It is very strange sometimes to have two gymmies at such different stages of their 'career'.
While one is excelling quickly, the other is on his way out.....I can't describe the feelings.
My son, who is 15, and has been in this sport for 8 years is done. Done, done. He was a superstar when he was young, but then a series of unfortunate events put him on a tailspin right out of the sport. He injured his wrist at 12, and by 13 he lost many skills. That was combined with a very mentally abusive coach, and he lost all drive and confidence in his ability. Then add some puberty and it would be impossible for him to come back at this point. So as he told me he was really quitting, for real, and I see it in his eyes, I told him no, you are definitely NOT quitting.....after putting up with 2 years of a sh*tty coach, injuries, switching gyms, competing L8, and puberty, I would not call that quitting.....I call that 'finishing' or transitioning......so on to crossfit full time, and perhaps other after school activities which he was NEVER able to do due to time commitments.....
Then my DD who is 10, and is gaining skills so fast I can't keep up....she did well at L4, and has been working L7 skills. She will be scoring out of L5 very soon, and then will be going for L6..... But as I keep telling her L6, she keeps smiling and explaining what she needs for 7..... Not a huge step really.....and she is absolutely flying on bars which is usually the problem.....we will see....there is no rush....none, whatsoever.
So as my son told me what mistakes NOT to make with her gymnastics, (I told him he sounded MUCH stricter than I!) it is bitter sweet......
I still believe that had my son had a better human being coaching him through those tough years, he would be doing very well now IN the sport......but no matter. Life is waiting.....outside.
As always, thanks CB for being there....
While one is excelling quickly, the other is on his way out.....I can't describe the feelings.
My son, who is 15, and has been in this sport for 8 years is done. Done, done. He was a superstar when he was young, but then a series of unfortunate events put him on a tailspin right out of the sport. He injured his wrist at 12, and by 13 he lost many skills. That was combined with a very mentally abusive coach, and he lost all drive and confidence in his ability. Then add some puberty and it would be impossible for him to come back at this point. So as he told me he was really quitting, for real, and I see it in his eyes, I told him no, you are definitely NOT quitting.....after putting up with 2 years of a sh*tty coach, injuries, switching gyms, competing L8, and puberty, I would not call that quitting.....I call that 'finishing' or transitioning......so on to crossfit full time, and perhaps other after school activities which he was NEVER able to do due to time commitments.....
Then my DD who is 10, and is gaining skills so fast I can't keep up....she did well at L4, and has been working L7 skills. She will be scoring out of L5 very soon, and then will be going for L6..... But as I keep telling her L6, she keeps smiling and explaining what she needs for 7..... Not a huge step really.....and she is absolutely flying on bars which is usually the problem.....we will see....there is no rush....none, whatsoever.
So as my son told me what mistakes NOT to make with her gymnastics, (I told him he sounded MUCH stricter than I!) it is bitter sweet......
I still believe that had my son had a better human being coaching him through those tough years, he would be doing very well now IN the sport......but no matter. Life is waiting.....outside.
As always, thanks CB for being there....
