- Mar 16, 2010
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So, its been talked about here and there, and may already have a thread (if so, point me in that direction), but, as far as certification goes, I could answer everything on paper no problem. I can study the rules over and over again and explain to you how to spot fulls, layouts, tucks, etc. Ive been credentialed up to a level 4. But, to be very honest, I really only feel comfortable spotting up to level 3 skills as I never threw skills higher than that. The one and only time I had to spot a full was in high school and a stupid decision on my coaches behalf. The girl laid me out! At 16, I wasn't going to tell my coach no and I worked for her spotting tumbling in her all star gym (that only lasted a season I may add).
At our gym, our athletes go elsewhere for tumbling. I work with a couple of kids when I have the time because I know what the are working on, and know I can safely instruct them in that particular skill. What I want to know is, since the goal is to eventually -and safely- have a level 5 team, where do others go for instruction? We are all on the same page that we want our coaches to be certified, properly trained, and experienced in teaching tumbling. I really have no problem sending my girls to other gyms with instructors who are experienced in that field, but for my own benefit, are there hands on classes available for those who want to get better? I do not think I will ever be a coach who will teach a child how to full, but I do think I will need to be 100% confident in spotting one.
At our gym, our athletes go elsewhere for tumbling. I work with a couple of kids when I have the time because I know what the are working on, and know I can safely instruct them in that particular skill. What I want to know is, since the goal is to eventually -and safely- have a level 5 team, where do others go for instruction? We are all on the same page that we want our coaches to be certified, properly trained, and experienced in teaching tumbling. I really have no problem sending my girls to other gyms with instructors who are experienced in that field, but for my own benefit, are there hands on classes available for those who want to get better? I do not think I will ever be a coach who will teach a child how to full, but I do think I will need to be 100% confident in spotting one.