So much changes so quickly in the world of gymnastics. My little one is growing in leaps and bounds thanks to her coach and his training and dedication.
Last weekend our coach went off to coaches training in Houston at the Karolyi Ranch. He came back so energized and ready to go that it was infectious. He learned so many new training techniques and was ready to share and implement them. And it is working.
Two weeks ago, the girls were working at new drills for dismounts off the beam. Z was nervous and overly cautious, not wanting to do things, or being afraid. Flash forward to Tuesday and after practice her coach said that not only was she doing the drills, it was with no hesitation and just going for it. I saw them on bars doing new drills that I had never seen before and she seemed to be having a great time.
Last night I got to practice and they were working on vault. Our Level 8 girls were working on new optional vaults and the two level 5 girls were doing drills for Yurchenko vaults. What??? Are you kidding me? And yet Z was doing great and her coach was cheering her on each time saying she was doing great!
After practice I spoke with him a bit. He is so energized and wanting to share and it is great. He said that Z is doing everything that he asks and doing it well. He will keep moving them forward with each skill and drill that they get. The more they do, the more he will give them. He said he isn't worried about their level 5 season and is going to concentrate more on the Optional season. The girls already know all their level 5 routines and skills and Z even did her fly away yesterday without his help (he was standing there but she did it).
I am so excited for her and all that she is doing!
