My daughter just turned 7 and will probably compete in her first Level 4 meet early next year. She previously competed at lower levels. Her scores ranged from mid 8's to mid 9's. She does well, but it's nothing spectacular.
Recently, I was talking to a team mom of a really talented 7 year old level 5. It seems that the really young, spectacular gymnasts at our gym started much younger and train many more hours than my daughter. Even now, this includes multiple private lessons a week.
I've been told that my kid has potential, but am I ruining it for her if we go slower? Did I already mess it up for her? I can't go back in time, so starting younger is not an option at this point. I could get her into private lessons, but not several a week. I'd make the sacrifice for 1 a week if it would help her 8-10 years from now, but if they level out I don't think it's worth it.
Thanks
Recently, I was talking to a team mom of a really talented 7 year old level 5. It seems that the really young, spectacular gymnasts at our gym started much younger and train many more hours than my daughter. Even now, this includes multiple private lessons a week.
I've been told that my kid has potential, but am I ruining it for her if we go slower? Did I already mess it up for her? I can't go back in time, so starting younger is not an option at this point. I could get her into private lessons, but not several a week. I'd make the sacrifice for 1 a week if it would help her 8-10 years from now, but if they level out I don't think it's worth it.
Thanks