oldcheermom
Cheer Parent
- Mar 23, 2010
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I can just imagine the fear your daughter might have, thinking she would have to talk to her coach about this. In her mind, what is she supposed to say? "Coach, I think you hate me." That's going to go over real well. Sure daughter needs to learn how to handle situations, but I think this needs parental assistance.
Sometimes, as a parent, we need to intervene, not as "that parent" as some say, but just to find out what really is going on. You know daughter's side of this, but not coach's side. I like the suggestion of sitting in on a practice or two. Talk to the coach about your concern that your daughter is not landing her tuck. Does the coach know about the extra tumbling classes your daughter is taking? Ask the coach what she thinks could be done to help your daughter through this. Don't go in attacking, but asking for coach's opinion and help resolving the issue. It may or may not take care of things, but at least give it a try. If things don't improve, you can always go all-star next year, or try a different high school sport.
Sometimes, as a parent, we need to intervene, not as "that parent" as some say, but just to find out what really is going on. You know daughter's side of this, but not coach's side. I like the suggestion of sitting in on a practice or two. Talk to the coach about your concern that your daughter is not landing her tuck. Does the coach know about the extra tumbling classes your daughter is taking? Ask the coach what she thinks could be done to help your daughter through this. Don't go in attacking, but asking for coach's opinion and help resolving the issue. It may or may not take care of things, but at least give it a try. If things don't improve, you can always go all-star next year, or try a different high school sport.