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  1. caligymdad

    Parents Concerned parent

    Find that child’s parents and let them know.
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    Parents Since it's nearly Thanksgiving...

    Thankful that my daughter has found her passion and that we can afford it so far
  3. caligymdad

    Parents Okay...I know it isn't a big deal - but....

    Good luck o hear and happy for you!
  4. caligymdad

    Parents Chiropractor

    We go regularly and it has made a HUGE difference.
  5. caligymdad

    Parents Pressure helps?

    I'm cautious to attribute it to 'pressure' as much as a desire to please their coaches or parents and accomplish their own goals. I see my DD try harder when she knows her coach is watching. The same coach went to her at the state meet after a bad first vault and told her straight out she had...
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    Parents Am I being "that mom"?

    Ahhhhhhhh. The smell of fresh meat!!!! . The journey is long grasshopper. No need to jump on the coaches back at this age nor not allow your 3 year old to be 3. As others have said, the journey is long. Too early to stress now.
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    Parents Is strength a deal breaker?

    Get a pull up bar that hangs in a doorway. We have never had to tell my DD to do pull ups but having one in the house near the family room just lead to pull-ups and leg lifts being done in the house all the time between her and my son that doesn't even do gymnastics. The worst thing you can...
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    Parents TOPs testing .. how's it going?

    Yes John, that is the hard part but luckily it isn't required for National Testing. We went last year and rented a condo on Lake Conroe. We drove the 35-45 mins to the ranch each day and walked around while they tested. Being that we are on the left coast and our coach has roots in Texas, we...
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    Parents TOPs testing .. how's it going?

    I didn't mean to imply it was only bats. Just spoke of a situation I saw occur last year where I girl was invited because her bar routine was so strong.
  10. caligymdad

    Parents TOPs testing .. how's it going?

    At National testing some girls are invited to DIC simply for looking very strong on bars even if they don't test well in other areas. I like many of you am confused why someone would believe other factors than scores determine who goes to national testing. Kinda sad when adults question the...
  11. caligymdad

    Parents TOPs testing .. how's it going?

    It can vary from year to year but typically you have to be in the 70's to have a shot. Some years it has dropped into the 60's and some jumped into the 80's. Yes I believe to total is still out of 100.
  12. caligymdad

    Parents TOPs testing .. how's it going?

    DD did alright. I forget what her score was because it wasn't given with confidence. Seems like the numbers are down. Wasn't many girls at our testing before the TOP's camp in LA.
  13. caligymdad

    Parents Elite track, what does it mean?

    I will give an AMEN to that! I keep smiling and chuckling at this quote because it's so true.
  14. caligymdad

    Parents Just curious: Goals

    We got both of our kids involved in gymnastics super early (18 months with 'mom and me' classes) because I thought it was an amazing foundational sport. My DD, now 9, loved it from the beginning and still does. When she was like 3 or 4 we took her out and had her do only ballet before she came...
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    Parents Positive Posts

    Love all the good news
  16. caligymdad

    Parents New here! 7 year old made team!

    My advice.... Be super supportive of your DD. The sport is stressful and demanding and her coaches will be tough and demanding so it is crucial that she can find a level of ease and comfort at home. Attempt to establish a meaningful line of communication with DD's coaches. Not to be nosy or...
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    Parents Strong or flexible?

    I agree and would equate 'explosive' to powerful. You also are very correct about strength not always equaling power/explosiveness. We have a young lady on DD's team that is also a competitive Olympic weightlifter. She still lacks the explosiveness her tiger mom was hoping she would gain from...
  18. caligymdad

    Parents Asked to join team!!!!

    Congrats!
  19. caligymdad

    Parents Chalk bucket or the News??

    Good job mom! You did a great job and we should all hope to be so lucky as to see this through to the end healthy and happy!
  20. caligymdad

    Parents Chalk bucket or the News??

    I appreciate all of you sharing the good news!

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