Parents Gifts for coaches?

[NMNorskie]

My daughter is only in rec classes so far, but she LOVES her coaches (and so do we--they're fantastic). I would like to get them something for Christmas, but I'm not sure if that's a thing people do. This is our first year in gymnastics, so I have no idea what the norms are.

Do you get your coaches a gift?

 

[skschlag]

We do. Usually a gift card of some sort.

 

[tooootsie]

My daughter is only in rec classes so far, but she LOVES her coaches (and so do we--they're fantastic). I would like to get them something for Christmas, but I'm not sure if that's a thing people do. This is our first year in gymnastics, so I have no idea what the norms are.

Do you get your coaches a gift?

We have given coaches Christmas gifts since my kids were in Mom and Tot classes. Yes do it! We used to give them a small batch and body set, sometimes an $10 gift card etc.

 

[blueredzone]

I think that's a great idea! I was wondering what would be appropriate myself. Problem is though is that we have a few coaches so I am kind of lost on who,what and how much to spend.

 

[Rockygym]

Yes, we usually give gifts to the coaches at Christmas. They work hard and some weeks see my DD more than I do Usually gift cards (Target, food places etc). Depending on level of involvement I have given $10 -$25 cards.

 

[tooootsie]

I think that's a great idea! I was wondering what would be appropriate myself. Problem is though is that we have a few coaches so I am kind of lost on who,what and how much to spend.

One year my DD had 3 coaches, We gave them ornaments

 

[Firefly]

My older daughter has 4 coaches and we pool money from all of the parents in her level and give one large gift card to each of them. My younger daughter has 2 coaches and I buy them individual gift cards (I don't know her teammates' parents as well, I'm sure this may change as time goes by).

 

[wgymmom]

We have done little food gifts, like cookies, hot cocoa mix, or sugared nuts, and homemade hand scrub for the female coaches.

 

[kitkat]

One year I did these. The first one us my daughter but the second were kids in my dd group in their coaches name. It was a lot of work

 

[seoulmama]

Local coffee shop gift cards (Starbucks or DD). I've never met a coach who doesn't need a caffeine fix at some point during their loooong days at the gym!

 

[SurpriseGymMom]

I make artisan soap, so I usually give all coaches and teachers handmade soap baskets for Xmas and end-of-year gifts.
As a coach, I have received coffee shop GC, handwritten cards, little candles, hand sanitizer etc. all very appreciated!! It just feels nice to be given a small token of appreciation, it really does NOT have to be much. I cherish the little handwritten notes/pictures/cards my students have given me the most!

 

[txgymfan]

Handwritten notes are the best along with gift cards to local grocery stores,target or a fast food place you know they frequent. Look and see if they carry in a Starbucks cup, or McDonalds or whatever.


Please don't give food or fragrances. As a teacher I often received chocolates or cookies because "everyone loves sweets" except I don't and the cookies made with love went in the trash and I felt guilty. Scented body lotion is also on my "please don't " list for anyone. What smells great to you may not to them and as a single woman I have given away a store full of bath and body works lotions from well meaning friends and family.