My DD has been taking gymnastics for 2 years. The past year of that has been on L3 team. She was recently moved up to level 4(2 weeks ago) and with that comes another 4 hours total per week of practice. I know at some point, every gymnast has some sort of a burnout. That's why I'm posting.....to see if any parents have suggestions on how to help your gymnast through this phase. Even before the move up, I could see a burnout coming on. Never wanting to go to practice, talking about quitting, saying the coaches don't encourage/praise her like they do the other kids, complaining about not having free time, etc. etc. And it doesn't help that her best friend, who is level 4 also, just quit gymnastics for good. Once practice is over, she's okay. I wouldn't say she's glad that she went, more like she's glad she did it and it's over. To me(and my husband) quitting is not an option. She did well at all of her meets this year(our season just ended), usually placing 2nd or 1st AA, and enjoys competing. I would say it's the highlight of gymnastics, for HER. I know she understands that to do well at meets you have to go to practice. I just don't know how to get her past this burnout. I know it's hard on her when she's in school(life is pretty much school, gym then homework--as it is for all gymnasts in school), but summer is coming up and I know then, she'll be thankful for gymnastics, as it will give her something to do. I feel in the long run, quitting is not an option because she does enjoy it and she's not really into any other sports/activities. I haven't been able to talk with her coaches about this, but maybe I need to, to see if they have any suggestions. In the meantime, any suggestions from parents with experience with this, on how to move past it?