- Jan 8, 2024
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Coaches, how do you identify a child with the physical potential to become elite? I understand the mental qualities, and I am specifically wondering how these kids are physically different. Is there usually a moment where you see a physical movement and think, okay that kid has the potential to go far and can take an accelerated path. I would love to hear any specific examples.
What does the typical progression look like for these kids after preteam? Are there any skills you try to teach them as soon as possible - specifically something you would not yet worry about with other gymnasts? How is your coaching of these kids different from other gymnasts on the JO track? What efforts do you make to protect these kids from burn out? How do you minimize injury? Do you think a child with exceptional talent can make it very far with less time in the gym snd have you seen this happen?
Thanks for any information you can give me. Without too much detail it looks like my daughter is moving toward an accelerated path and I am trying to understand what could be in the future.
What does the typical progression look like for these kids after preteam? Are there any skills you try to teach them as soon as possible - specifically something you would not yet worry about with other gymnasts? How is your coaching of these kids different from other gymnasts on the JO track? What efforts do you make to protect these kids from burn out? How do you minimize injury? Do you think a child with exceptional talent can make it very far with less time in the gym snd have you seen this happen?
Thanks for any information you can give me. Without too much detail it looks like my daughter is moving toward an accelerated path and I am trying to understand what could be in the future.