I've seen a particular coach at our gym a few times (while my girls are in class or open gym) having private lessons with different girls (who all look to be around 6 or so). This coach is young, in her early twenties. Every time I've seen her with a kid, she looks miserable. She never smiles, she rolls her eyes, she is not particularly encouraging or kind. My husband even commented on her grouchiness with a child last time we were at open gym (and he's not one to pay attention to those kinds of things usually )
i just wonder, is this normal for a coach? My girls are still in rec classes and their coaches are lovely. But as I think about them getting more involved in gymnastics, things like this really concern me. Obviously lots of parents are paying (lots of $) for their (very young) children to spend time with this person. I'm sure she is an effective coach, but I just couldn't see subjecting my kid to that kind of behavior intentionally!
My son is involved on martial arts & has had several 'private' lessons with his teacher. His teacher is firm, but kind, encouraging, and respectful. I would want & expect that if I am paying for my kids to learn something. Right?
Is this just one grumpy coach or do you find this a lot in the competitive gymnastics world? Are the coaches generally 'tougher' than in other sports?
i just wonder, is this normal for a coach? My girls are still in rec classes and their coaches are lovely. But as I think about them getting more involved in gymnastics, things like this really concern me. Obviously lots of parents are paying (lots of $) for their (very young) children to spend time with this person. I'm sure she is an effective coach, but I just couldn't see subjecting my kid to that kind of behavior intentionally!
My son is involved on martial arts & has had several 'private' lessons with his teacher. His teacher is firm, but kind, encouraging, and respectful. I would want & expect that if I am paying for my kids to learn something. Right?
Is this just one grumpy coach or do you find this a lot in the competitive gymnastics world? Are the coaches generally 'tougher' than in other sports?