Parents How to ask and what to ask her coach.

[Josette]

Hi everyone,

My little gymnast is competing this year in xcel, silver level (she is 7 yrs. old). . She has big dreams which I understand at some point she'll need to enter the developmental track. I'm totally new to this so need to be schooled. She has big stage dreams, and being a collegiate gymnast as well.

When and how (what questions to ask) do I speak to her coach about these dreams without seeming to jump the gun so to speak. Is it crazy to backwards plan the next 10 years of her life/training when she hasn't even completed one year of competition yet?

She is totally locked in, loves training, loves watching competition, etc etc.

Thanks for the thoughts, ideas, guidance!

 

[Coach Kate]

I would initiate that now. Does your gym use Xcel in place of compulsories? Is there an opportunity to transition to developmental? Do they think your daughter would be a good fit for your gym's development program? Why/why not?

If your gym does not use Xcel in place of compulsories and they tell you they don't think your child is a good fit for their development program, you could pursue an evaluation at another gym after this season if you want another opinion.

 

[Josette]

Thanks for the reply!

Yes they use Xcel in place of compulsory. I was worried they didn't support developmental track but with a quick chat I learned they do! In your opinion is that approach acceptable for an elite hopeful?

So, I understand at some point she would transition from Xcel to developmental. I don't want it to be a late transition putting her "behind."

It sounds like I have a legitimate ask by asking her coach to backwards plan with me now to college recruitment?