Throughout high school I trained gymnastics competitively at Go For It USA. During my senior year, I was given the opportunity to coach boys interested in joining the men’s team to train competitively as well. At first, the job seemed simple, but I soon realized that it was not just a matter of showing up and leaving.
During my first day, I encountered some difficulties. It turned out that boys between the ages of five and ten don’t always get along, and I had to quickly devise creative solutions to fixing their gymnastics as well as whatever arguments occurred. Similarly, I had to find ways of motivating my boys when they weren’t showing enough effort, such as through handstand contests and high fives at the end of each practice. I learned
During my first day, I encountered some difficulties. It turned out that boys between the ages of five and ten don’t always get along, and I had to quickly devise creative solutions to fixing their gymnastics as well as whatever arguments occurred. Similarly, I had to find ways of motivating my boys when they weren’t showing enough effort, such as through handstand contests and high fives at the end of each practice. I learned