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I haven't seen any recent threads on fundraising ideas . . . I've started a list in the link below but would love to keep the ideas coming. Let me know if you have any great one's you'd like to recommend to Booster Clubs who are on the hunt for fundraising opportunities...

Bars, conditioning, flexibility, etc, etc, etc. You might also want to try some lemon grass oil . . . recently heard this helps with ligament repair.

I say talk to them as well. Let the HC share her vision and how she hopes to be involved in the team as a whole. Although she may not coach your child's team, she may be training your daughter's current coach. If you continue to have constant coaching changes throughout the summer/year, it may...

I thought some of you might enjoy this article: http://gymgabblog.com/lived-loved-learned-kaitlin-hoffman/ Some great insights about topics I see often in the Parent forum. A former collegiate/elite gymnast shares her story and advice on goal setting, burn out, and navigating through an...

Thanks txgymfan. There are so many great conversations being shared on CB . . . excited to learn from others experiences and share ideas with everyone!

Play dates can really help. You might try inviting a teammate over to your house, where your daughter feels comfortable and you can monitor the situation to some extent. It never hurts to shed a little light on your child's feeling with the coach either.

Thanks gymtigermom!

Try a private lesson. This will allow the coach to better understand your gymnast's fears and find an approach specific to her needs.

9 to 1 is pretty common. The success of the group isn't as dependent on the ratio as it is on the coach's ability to manage them :)

This does sound like a lot of hours, but I would contact the gym and invite them to share their vision for this group with you and why they chose this schedule for your daughter. You could also watch the current group of level 2's at this age to get a better idea of how the team is run. Don't be...

Thanks for the positive feedback! We are having so much fun blogging about the sport we love!