WAG L7…?

[GymnastGirlypop]

So I’m about to be starting my level 6 season and I’m in pretty good shape. I’ve just been thinking ahead to next year and wondering if it’s realistic that I could make it to 7 next year. I was originally thinking that I would repeat 6, but after thinking about it I fell like I might be able to do it. I can do everything I need for floor. Right now beam is my biggest issue, because I have a huge mental block on my BHS. However I’ve been looking and I’m pretty sure I can compete my Cartwheel RO connection. I’m working my yurchenco on vault, but I’m pretty sure I don’t need it, and could just do a half half or something like that. For bars, I have my giants on strap bar, but don’t necessarily need them to compete seven. I think if I did do it next year, I would be competing the bare minimum, but what are people’s opinions? Do you think I should try to go 7 next year or repeat 6?

 

[Coach Kate]

I think you should focus on one season at a time. This season has barely or hasn't even started yet. Focus on your routines, do your drills and upgrades when your coach presents them, and see how things go. Your coach (es) should be the one with a plan for the season and the one making decisions about what skills you might be ready to train and then compete. If you have specific goals in mind, talk to them so they know how to help you. If you want to make moving up next season a goal, say that, and then ask what skills they'd like to see you competing in level 7. Let them know you'd love to do side stations that will help with those skills. Or if you have an assignment to hit three bar routines and you do, then ask if you can work on upgrades afterwards.