Level 4 compulsory was a good season for us. Sam is a first year L4 and had 5 competitions this year. She has worked very hard and her focus this year has been exceptional. She has competed since L2 and has amazed me with her desire to progress.
She wrapped up the season with an average score of 38.2 of the 5 meets she attended winning 3 AA including State. I am a proud parent. Now comes prep-op and her first meet this year will be Flip Fest in January. She came home from state and put all her medals and certificate on her display shelf, and began practicing her prep routine the next day. She is really pumped right now.
As far as motivation, I really don't have to. We are completely clear on the fact that the moment she no longer wants to be there, it is done. I sometimes ask her would she like to not go tonight, let's just hang out, and without fail the answer is "no way daddy I have to go". As long as she is willing to give 100% that is exactly the amount of support she receives from her mother and I.
I knew early on she had skills (her mom was a gymnast), but like I said her drive has amazed me. I have also been amazed by how much I have been captivated by these little girls who show no fear when learning these extrodinary skills. Thumbs up to all you girls, and to the dedicated parents who are an active and constructive part of this process.
She wrapped up the season with an average score of 38.2 of the 5 meets she attended winning 3 AA including State. I am a proud parent. Now comes prep-op and her first meet this year will be Flip Fest in January. She came home from state and put all her medals and certificate on her display shelf, and began practicing her prep routine the next day. She is really pumped right now.
As far as motivation, I really don't have to. We are completely clear on the fact that the moment she no longer wants to be there, it is done. I sometimes ask her would she like to not go tonight, let's just hang out, and without fail the answer is "no way daddy I have to go". As long as she is willing to give 100% that is exactly the amount of support she receives from her mother and I.
I knew early on she had skills (her mom was a gymnast), but like I said her drive has amazed me. I have also been amazed by how much I have been captivated by these little girls who show no fear when learning these extrodinary skills. Thumbs up to all you girls, and to the dedicated parents who are an active and constructive part of this process.