Anon Level 10 to elite

[Anonymous (c223)]

Just wanted to say that the gatekeeping around elite training on this thread is kind of ridiculous and I say that coming from a gym with a lot of elites. There are plenty of HS-aged athletes who have qualified elite over the years. The idea that elite isn’t worth trying or training for if you never made HOPES or Junior elite is silly. The person who started this thread isn’t saying they want their kid to make the national team or the Olympics. They’re also not saying their kid is a 15 year old level 6. From the information given it is perfectly realistic that they could qualify elite with a slightly more focused approach to training.

You don’t have be in televised meets to be an elite. Plenty of elites exist who qualify and never do anything beyond their elite qualifier and an elite session or two at a big but local meet, and that’s still elite.

 

[Anonymous (c223)]

I also say have her give it a try. First, so that she doesn't have regrets about not giving it a go, and second, because (this may be debatable but it's my POV) trying elite is a great way to get on college coaches' radars. Sure, performing well as a L10 is what everyone says is important, but a lot of gymnasts perform well as L10s and may or may not get noticed, but seems like pretty much everyone who tries elite gets some attention, and often more than their (similarly skilled) L10 counterparts.

100%. This is well-said. Someone is going to argue that it’s not the intent of elite, it’s not fair to level 10s, whatever, but it’s the truth. It is a really great way to get noticed in the recruiting process.

 

[Ty’s Dad]

Just wanted to say that the gatekeeping around elite training on this thread is kind of ridiculous and I say that coming from a gym with a lot of elites. There are plenty of HS-aged athletes who have qualified elite over the years. The idea that elite isn’t worth trying or training for if you never made HOPES or Junior elite is silly. The person who started this thread isn’t saying they want their kid to make the national team or the Olympics. They’re also not saying their kid is a 15 year old level 6. From the information given it is perfectly realistic that they could qualify elite with a slightly more focused approach to training.

You don’t have be in televised meets to be an elite. Plenty of elites exist who qualify and never do anything beyond their elite qualifier and an elite session or two at a big but local meet, and that’s still elite.

I believe everyone told her good luck and give it a try. The poster was asking about the skills her daughter currently has, and also thinking she had one more year of Jr. Elite. Nobody said anything negative or it’s impossible for her to qualify

 

[Anonymous (0505)]

Just wanted to say that the gatekeeping around elite training on this thread is kind of ridiculous and I say that coming from a gym with a lot of elites. There are plenty of HS-aged athletes who have qualified elite over the years. The idea that elite isn’t worth trying or training for if you never made HOPES or Junior elite is silly. The person who started this thread isn’t saying they want their kid to make the national team or the Olympics. They’re also not saying their kid is a 15 year old level 6. From the information given it is perfectly realistic that they could qualify elite with a slightly more focused approach to training.

You don’t have be in televised meets to be an elite. Plenty of elites exist who qualify and never do anything beyond their elite qualifier and an elite session or two at a big but local meet, and that’s still elite.

What? I read as well as commented on this thread and Nobody sounds like anyone is "gatekeeping" around elite training. What i read as her reason for training elite was to do college gymnastics. While yes actual elite gymnast are in the spotlight of college recruits, training elite is HARD on their bodies. So giving advice to the poster that hey you can get to college by being and amazing level 10 is really good advice. Others saying go for it why not.. is also sound... But I might counter that by saying ok..you got to all the qualifiers and don't even make it close to the qual score.. then you've essentially waisted a good portion of your time. I am guessing that she is probably a soph so this next summer shes recruitable. Obviously there are lots of different scenarios. But i didn't see anything but sound great advice from everyone!