- Feb 14, 2011
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@BornToTumble - First of all I just want to thank you for even asking the question and wanting feedback. I appreciate the fact that you are looking more down the road than right at this immediate moment in time. Everyone has given you sound advice about patience, talking with the current gym owners, and researching thoroughly before making that next step. I concur with all they have told you. Doing individuals is a good option but many competition companies are not having much interest in them as they have in years past. You would need to check with the competitions your gym is going to, esp since you posted that your CP's coach did mention it. That could bide some time so to speak.
From a business perspective your situation is the one that most small, lesser known gyms go through. Somehow they are good enough to train athletes to get the skills they need to be competitive at the higher levels but not good enough to stay and compete with them at that same level. This is always for various reasons - some real and honestly some imagined. As these athletes leave it has a direct effect on them being able to restock the pond which then opens the door for other more advanced athletes to leave as well. Then when they get to their new big "successful" gym they seem to get amnesia about that same small lesser known gym that helped get them to the point that they could follow their dreams of going to Worlds, competing with a big gym, becoming a cheerlebrity, etc. Making that step may be inevitable for you based on your current programs future plans and your daughter's development. Talking with the gym owners will provide that critical info that you need to make the correct decision for your daughter.
You have numerous gyms in NC that have level 5 teams when she is ready. Some talked about on the board and others not so much. If and when you make that step - don't forget that small gym. Don't become a vocal part of the they weren't good enough crowd. Be grateful for the time spent there, lessons and skills learned, positive relationships made and move forward.
Amen!!!!!
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