Came across this article and it reminded me of a girl I saw at a gymnastics competition. A coach was yelling at her so loudly and ferociously that everyone turned to look at them. The poor girl stood there, helpless and nearly in tears. She was about primary school age. I felt so heartbroken for her. Where I came from this would be classified as abuse. If this coach can do that to a child in public, I shudder to imagine what that coach does in the privacy of the gym.


Parents, a few medals, a promise of DSA or even entry to the national team is not worth the lifelong effects of abusive coaching and destroying your child’s self-esteem and self-worth. This applies to all sports, not just gymnastics.

https://warriorsinleotards.com/2018/04/16/reflections-from-a-gymnast/

http://edition.cnn.com/interactive/2018/03/investigates/john-geddert-abuse/

rstkiki:

Thankfuleveryday:

Can any parents advise which gyms/coaches for artistic gymnastics who have a good track record for producing winners at school and national competitions? My girl has been in a small private gym and she has shown potential, but her current gym is unable to provide adequate training for competitive gymnastics.


We returned to Singapore not long ago and her school does not offer gymnastics cca, so we really need help to point us to the right direction. We didnt know where to start so we just put her in a gym near our place. We don't know how to proceed from here and really need some insider info to help my girl.

I realise there is a governing body called Singapore Gymnastics, can I approach them for help with coaching? Any info or help will be greatly appreciated as we are really clueless about gymnastics in Singapore.

Are you looking for rhythmic gymnastics or artistic gymnastics?
If it's RG, then I recommend Funyard at Bishan Community Hall. They train schools that have taken top spots at the recent interschool competitions.

We are looking for artistic gymnastics, are there any good gyms or coaches in Bishan for AG?

Can any parents advise which gyms/coaches for artistic gymnastics who have a good track record for producing winners at school and national competitions? My girl has been in a small private gym and she has shown potential, but her current gym is unable to provide adequate training for competitive gymnastics.


We returned to Singapore not long ago and her school does not offer gymnastics cca, so we really need help to point us to the right direction. We didnt know where to start so we just put her in a gym near our place. We don’t know how to proceed from here and really need some insider info to help my girl.

I realise there is a governing body called Singapore Gymnastics, can I approach them for help with coaching? Any info or help will be greatly appreciated as we are really clueless about gymnastics in Singapore.

Can any parents advise which gyms/coaches for artistic gymnastics who have a good track record for producing winners at school and national competitions?


My girl has been in a small private gym and she has shown potential, but her current gym is unable to provide adequate training for competitive gymnastics.

Any advise will be greatly appreciated, please PM me if not convenient to post here. Thanks.