Anne Josephson:
Here are my top ten quick tips.
1. Be happy to see them, greet them and say goodbye to them no matter how practice went.
4. Set high, but realistic expectation and goals for them.
5. Discipline them with consistency, compassion and fairness.
10. Put their physical, emotional and psychological well being ahead of gymnastics. The development of the child must always take priority over the development of the gymnast.
In short, as the great coach John Wooden said, “seek opportunities to show you care. The smallest gestures often make the biggest difference.”
Gym Jag – THE SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOUR ATHLETE NEEDS TO KNOW
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