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That's such a good and basic point. Sometimes we forget that as parents and coaches we can help along some of these other external factors but their drive and love for gymnastics is what's going to power them through it all.

I realize this post is mainly about elites but as a parent still learning and whose DD is going to be level 8, I'd be curious to know whether you all think that ability to keep picking up skills determines what good JO kids need to be good level 10s too, not just elites? And maybe also what...

Thanks everyone for your replies. Sounds like the time to take off is pretty variable since meet seasons end at varying times for gymnasts by level. Like Seeker says I think the coaches do think about cycling but it might get lost if you're dealing with multiple level gymnasts ending at...

Hi, Wondering if any parents of optionals can weigh in on benefits of a scheduled break every year after meet season is over in terms of injury prevention. I know the kids want to uptrain but many other sports with high hours do seem to suggest a break at some point in an otherwise year round...

Interested to know from anyone, how important is a male optionals coach? Particularly on bars (or perhaps floor and vault). All else being equal when evaluating a gym, how important is this for progressing through the levels? Seems most people are concerned most about spotting but can good...

Thanks all for your comments and good luck wishes. Right, I am wondering whether insurance is the deal-killer, who would hold the insurance policy for general liability and workers compensation claims? What if one of the coaches gets injured? Am I missing any other major risks? I guess someone...

Just wondering, has anyone been through a gym going out of business mid-season? Was it feasible for the parents' organization to somehow transform itself such that it could rent gym space from other gyms and continue paying the coaches' salaries? Or that an individual like the head coach became...

Thanks for all the suggestions. I agree with you bookworm. Just seeing if there were options just in case she wants to... Plus, it's Texas, land of gymnastics!

We will be visiting over the holidays, in the Clear Lake area. Can anyone recommend a gym that my level 5 daughter could workout with for a couple practices?