Should My Son Be in Gymnastics?

As a former competitive gymnast and now coach, gymnastics would be great for your son. It teaches discipline, body awareness, team work, the list goes on. My brother was also a competitive gymnast and competed for the University of Oklahoma and is now a head coach at one of the top programs in Oklahoma. I have 3 children and the older 2 are taking classes right now, my son who is 3 just enjoys playing around but my 2 year old daughter is advancing quite rapidly and loves it. I would highly recommend it and with the olympics right around the corner you could get your son excited by watching the mens competition.

I think gymnastics would be great for your son. It's amazing what he could learn. It would be a great way to get excess energy out. You may want to put a set of rings on the swing set. My son loved them when he was younger.

T.

Another thought is Karate or some type of Marshall Arts. Just a thought. Sounds like you are on the right track and using his energy in a positive way.

Gymnastics will help him get his energy out, teach him balance and give him self confidence. The thing about him having a short attention span, they usually move from one thing to another as soon as each kid has had a couple of turns at it. (i.e trampoline, balance beam, uneven bars, pommel horse, etc)

Gymnastics is an olympic event so I would be careful when looking for a class, some are agressive and push competition too much. Look for a class that focuses on the basics and stresses fun and focus.

Good Luck!!! ;-)

Hi S.!
Your boys sounds alot like our youngest son and we put him in gymnastics! Our youngest is full of energy and has always had a short attention span. He has always been very agile and surefooted- climbs everything! Gymnastics has been amazing for him. He is so focused when he is on the floor (amazing for us to see that!) and we coudln't be happier with the sport. Let me know if you would like a recommendation for a gym- because we go to an amazing place!

I think it sounds like he has a natural ability for it, and gymnastics at a young age is supposed to be a good foundation to establish balance and coordination if he goes on to play other sports. Give it a try, most gyms have a free trial lesson for new kids to see how they like it.

Good luck!