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    Parents advice on transitioning out of gym

    I have had a few gymnasts go into pole vaulting and they are very successful! Wishing you the best.
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    Parents Total let down...

    Agreed. I'm sure the coaches didn't do this intentionally. They may have been waiting to make sure that she had all of her skills and she was prepared mentally and physically. I'm sure she will be happy to compete either way. Good luck at your last few meets.
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    Off Topic New social group!

    I am a coach from region 4 I would like to be part of it. Thanks
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    Parents Chicago Style Meet - any suggestions?

    Michigan ave has a lot of stores. They call it the Magnificent Mile. I think they have like over 60 stores so that could be fun for the older girls (teenagers)
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    Coaches Expectations to high?

    Thank you! I definitely didn't start argument or anything. It was more about wishing for that 1992 classy gymnastics look:)
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    WAG Uniform anticipation

    Very exciting. I hope they look great!
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    Coaches Expectations to high?

    Yes pulled up into a bun. Thank you guys. I know it's definitely not a battle I will get into. Just personal preference.
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    Coaches Expectations to high?

    I am thinking I am behind in the times. We have our first optional meet of season this Friday and two of gymnasts showed up with bright pink hair at practice! What happen to clean, classy, and a "put" together look? Am I asking too much to have the girls show up with a nice bun and no crazy hair?
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    Parents Gymnastics bar

    I would not recommend buying a bar. As a coach I know children are going to do gymnastics at home no matter how many times you say not to. I tell parents to think about soft mats and lots of them...
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    Parents New level 10

    Yeah! Very exciting news. Good luck this season!
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    WAG Nassar arrested

    This whole thing disgusts me. He is a true predator who was allowed to be around children for far too long. I pray for everyone involved.
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    Parents State, bar champions first

    What a great job coach![emoji106]
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    Parents Optionals gym hours? How long are yours?

    I wish I had more time with my gymnasts to work on body positions, conditioning, and strength. As the gymnasts move up they need more cardio for endurance, strength for harder skills, and always room to correct shapes. The gym I work at has the girls level 6-10 go 16 hours. We get a lot done...
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    WAG Backwards tumbles with or without BHS?

    What level are you in? In certain levels you do need to have three elements in a tumbling pass. However if you could do a round off 1 1/2 into a punch layout it would be a great way to add some connection bonuses. Lots of gymnasts don't use the back handspring and if you get more power without...
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    Parents How do you know when a gym is dysfunctional?

    As a coach I would never say someone is "not coachable." I think that is one of the worst things you can tell a child. It would be like telling a student that he/she is stupid. If you are looking for reasons to stay I would suggest leaving. At this level and in the TOPs program another gym with...
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    Parents Inexpensive leos for meet swag

    The team had a meet yesterday and they got mittens and hat. Very big hit.
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    Parents Inexpensive leos for meet swag

    We have been to few meets where they handed out pillow cases. The girls loved those.
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    Parents Inexpensive leos for meet swag

    Discount leos! We have someone local put the logo's on plain leos. (I added the link) It can be a much cheaper route. Good luck, it sounds like fun.
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    WAG Trouble with clear hips

    We do lots of back extensions with the floor bar. Work on finishing in a hollow body position. If you have a strap bar I have my kids spend five minutes each practice working casting, clear hips, and giants.
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    Parents 7 year old with mental block....ugh!

    I would look up "facing Fear" worksheets. I had a gymnast with this same issue and I had her write down why she was afraid, and what steps she could take to over come the fear. It helped by having her write out her own goals for each practice. I was just a coaching clinic that Mary Lee Tracy...

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