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hello there, LassWadeCoach. i'll be coming your way this summer to coach for a week or two. i'll give you more details when i receive them from the people that are sending/bringing me there.
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I wonder if you may need to start a new thread so people who may respond to your question will read it??I guess this question is for the coaches and parents too. My daughter's coach approached me and told me they are going to hold my 4 year old back intentionally because she cannot compete until she is 6. My daughter is now expressing frustration and boredom with what she is allowed to do. ...We are at a very reputable gym that I like so I would like her to come back to this gym even if we take a break. My daughter is not asking to take a break so I wanted to clarify that. She is now doing a private lesson for 30 minutes once a week but is picking up skills super quickly. However, I think that she should do this in a class that is suitable to her ability. What are your thoughts? I can take it and I really could use the advice.
We are at a very reputable gym that I like
Yes, I agree with all said above. I'll sum it up into even fewer words...
Three types of talent:
Talent of mind (ability to think, reason, understand corrections, etc)
Talent of body (naturally coordinated, flexible, strong)
Talent of spirit (dedicated, motivated, self driven)
The total TALENT PACKAGE of elite type athletes is well roundedly talented.
I agree.I really like this -it sums up what I was thinking. Im going to borrow that. Thanks.
I think this is key. At this age pacing is important even just to prevent too much stress on the body. I would not move a 4 year old into a competitive group. We basically try to take care not to get to that point though - I can't say I've really considered uptraining beyond very little (maybe working for example two cartwheels in a row or more bars, always more bars...I don't bridge kids or do unsupported bridging skills under 5). I play a lot of strength building stuff and try to have little contests and games. I want them to just be getting stronger and having better body control and form in very basic elements. Then when they are old enough for preteam and level classes they can really hit the ground running. I don't want to have little kids throwing all this stuff. Even when they can do it it generally lacks a certain amount of body control. I have to say I've seen 4 year olds do RO BHS for instance...I have never seen a good one. Sorry...I have to call that one like I see it. I'm sure every kid who can throw it is talented, but I'm not sure that's ultimately the best way to develop it. Besides as you show...they just can't compete L4 until 6. Of course teaching all this stuff and backtracking is frustrating to a young child. They are being isolated from the class.
For that reason I would hesistate to recommend private lessons in this situation because I think it might even compound the problem. Instead I'm guessing that "classes" have various instructors at your gym, within levels, if it's a relatively large program. I'd try to look and feel around - there may be an instructor who is a better fit for your daughter at this level and she might have more fun in that class. It might even just provide a change of pace for her.