present for coach?

[gymnastjess]

Hi,
I really want to get my coach a present for Christmas!!
She is a girl and 17 years old!
I don't know what to get her any ideas?
plus i don't want something really corny like a poem or a #1 coach keyring lol

 

[mumoftwogymnasts]

How about i-tunes card, movie voucher ?

 

[lilgymnast7]

You can almost never go wrong with a giftcard maybe to a clothing or book store. A christmas tree ornament is also a nice gift, or maybe a scarf or gloves. If you want maybe you can find or even make a nice necklace or bracelet too. I am sure she will be happy with whatever gift you pick out!

 

[All Chalked Up]

Maybe one of those "coach" tee shirts with something funny on it. You can get them from almost any gymnastics merchandise website!

 

[10.0]

I have no clue if Australia has Bath and Body works or some type of store like it, but I know here it is a very popular store for gifts and teens love it. They sell all kinds of great smelling soaps, perfumes, candles, plus a lot of other items and many of them come in great fairly inexpensive gifts packs this time of year.

Another similar idea is I gave my sister a de-stress kit one year with fuzzy slippers, a sleep mask, bubble bath and a candle. Coaching is stressful and I am sure she would like that.

 

[Sunobo]

A gift card is always my choice for coach and teacher gifts. I figure I don't really know what they like so it gives them the chance to get what they really want. I usually get a card for video store rentals, movie theaters, popular stores or restaurants.

I learned to avoid buying any body products because my older dd has skin allergies and many of the scented products give her hives after a few uses. I give a gift card for those kind of stores and let the recipient make their own choices.

 

[dancengym]

Sidelining into the OP - For coaches and gym owners

Sorry to sneak into your thread, OP. But I have a similar question. Our gym usually asks each team member to contribute $10.00 for all the coaches in our gym. There are 5. Last year, only two truly coached our level. But we were required to pay for all 5. So, we paid $50. This year, we now have the higher level coaches/owners coaching our level. We have two new coaches coaching the lower level. So, I am assuming we will once again contribute for all 5. But my question is, the head coach/co-owner does put extra effort and time coaching my DD. During Tops season, she did spend a little extra time coaching my DD for national testing. I think I want to get her something extra but I don't know how much is good to spend and/or what I should get her. She is in her early 40's. I feel I might have to spend over $50.00 so that my gift is not insulting her. At the same time, we are pretty strapped this Christmas. Coaches/gym owners, what kind of gifts do you like and/or do you expect gifts from your team members individually? Parents, what would you do? Any suggestions on what is appropriate to do?

 

[gymnastjess]

Hi guys!! I think i am going to get her a t-shirt that says I'm the coach (so lets save time and assume im always right) on it LOL and a teddy with we love you Toni on it and a thankyou card from all us girls???

 

[Galadriel]

We gave the coaches t shirts last year and they loved them
We got our own slogan on it - like what the coach always said so it was personal - my daughters coach got one that said " I Dont Give Sympathy!!" Another one got one that said "Smile Girls! It's Making you Stronger!" They wear them to practice.

 

[gymnastjess]

haha sounds cool unfortunately my coach doesnt have a "saying" lol

 

[Sunobo]

Parents, what would you do? Any suggestions on what is appropriate to do?

I give gift cards (usually to a restaurant) and NEVER spend more than $15 - $20 on a teacher or coach gift.

 

[Deanna]

I agree, a shirt, orniment, gift card..really anything you were to give would be heart felt. I truely believe anything you were to give your coach would be treasured and cherished. Even a handmade card, or drawing or such.

 

[gymcoach34]

I REALLY appreciate handmade cards & drawings from the kids. I also really appreciate thank you cards or emails from parents. Also gift cards to starbucks, etc are also very appreciated (even if they are for 5 or 10 bucks, thats 5 or 10 bucks I dont have to spend on my caffeine addiction.) What I dont appreciate are candy or other calorie laden snacks.... its a nice thought but you are constantly being tempeted as it is during the holidays....

 

[bogwoppit]

I give a bottle of wine to the coaches who coach my kids, and a small chocolate gift (two handmade ones in a box) to the ones who do not. I would not be impressed if I was told how much to give. Gifts should always be optional and not everybody celebrates at this time of year.

When money is tight, and it is everywhere, a small box of homemade cookies should be plenty, or a picture drawn by the gymnast.

I loathe the culture of expected gifting.

 

[CoachGoofy]

I'd never expect anything (ever. ever. oh my gosh, entitlement much?) but my favorite things are the hand made ones. I'd rather have personal than expensive.

 

[gymnastjess]

Thanks for all your opinions coaches but my coach is only a kid herself lol she is 17 and i think all kids loveeeee presents so i thought the teddy would be cute with the saying on it and the t-shirt so she can wear it to practice it wont cost much all us girls r putting in some money together!!! I love to give presents i have never been asked for a present!! I want to get her something bought as im 14 and a drawing is more for little kids (well i think so anyway) She's to young for wine lol and chocolates and cookies are tempting hehe i just couldnt think of anything then the teddy and shirt came into mind!!! so i have decided im getting her the teddy and t-shirt but i have no idea what funny coach saying should go on the shirt?? ANY IDEAS?

 

[Galadriel]

If you go on the ten-0 website and search coach t there are several good ones that come up!