Seems Aunt Joyce, deep down, is a big softie.
I love this video he linked. The joy of first accompishment.
… Every gymnast and skater knows the feeling of struggling and struggling with a skill or a jump until one day something clicks and they randomly start making it. Elena Arenas, daughter of Gym Dog great Kim Arnold (video), is an adorable young gymnast. Here, her father captures her first full on video. It is wonderful to see the joy on her face and the confidence she exudes showing off her cool new move.
Elena and her older sister frequently perform exhibitions prior to Gym Dog meets. …
Click PLAY or watch Elena on YouTube.
Aunt Joyce – Heartwarming Moment
Now how do we keep more of this joy when they become angsty teenagers?
Gymnastics Coaching.com 