- Sep 30, 2013
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Hi Everybody!
My 9 year old daughter was moved from her pre-team class (L2) to the Level 3 team in May. She is practicing three evenings a week for a total of about 6.5 hours/week. She has made great strides and is having fun. The L3 team she is on has about 11 girls ages 6-14 and two coaches. Her first meet is scheduled for about 6 weeks from now and she is not really ready. Her vaulting is inconsistent, she doesn't have her round-off back handspring yet and is lacking a couple skills on bars. She is doing pretty good on beam and getting more confident with her dismount every day.
Her coaches suggested a few private lessons before the first meet to see if they can get her up to speed on some skills and then if not, that she competes on all four events but with a spot where needed. I am okay with this because I want her to have the experience, fun, etc. She seems okay, though I am sure she would rather be 100% ready to go.
I guess my question is just: is this normal, if not typical? It seems her team is big and diverse and I worry about her not getting enough attention from the coaches (who are new to coaching team this year). Are private lessons the way to go? Is there anything I should be aware of or keep my eye out for with a kid not quite confident or capable on all her skills as she gets ready to compete for the first time?
Thoughts and ideas (and support) appreciated! Again, our goal is not a particular outcome of competition but a fun experience based on hard work!
My 9 year old daughter was moved from her pre-team class (L2) to the Level 3 team in May. She is practicing three evenings a week for a total of about 6.5 hours/week. She has made great strides and is having fun. The L3 team she is on has about 11 girls ages 6-14 and two coaches. Her first meet is scheduled for about 6 weeks from now and she is not really ready. Her vaulting is inconsistent, she doesn't have her round-off back handspring yet and is lacking a couple skills on bars. She is doing pretty good on beam and getting more confident with her dismount every day.
Her coaches suggested a few private lessons before the first meet to see if they can get her up to speed on some skills and then if not, that she competes on all four events but with a spot where needed. I am okay with this because I want her to have the experience, fun, etc. She seems okay, though I am sure she would rather be 100% ready to go.
I guess my question is just: is this normal, if not typical? It seems her team is big and diverse and I worry about her not getting enough attention from the coaches (who are new to coaching team this year). Are private lessons the way to go? Is there anything I should be aware of or keep my eye out for with a kid not quite confident or capable on all her skills as she gets ready to compete for the first time?
Thoughts and ideas (and support) appreciated! Again, our goal is not a particular outcome of competition but a fun experience based on hard work!