Coaches Getting out of the mid-season rut...

[Kmgardner73]

Good Morning,
I am a level 3 coach to 15 great gymnasts. Some are second year level 3's but most are first year. States is in April and seems we've reached that mid-season rut. The kids are bored however their once beautiful skills are becoming a bit sloppy. If anyone has suggestions for me to apply to my practices, I'd greatly appreciate the help. We're working level 4 skills too, but even then some kids who aren't quite ready for those get frustrated. I need to put a "fun" twist on practice but definitely can't lose the girls focus. We have 2 meets left, then its on to states. I must keep that meet in their sights, as we will need to be very confident and successful in order to place.
Thank you!

 

[BarCoach]

Take a break from routines and work upgrades. They'll be much more eager when you come back to them, knowing they still have to compete them. We play lots of games, use charts and stickers, have contests.