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The coaches approached me today. They said that Ally and Leah can move up to 6 if they want too. I asked about Hannah, and they said that they want to keep her in 5 for the rest of the season. I can agree, Hannah only has her kip cast handstand on bars (sometimes) No other level 6 skills. Ally and Leah have mostly all they L6 skills.
Should I move them up? Or would it cause too much drama?
IMO I would move them up. Only because it may give Hannah a chance to shine a bit on her own. With three's it seems like someone is always the odd man out, so Ally and Leah will be together which may make Hannah feel left out at times. But on the other hand, it gives Hannah some independence from her sisters which is always good for increasing self-esteem. It's sounds like a tough call.
If they all three stay on the same team, there will still be drama-i.e. the last competition and the car ride home?? There will always be drama, so you need to start thinking of them as individuals and help them develop as individuals. You were probably thinking that this day would come eventually where they would be split up on different levels.
Have you talked to them about this? Maybe talk to them each individually about their own scenarios and then bring them all together and have a group discussion about how they need to all support each other and how important it is to be different and do different things at times. They are each special in their own unique ways and they are also special as an entitty as "triplets". They will always have that multiple bond but it is also good to be an individual.
Keep us posted and good luck deciding!!!
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IMO I would move them up. Only because it may give Hannah a chance to shine a bit on her own. With three's it seems like someone is always the odd man out, so Ally and Leah will be together which may make Hannah feel left out at times. But on the other hand, it gives Hannah some independence from her sisters which is always good for increasing self-esteem. It's sounds like a tough call.
If they all three stay on the same team, there will still be drama-i.e. the last competition and the car ride home?? There will always be drama, so you need to start thinking of them as individuals and help them develop as individuals. You were probably thinking that this day would come eventually where they would be split up on different levels.
Have you talked to them about this? Maybe talk to them each individually about their own scenarios and then bring them all together and have a group discussion about how they need to all support each other and how important it is to be different and do different things at times. They are each special in their own unique ways and they are also special as an entitty as "triplets". They will always have that multiple bond but it is also good to be an individual.
Keep us posted and good luck deciding!!!
Of course they are individuals, but I am talking about teammates, not sisters. Ally and Leah really want to do it! Hannah does feel a little rejected- but the coaches said they probably will move her up at the end of the season.
How has Hannah been since the last meet and car ride home?? Would this be another devasting blow to her only in her mind because of one meet? They are young is it that important to move them to 6? Would a better option be to have them be level 5 state champs and do 1 meet 6 for mobility at the end of the season. Then they could have the off season to prepare for 7.( Who knows by then Hannah may have found her groove or/and her confidence and may be right there with them. I had a 7yr old level 5 last year. every meet she scored a 37.00 all around and won and by state won with a 38.50. She relished in being the level 5 state champ which she lost as a level 4 by 1 tenth. Shes done her 1 level 6 meet and trained all summer for level 7. She has just turned 8 and willbe my youngest but definitely most talented and one of my best level 7s She reeks with an air of confidence.(not cocky).. It sounds like the girls are very talented and the coaches are ok either way.. Dont rush them and let them enjoy the wins. In this sport most kids take it home with them ,sleep, eat and live gymnastics. While they are individuals and may progress at different rates in my opinion It not worth crushing one. Level 6 is not all that.
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Of course they are individuals, but I am talking about teammates, not sisters. Ally and Leah really want to do it! Hannah does feel a little rejected- but the coaches said they probably will move her up at the end of the season.
Then there you go--that's your answer. Plain and simple
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"Everyone gets scared, and everyone falls. The key is to get right back up and try again." ~ Shannon Miller
How has Hannah been since the last meet and car ride home?? Would this be another devasting blow to her only in her mind because of one meet? They are young is it that important to move them to 6? Would a better option be to have them be level 5 state champs and do 1 meet 6 for mobility at the end of the season. Then they could have the off season to prepare for 7.( Who knows by then Hannah may have found her groove or/and her confidence and may be right there with them. I had a 7yr old level 5 last year. every meet she scored a 37.00 all around and won and by state won with a 38.50. She relished in being the level 5 state champ which she lost as a level 4 by 1 tenth. Shes done her 1 level 6 meet and trained all summer for level 7. She has just turned 8 and willbe my youngest but definitely most talented and one of my best level 7s She reeks with an air of confidence.(not cocky).. It sounds like the girls are very talented and the coaches are ok either way.. Dont rush them and let them enjoy the wins. In this sport most kids take it home with them ,sleep, eat and live gymnastics. While they are individuals and may progress at different rates in my opinion It not worth crushing one. Level 6 is not all that.
Very good point! I am definately taking this to mind...
How has Hannah been since the last meet and car ride home?? Would this be another devasting blow to her only in her mind because of one meet? They are young is it that important to move them to 6? Would a better option be to have them be level 5 state champs and do 1 meet 6 for mobility at the end of the season. Then they could have the off season to prepare for 7.( Who knows by then Hannah may have found her groove or/and her confidence and may be right there with them. I had a 7yr old level 5 last year. every meet she scored a 37.00 all around and won and by state won with a 38.50. She relished in being the level 5 state champ which she lost as a level 4 by 1 tenth. Shes done her 1 level 6 meet and trained all summer for level 7. She has just turned 8 and willbe my youngest but definitely most talented and one of my best level 7s She reeks with an air of confidence.(not cocky).. It sounds like the girls are very talented and the coaches are ok either way.. Dont rush them and let them enjoy the wins. In this sport most kids take it home with them ,sleep, eat and live gymnastics. While they are individuals and may progress at different rates in my opinion It not worth crushing one. Level 6 is not all that.
I think there are some very valid points in this post as well.
I would probably ask them what they want to do first. If they want to try it, go for it, but it may end up going from a sucessful L5 season to a struggling one L6 one. They may decide to stay back and continue a good L5 season with DD #3 until they are all ready to go to 6 together.
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Why would the coaches want to move them up mid-season without having all of their skills?
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