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Bobby
Truthfully, the reason I started off surfing the net - and landed in this fab forum - is because I was seeking info on how gymnastics progression all works nowadays. My 5 yo DD had been attending a pre-school 'kindergym' class this year and loves it.
Having been a gymnast myself, I assumed this qualified me to tell my DD has some talent. (Don't you love an unqualified expert
). And I was disappointed that she was not invited into the team level 1 program for next year (or even the recreational level 1 for that matter).
She will be going to a beginners class next year for an hour pw with other kids who've never done gym before.
My original question was if this means they don't think she's very good, and how I might get them to reconsider. Aussie coach gave me some great initial feedback (in the 'question and answer' thread), and I wondered if any of you have any words of wisdom about whether/how to approach coaches about this sort of thing.
.... BUT after snooping around the other threads I have a new question to add: Do you think I'm too pushy??![Eek! :eek: :eek:](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
Already? With a 5 yo beginner? Who does not yet understand she's missing out on selection so doesn't know or care?
She's so excitable at gym, she certainly doesn't need me to suggest anything to her. She's always the first to volunteer, rarely mucks around, and generally pays attention. And she's progressing very well as it is - with clear improvements on a weekly basis.
I started out thinking I was representing her desire to do more, and yet when I read other threads it also dawned on me that I do actually have some expectation of improvements and progress as well. I won't be satisfied if the only thing she gets out of gym is fun. Although I can honestly say I don't care if she's ever a champion or not. And yet there's a part of me I can't shake that thinks she should either be a contender or else involved in another sport/activity instead where she is.
Are all of you inspirational people as sincere as you sound in just wanting your kids to have fun and be happy? And were you always so evolved or did that happen over time??
I'm sure some of you will be horrified to hear such thoughts from the mother of a beginner!!![Big Grin :D :D](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
Having been a gymnast myself, I assumed this qualified me to tell my DD has some talent. (Don't you love an unqualified expert
She will be going to a beginners class next year for an hour pw with other kids who've never done gym before.
My original question was if this means they don't think she's very good, and how I might get them to reconsider. Aussie coach gave me some great initial feedback (in the 'question and answer' thread), and I wondered if any of you have any words of wisdom about whether/how to approach coaches about this sort of thing.
.... BUT after snooping around the other threads I have a new question to add: Do you think I'm too pushy??
She's so excitable at gym, she certainly doesn't need me to suggest anything to her. She's always the first to volunteer, rarely mucks around, and generally pays attention. And she's progressing very well as it is - with clear improvements on a weekly basis.
I started out thinking I was representing her desire to do more, and yet when I read other threads it also dawned on me that I do actually have some expectation of improvements and progress as well. I won't be satisfied if the only thing she gets out of gym is fun. Although I can honestly say I don't care if she's ever a champion or not. And yet there's a part of me I can't shake that thinks she should either be a contender or else involved in another sport/activity instead where she is.
Are all of you inspirational people as sincere as you sound in just wanting your kids to have fun and be happy? And were you always so evolved or did that happen over time??
I'm sure some of you will be horrified to hear such thoughts from the mother of a beginner!!