How Young Is Too Young??

[gracelbj]

Is 9 years old too young to be on a l5 team.

 

[NJ Coach]

Is 9 years old too young to be on a l5 team.

Well since the bottom age is 14, I'd say yes

 

[TheVipersMom]

I think that was an L not an i and I think it depends on what kind of level 5 team your talking about!

 

[alexamarysouza]

Is 9 years old too young to be on a l5 team.

if youre meaning i5, you've got a few years to go. if youre meaning L5 in general, you can be level 5 any age, its not by age just skill! :)

 

[gracelbj]

Oops.....yes I meant level 5. I know there are L5 youth teams and I've seen small girls on L5 teams..... I guess I was more curious about a maturity level. Seems like so much pressure.....but I guess there's pressure at all levels.....

 

[Tarotx]

Is 9 years old too young to be on a l5 team.

I'm not a cheer expert but as in anything know yourself, your child or your student. Know if they are skill ready and if you or they seem if they can handle pressure. Everybody's different. Children vary in their maturity so it's an individual thing especially the younger the athlete/artist. Listen to the yourself, the child and the coaches. But the most important thing is to be fully prepared skill level. Know your skills and routine like it's apart of you. The more secure you are in your skills and routines the better able to handle them under pressure.