I have heard that is is bad to coach my child while attending her gymnastics classes or practices, why?
A-Parents coaching from the sidelines is discouraged. Many of the most talented gymnasts have dropped out while there was still a great amount of potential left in them for the sport, because their parents were found to be pushing them too hard. The most successful & well-adjusted athletes are those with parents who were always patient, supportive, encouraging & motivating. When you pick up your child, try saying positive things like “Good job today”….or “I am proud of you, you have been working hard!” Instead of “Why didn’t you make your kip today?” Or instead of “I saw you on the beam today and you looked sloppy.” If they look sloppy, they are going to hear it enough from the coach. When you go to a dentist, you pay a dentist to work on your teeth. When you pay a beautician to fix your hair, you let them have at it. If you pay a coach to teach your child, don’t interfere with their job! You wouldn’t tell your dentist or beautician how to do theirs! Let your child relax and have fun
