Hi, this is my first time posting, but I've been a long time reader of chalk bucket and have found so much valuable information that has really helped my coaching. I'm 19 and I coach most days at the gym. I'm in charge of our juniors but I also help out a lot with our seniors.
My little sister is 8 and I'm her main coach. Last year was her first year competing after only starting a few months earlier and she worked really hard. She won all of her competitions and by the end of the year she was winning most events as well. She also won a trophy for the best junior in our region and was awarded another trophy for being the best junior in our club. Unfortunately this has led to her becoming lazy and thinking that shes going to be able to do the same this year. The head coach really wants all of our gymnasts to practice at home since they only get 4 hours a week and an optional 2 hour class with the seniors, and she puts pressure on me to make sure my sister is doing her work at home.
The level that shes in at the moment is too easy for her so she only wants to practice higher level skills. The head coach is either going to move her up a level after her first 2 competitions or jump her a level at the next competitive season.
I'm really concerned that even though she hasn't worked hard she'll still be able to do really well and so she won't have the natural consequence of not doing well therefore should I make her do the work so she can move up into the appropriate level or should I just let it be and hope she learns?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated and thank you to everyone who read this.
My little sister is 8 and I'm her main coach. Last year was her first year competing after only starting a few months earlier and she worked really hard. She won all of her competitions and by the end of the year she was winning most events as well. She also won a trophy for the best junior in our region and was awarded another trophy for being the best junior in our club. Unfortunately this has led to her becoming lazy and thinking that shes going to be able to do the same this year. The head coach really wants all of our gymnasts to practice at home since they only get 4 hours a week and an optional 2 hour class with the seniors, and she puts pressure on me to make sure my sister is doing her work at home.
The level that shes in at the moment is too easy for her so she only wants to practice higher level skills. The head coach is either going to move her up a level after her first 2 competitions or jump her a level at the next competitive season.
I'm really concerned that even though she hasn't worked hard she'll still be able to do really well and so she won't have the natural consequence of not doing well therefore should I make her do the work so she can move up into the appropriate level or should I just let it be and hope she learns?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated and thank you to everyone who read this.