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Does anyone know what the move Simone Biles does at the end of her 2013 floor routine is called if it even has a name??? It looks like a round off with a twist where she lands on the floor and bounces back up. My DD has been going crazy looking for the name and a break down of the move. Any...

I never said nor implied I was angry at the coach with the team she tried out for. I understand that standards are different everywhere, particularly as a former Division 1 Collegiate athlete. I was shocked at the recommendation of prep novice which I still am but shocked is not anger. The...

I have no idea. I know that every gym is different but so isn't every child and some peak early and some peak later. It broke my heart when she told me someone had said that to her.

Thanks for the info. I had read that it was the equivalent of J.O. level 3-4 and that those skills weren't allowed. Unfortunately it's still not a consideration at that gym because the hours are so minimal.

Whereas I see the prep program being an integrated and valuable asset to this gym, the training hours are considerably less than what she is training now and drastically different from their J.O. program. I can't see my daughter (or many others) with this limited practice schedule being able to...

We are close to that gym. That general vicinity is where we want to stay. The furthest I would be willing to travel would be about 20-25 miles, or time wise 30 minutes.

AREA: Greater Boston BACKGROUND: Daughter is Level 5 gymnast at non USAG gym. 10 yo, not short, not super tall. She is not a phenom but becomes more talented the harder she works and she is a hard worker. Very consistent. CURRENT TRAINING: 3 days (9 Hours) Her coach is only there part...