AlexsGymmyMom
Proud Parent
My DD has a very laid back attitude towards gym and competitions. She does not get worked up about scores or placing at all! I don't think this is the norm for most gymmies but this is her personality. For you coaches out there what type of gymnast do you prefer to coach or is easier to coach? One that does not worry to much about scores or the ones that get worked up and stressed out at competitions. Do you find that the less competitive gymnast is also the one that is not giving 100% at practices also? Are the more competitive gymnasts the ones that tend to get burned out faster because they are too emotionally invested in results and getting skills faster than their peers that it takes the fun out of it?
I secretly wish sometimes that she was a little more concerned about her scores because I think her lack of competitivness keeps her from really giving 100%. But on the other hand I don't want her to beat herself up when she doesn't score so well and stress out when she does not get a skill as quickly as others. I guess it is a catch 22.
I secretly wish sometimes that she was a little more concerned about her scores because I think her lack of competitivness keeps her from really giving 100%. But on the other hand I don't want her to beat herself up when she doesn't score so well and stress out when she does not get a skill as quickly as others. I guess it is a catch 22.