I broke my scaphoid and radial tip. Problem was I was in South America at the time. They casted me there up past my elbow after I refused the surgery there. When I got back a week later I saw an ortho in the US. Took the cast off and gave me the choice of 8 weeks casted (shorter cast) and...
It's unfortunate, but an example that in gymnastics, and in life, sh*t happens. I would tell my daughter that she at least got to compete, get her qualifying score to regionals and the medals will come in the mail. Bummer but life goes on. Not to sound cold hearted, but really if that is the...
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Amen! I get frustrated when I hear coaches say things like "you need to go higher" "make it (duh!)" "go bigger". Yes but how about telling them HOW!? Anyone can stand there and say go higher. Tell them how! If you can't tell them HOW, then you need some technical training.
Our gymnasts have everything they need for the day in their backpack - water bottle, snack, extra hair stuff, etc. They bring this into the gym on arrival and put it somewhere. We encourage them to grab a bit of their snack whenever they need to in between events or during the down time.
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I still don't think it would hold up in court. I was told by a lawyer that all those non compete contracts that coaches sign, which says they won't work anywhere near said gym if they leave, aren't worth the paper they are written on, so I can't imagine a judge forcing a minor to remain at a...
Even if it comes from the child (and if they are asking and you do not have a competitive gym background I'm assuming they are young?), please just don't try to help. If you say something different from the coach your daughter will be confused on who to listen to. As hard as it is, stick to...
She told you what she wants to do. Today. For now. Until she possibly changes her mind because kids change their minds daily. If she was fine a week before vacation, this sounds a bit impulsive and dealing with an injury or fear is never a time to make a big decision. If this is the first...
Because they probably see a good future in her, and maybe some of the "perfect" girls are slow learners, or due to fear or age will max out at a lower level in the end. It's good that they don't write her off for not winning the small stuff. Many great optional gymnasts never won the...