S sjm2b3 Proud Parent Joined Aug 4, 2011 Messages 453 Reaction score 325 Aug 11, 2014 #1 This is a question for coaches--what do you think the minimum # of hours would be to successfully train for and compete L5/L6 in the fall and spring (assuming the coaching is excellent)?
This is a question for coaches--what do you think the minimum # of hours would be to successfully train for and compete L5/L6 in the fall and spring (assuming the coaching is excellent)?
raenndrops Coach Joined Oct 24, 2009 Messages 7,017 Reaction score 7,320 Aug 11, 2014 #3 With excellent coaching and little wait time for equipment, a gymnast could do it with 9 hours. Our gym has everyone practicing 7.5 hours a week.
With excellent coaching and little wait time for equipment, a gymnast could do it with 9 hours. Our gym has everyone practicing 7.5 hours a week.
I iwannacoach Coach Proud Parent Gymnast Joined Mar 25, 2012 Messages 2,877 Reaction score 3,008 Aug 11, 2014 #4 Excellent coaching with capable kid.......... 12 hours minimum in a weak /locale 16 hours in a stronger area 20 hours in off the hook markets like Texas and California It can be done with fewer hours but these are reasonable number for a kid destined for optionals,
Excellent coaching with capable kid.......... 12 hours minimum in a weak /locale 16 hours in a stronger area 20 hours in off the hook markets like Texas and California It can be done with fewer hours but these are reasonable number for a kid destined for optionals,