Parents When did you “know”?

[NYCMom]

To parents of Level 10/elite/college gymnasts- I am curious if there was a moment or a season or a level when you became pretty certain that your daughter had what it takes to get that far. I know there are so many uncertainties in this sport and as someone whose daughter is just starting optionals, nothing can be guaranteed beyond today, so I’m really not trying to apply any predictions to her future. I am just curious, looking back, was there a skill, or a meet, or a finished season, or something else, that you think was the turning point in your daughter’s career when you (and she) started believing or realizing that level 10/college/elite was a realistic goal? Would love to hear stories!

 

[Dahlialover]

This is such a smart way to ask this question! I’d also love to hear from people who thought they knew and then realized that it wasn’t going to happen like they expected.