John
Proud Parent
Cecile and Laurent to WCC.
This thread got me thinking, for a few days now. Here are some of my ramblings.
I have a hard time distinguishing what it takes to make a great gymnast. Obviously, it takes an extraordinary individual with physical and mental capabilities most people do not possess. That individual must then be paired with a coach who has the ability to bond with the athlete at every level. We are talking a one in many many many type relationship.
Where am I going? Well WOGA has developed some great gymnasts. Stated in the Laurent thread the old group of coaches at WOGA are gone, the group is now a new young group, does this new group of coaches possess the ability to continue the legacy? Kim Z. is also making great gymnasts what is her secret? Mihai and Silvia Brestyan have developed great gymnasts what is their secret? I would like to learn the daily training routine of the coaches and gymnasts that have been successful. I would like to know what works and what doesn't. What the work commitment must be to allow my DD to fulfill her dreams. I used to have a repeating bad dream. DD is 16 and she asks me a simple question. Dad, why didn't you allow me to follow my dreams? This Dream is what caused her gym change.
DD is currently attending what I call a Russian style gym, not sure what to call it. Everyone gets the same attention and coaching, you excel or get left behind. No special groups. The Owner/Head Coach does mandate what snacks are allowed in the gym during summer hours. He is tough, very tough, but he is also caring and makes the girls laugh very regularly. I believe if he asked DD would jump off a bridge for him, she trusts him, she believes he would protect her. Part of me feels that becoming a great gymnast requires some eastern block mentality, gymnastics requires a high level of trust and toughness.
Does anyone care to share thoughts or ideas for gymnasts to achieve success? As a caveat, I do not have any definition of success, every gymnast has their own interpretation of success. Gymnastics is a hard demanding sport, at times I wish DD had picked softball or MMA.
This thread got me thinking, for a few days now. Here are some of my ramblings.
I have a hard time distinguishing what it takes to make a great gymnast. Obviously, it takes an extraordinary individual with physical and mental capabilities most people do not possess. That individual must then be paired with a coach who has the ability to bond with the athlete at every level. We are talking a one in many many many type relationship.
Where am I going? Well WOGA has developed some great gymnasts. Stated in the Laurent thread the old group of coaches at WOGA are gone, the group is now a new young group, does this new group of coaches possess the ability to continue the legacy? Kim Z. is also making great gymnasts what is her secret? Mihai and Silvia Brestyan have developed great gymnasts what is their secret? I would like to learn the daily training routine of the coaches and gymnasts that have been successful. I would like to know what works and what doesn't. What the work commitment must be to allow my DD to fulfill her dreams. I used to have a repeating bad dream. DD is 16 and she asks me a simple question. Dad, why didn't you allow me to follow my dreams? This Dream is what caused her gym change.
DD is currently attending what I call a Russian style gym, not sure what to call it. Everyone gets the same attention and coaching, you excel or get left behind. No special groups. The Owner/Head Coach does mandate what snacks are allowed in the gym during summer hours. He is tough, very tough, but he is also caring and makes the girls laugh very regularly. I believe if he asked DD would jump off a bridge for him, she trusts him, she believes he would protect her. Part of me feels that becoming a great gymnast requires some eastern block mentality, gymnastics requires a high level of trust and toughness.
Does anyone care to share thoughts or ideas for gymnasts to achieve success? As a caveat, I do not have any definition of success, every gymnast has their own interpretation of success. Gymnastics is a hard demanding sport, at times I wish DD had picked softball or MMA.