Momma Bear
Proud Parent
So many questions! Why is raising kids so difficult?!?!
One question is, are there girls who just make level 10 in 12th grade that have been recruited to do gymnastics in college?
My daughter is a late starter. She’s going into 9th grade next year. She competed her first year of level 8 last year and hopes to move to level 9 next year. She’s got a great start on her level 9 skills so far, however, we know many girls at our gym repeat level 8. We also know, many girls repeat level 9. My dd has expressed this just year that her goal is to compete in college gymnastics.
In your experienced opinions, would it be best for her to try to get to level 10 ASAP or will she still have a chance even if she has to repeat both levels and doesn’t get to level 10 until 12th grade?
Obviously her coaches make those decisions. We are actually meeting with them soon to discuss all of this. However, our gym is not a huge gym with a ton of girls being recruited. We just want to be informed and know if she’d have a chance or not.
A little more info about my dd, she’s an extremely hard worker, dedicated, and loves the sport. She’s had a very successful career so far. We are well aware that college gym is very far fetched for everyone and a lot can change in 4 years. So, please don’t think we’re crazy gym parents who are pushing her! We just want to be able to help her make decisions that will assist in reaching her goals.
Thanks so much for any info you are able to give! We truly appreciate it.
One question is, are there girls who just make level 10 in 12th grade that have been recruited to do gymnastics in college?
My daughter is a late starter. She’s going into 9th grade next year. She competed her first year of level 8 last year and hopes to move to level 9 next year. She’s got a great start on her level 9 skills so far, however, we know many girls at our gym repeat level 8. We also know, many girls repeat level 9. My dd has expressed this just year that her goal is to compete in college gymnastics.
In your experienced opinions, would it be best for her to try to get to level 10 ASAP or will she still have a chance even if she has to repeat both levels and doesn’t get to level 10 until 12th grade?
Obviously her coaches make those decisions. We are actually meeting with them soon to discuss all of this. However, our gym is not a huge gym with a ton of girls being recruited. We just want to be informed and know if she’d have a chance or not.
A little more info about my dd, she’s an extremely hard worker, dedicated, and loves the sport. She’s had a very successful career so far. We are well aware that college gym is very far fetched for everyone and a lot can change in 4 years. So, please don’t think we’re crazy gym parents who are pushing her! We just want to be able to help her make decisions that will assist in reaching her goals.
Thanks so much for any info you are able to give! We truly appreciate it.