Anon Practice time

[Anonymous (4509)]

Hey, I’m a first year gold and we do 2 3hr sessions a week. I feel like this isn’t a normal amount of time and it seems most girls my level are training much more. Some 2nd year golds do 3 3hrs but I’m scared to ask my coaches if this is even available for first years. I’d love to hear you input on weather or not 6hrs a week is enough. Thanks!

 

[Anonymous (e0da)]

I worked at a gym where golds only did 5 hours and it was fine. There was an option for a third day but only a handful wanted it. We were intentionally a low hours program and had athletes winning at every level.

 

[Anonymous (0c41)]

Does your gym use Xcel in place of DP levels 2-5? Some gyms do so they do much higher hours.

What is your gym to coach ratio? It could be that your gym doesn't need that many hours because there is not a lot of waiting around for a turn.

How do the girls at your gym do at meets compared to the higher hours gyms?

 

[Anonymous (0954)]

As a silver in a mixed bronze/silver class, I trained 3 hours a week (2x 1.5 hour practices), and it was fine for the gymnasts.

Also, if you have consistently showed your coaches in practice that you want to improve and that you are coachable/take corrections, I bet they will be receptive to your request to do 3 3hrs. Even if they say no, they will respect your desire to get better and confidence to advocate for yourself.