Planning Skating Lessons
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Dear Skating Moms: I am "confused" about how skating lesson should be planned. My daughter's coach insists that she can learn higher-level elements after she "perfects" some elements. However, my friend's son's coach throws in many things in one lesson for him to practice. They are about the same age (7 years). My daughter loves skating but she also wants to learn more. Sometimes I feel that I just throw money away just because she had a bad day for her lesson. Should I talk to her coach or just be patient? Lily |
Linda says:
There are definitely many styles of teaching skating and each coach
has her/his own. I don't know if there is a right or wrong way, just a
difference probably based on coach's experience. You should talk to your
daughter's coach about her teaching style. If you and your daughter would
prefer that she learn harder elements while perfecting the others, you need
to let the coach know. Your coach may have a reason for her style and you
should know that. There is nothing wrong with asking if newer elements can
be taught before the others are perfected.