littlegirlsdream
Proud Parent
DD belongs to a very kind hearted gym. The coaches are nice, positive and gentle. However, discipline is lacking. Large numbers of kids in compulsory levels with wide varying levels of ability and skills within each level. It is a gym where every kid is given a chance to compete. That being said the down sides are no up training as many don’t even have the skills for the level their in, those that have skills don’t get to work ahead, poor outcomes at meets even for the “best” in the group and a general lack of discipline seen through out all the levels even optional. Dd is 9, just finished lvl 4 and is looking to test out of 5 and compete 6. She, like every other little gymie, has big aspirations to be a college gymnast someday. I know, injury, ability and 1000 other factors will come into play over the next 9 years. So my question is this, at what point (if ever) is it necessary to switch to a gym that has track record of producing college athletes and experience in developing the athlete in order to give her an opportunity to even have a shot at what she thinks at 9 is her goal in the sport? Thanks and sorry the post is so long.