Nick Ruddock, world leading coach educator and consultant within the international gymnastics community recently put out a short video which Is a great resource for parents to understand how gymnasts can have fantastic training and yet still not compete well.

The video emphasizes that competition in gymnastics is vastly different from training. It serves as the ultimate test of a gymnast's skills, discipline, and mental fortitude. While gymnasts train frequently, they compete far less often, making competitive experience crucial for development. Mistakes in competitions are normal and part of learning.

A patient, long-term approach is necessary as gymnasts gain experience and confidence in competitive settings. Competitions teach valuable lessons about resilience, handling pressure, and adapting to challenging environments.

This video is less than 4 minutes long and highly recommended for every coach and parent to have a listen.