So my dd has been going to our present gym for 8 months now. She is 2.5 yo and in the Super Tots class (4&5 yos) twice a week. Her coach while in mommy and me was EXCELLENT, but unfortunately she doesn't teach any classes at my dd's current level. We have 2 coaches right now. One whom I am not very impressed with, teaches the majority of classes at dd's current level. Her attitude in class lacks enthusiasm and she rarely smiles or acts like she wants to be coaching. I thought it might just be the age group, but I saw her coaching level 1 and it was the same thing. Coaches, would you suggest that I talk to the owners about my concern?? I don't want to ruffle any feathers but I want to not only get my money's worth but also have my dd learning the skills with encourgement and enthusiasm. Her other coach is better but he tends to be really lax and the momentum of the class is kind of slow.
I took my dd to another gym 40 min away from our home today. It is well known and has a lot of honors to it. I had my dd try a trial class today and was BLOWN AWAY by the class!! She learned more and practiced more skills today then she has ever learned in the two months she has been out of mommy and me and at her current level. The coach was encouraging and patient and had a great handle on my daughter's tendency to lose focus.
My question is...I know she is only 2.5 but I have been told by many coaches and I can see with my own eyes that my dd has A LOT of promise. She learns quickly and retains well. I wouldn't be considering this if I did not think it was worth my time. Should I make the sacrifice of time and commute 40 min to and from this excellent gym or should I stick it out at our current gym for now? I am so torn!!
Also coaches...though my daughter has a lot of natural skill and picks things up quickly, she has a really hard time focusing at times. She loves to watch the older gymnasts and I constantly hear her name being called during her lesson to get her attention. I feel bad for her coaches having to constantly call her back to attention. Any thoughts on this issue??
Thanks for any words of wisdom, ideas etc. Would love to hear from you!!
~Heather
I took my dd to another gym 40 min away from our home today. It is well known and has a lot of honors to it. I had my dd try a trial class today and was BLOWN AWAY by the class!! She learned more and practiced more skills today then she has ever learned in the two months she has been out of mommy and me and at her current level. The coach was encouraging and patient and had a great handle on my daughter's tendency to lose focus.
My question is...I know she is only 2.5 but I have been told by many coaches and I can see with my own eyes that my dd has A LOT of promise. She learns quickly and retains well. I wouldn't be considering this if I did not think it was worth my time. Should I make the sacrifice of time and commute 40 min to and from this excellent gym or should I stick it out at our current gym for now? I am so torn!!
Also coaches...though my daughter has a lot of natural skill and picks things up quickly, she has a really hard time focusing at times. She loves to watch the older gymnasts and I constantly hear her name being called during her lesson to get her attention. I feel bad for her coaches having to constantly call her back to attention. Any thoughts on this issue??
Thanks for any words of wisdom, ideas etc. Would love to hear from you!!
~Heather