges didn't even flash her score on the electronic score board so I didn't realize they gave her a 7.0 until the end of the meet and I talked to her coach.)
AA - 32.9 - not even sure what place
The floor score really bothers me because it seemed like it was pretty much the same quality routine as last meets'. She needed a spot on her ROBHS but I couldn't see too many other deductions. Last meet she scored a 8.50 on floor that now I am thinking might have been a total "GIFT" to her--not really sure. I am posting the video of her floor routine so if any coaches or judges can tell me what she did wrong please let me know. Here is the video:
YouTube - St Marys Floor Ex 1/24/09
I am chalking this meet up to "not being her best meet" kinda meets and Dani doesn't feel too bad. She was definitely surprised that she didn't get on the podium for All-Around, but she was still happy, cheerful and a gracious loser. Not that anyone is really a "loser" but you know what I mean.
What really concerns me is what her friend (see previous post on jealosy has reared its little head) had said to Dani today at the meet. I need you guys' opinions on this because I am not sure if I should just let it blow over or if I need to talk to coach about it. Dani said that after her vault score flashed, her friend said to her "Wow, Dani--you did worse than last time". Then when they were at bars waiting, her friend said to Dani "I don't want any secrets between us because I know we are really good friends but I am going to beat you in All-Around today." She actually did end up coming in 2nd place AA and she won floor and beam so she had an excellent meet. But, what irritates me is the fact that she has to act so nasty to my daughter and make comments like that. I mean, I am all for competition between teammates but not when it gets nasty.
When I asked Dani what she said to her after the comments she said that she just turns away and sits with another friend. I am soo proud of her for that!!! I mean, I would have LOVED for her to say something back to her, but the fact that she ignored it and didn't banter back and stoop to her level was very dignified, IMO. It just sucks that there are nasty kids that she has to deal with.
So should I bring this up with the coach or not? I told Dani that she is doing the right thing by walking away but I also don't want this kid picking on her and throwing jabs at her either. I don't think talking to the parents will do any good because they are competitive and I see where the daughter gets it. I told Dani to just focus on her skills at practice and to start hanging out with the other girls when she starts being mean. Any other advice???
We are going to go out and celebrate tonight for her ribbons that she did win at the meet, her great sportsmanlike behavior and for her birthday (which is tomorrow)!!
Thanks for letting me vent guys!!!
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