The majority of coaches want parents to watch some parts of practice. Especially when new skills and sequences have been learned.
But many find it a drag to have parents watch all of the majority of workouts. At least for gymnasts training more often than twice a week.
Especially at The Rock.
I like this article:
… Some of the gyms I have coached at in the past (before I had kids of my own) actually had “no-watch” policies. I don’t agree with that philosophy either. As a parent paying tuition or players fees, it is your right to observe what your child is learning. Additionally, I would be very cautious allowing my child to participate in a program that regularly held closed practices unless there were multiple coaches that I knew well and trusted present at all times.
Years ago I had a student who’s Mother watched every practice. She would sit in the stands and count how many turns each child took and if her child got any fewer turns than anyone else, she would make a point of letting me know after practice. She was constantly comparing her daughter’s progress to the other girls and it put a lot of unnecessary pressure on her daughter. …
Sports Girls Play – Should Parents Watch Sports Practices?
You might post it at your gym. Consider also this follow-up:
Sports Girls Play – Sports Parenting – Another Reason NOT to Watch Every Practice
At my gym we have free WiFi. Many parents who want to wait take advantage of the time at the gym to get some work done.
Scheduling regular “show-off” days for the little ones is a good way for parents to be updated on progress without having to sit misinformed by gossip in the viewing area.
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