- Dec 14, 2009
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I saw a comment on the video thread, and rather than hijack that thread with my query, I thought it would be an interesting discussion from the variety of coaches we have on here.
When do you determine your team's 'Appropriate' level?
The comment basically was that a team didn't appear suited for the division they were entered in, and that perhaps they'd be more successful at a lower level. The next response was, suitably, 'Oh, well it's only October, maybe if it was February I could see them doing that.'
I know this answer might vary for everyone, as some people have already attended a variety of locals before the major nationals season ramps up, whilst others don't start competing until December/early January. Regardless, when do you as a coach/gym owner choose the level, and when do you decide if a team goes up or down? Hypothetically, if they thought about waiting until late February/early March until dropping a level, you might be missing out on some of the major nationals (in terms of being where you 'belong').
I also know some coaches have the other philosophy of a 'reach' level for comps where they're alone in their division/local comps and then the 'more realistic' level for major comps where there's a title on the line. Does doing that with a team factor into a level? How many competitions do you struggle through before making that decision? Or is it a competition-by-competition basis?
A little thought for your Tuesday..
When do you determine your team's 'Appropriate' level?
The comment basically was that a team didn't appear suited for the division they were entered in, and that perhaps they'd be more successful at a lower level. The next response was, suitably, 'Oh, well it's only October, maybe if it was February I could see them doing that.'
I know this answer might vary for everyone, as some people have already attended a variety of locals before the major nationals season ramps up, whilst others don't start competing until December/early January. Regardless, when do you as a coach/gym owner choose the level, and when do you decide if a team goes up or down? Hypothetically, if they thought about waiting until late February/early March until dropping a level, you might be missing out on some of the major nationals (in terms of being where you 'belong').
I also know some coaches have the other philosophy of a 'reach' level for comps where they're alone in their division/local comps and then the 'more realistic' level for major comps where there's a title on the line. Does doing that with a team factor into a level? How many competitions do you struggle through before making that decision? Or is it a competition-by-competition basis?
A little thought for your Tuesday..