Everest Gymnastics

All children have the potential to excel at something, but those who do so at sports are some of the most challenging to support. According to the coaches at Everest Gymnastics, parenting athletes with professional potential is a long and arduous road that is not without sacrifices. Here, the staff opens up about what it is like to foster greatness in the next generation of sports role model.

Q: How do I know if my child’s abilities are more than just “good?”

Everest Gymnastics: Many of the world’s greatest athletes showed promise from a very early age. Often, especially in gymnastics, new movements tend to come easily for a natural athlete. Like a high-performing academic, a gifted athlete may learn faster than their classmates. You may have other parents pull you aside with comments about your child’s ability. Keep in mind, however, that a truly gifted athlete will catch the attention of their coaches, who will discuss with you more advanced training.

Q: Is it possible to earn a living as a gymnast?

Everest Gymnastics: Absolutely, although you should be aware that elite sports will probably be a significant drain on your family’s budget. Further, your son or daughter will likely never earn an Olympic gold medal, nor the fame that goes along with it, even if they are good enough. That does not mean that they cannot make a living doing what they love. Many gymnasts, in addition to receiving valuable college scholarships, go on to become trainers, choreographers, or even athletic judges. 

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While Everest Gymnastics is known for training some of the nation’s top athletes, head coaches Qi Han and Yiwen Chen explain that gymnastics is not only for the elite. There’s a lot of misinformation out there, and many people blindly accept that gymnastics will never be a part of their lives because they don’t fit the mold or lack the talent to head toward the Olympics. Here are a few of the most common myths surrounding gymnastics to help clear up these unfortunate misconceptions.

Myth: Only the most talented and fit people can participate.

People of all ages, abilities, and sizes participate in gymnastics every day. Aside from physical strength and flexibility, there are very few prerequisites that determine whether or not an individual can train. The coaches at Everest Gymnastics explain that while competitive gymnastics does require a certain level of talent, recreational programs are well within reach for everyone. In fact, gymnastics is a great way to teach children about exercise. Continue reading “Everest Gymnastics: The Truth About Gymnastics” →

 

Everest Gymnastics athletes Savannah Goveia and Amber Lowe already have something to celebrate for 2019. These young gymnasts have been invited to and will be recognized at the National Gymnastics Banquet in Las Vegas on February 9th.

Savannah and Amber recently received the news of their invitation following the 2018 HOPES Qualifier. The event, which has been held each year since 2006, was created to honor young gymnasts. The HOPES competition can be best described as a pre-elite program for adolescents not quite ready to commit to an Olympic or professional path. It should be noted, however, that the competition is just as intense and is an excellent entry into professional sports for these talented athletes.

Hosted at the same time as the 2019 Brestyan’s Las Vegas Invitational, the National Gymnast Awards & Banquet celebration is the only event of its kind. Here, talented up-and-coming gymnasts are recognized at a national level and have an opportunity to meet and mingle with their peers. According to Everest Gymnastics coaches, the event is not just about glory or praise. The banquet is a night of fun and a rare opportunity for coaches, parents, gymnasts, and their families to come together to celebrate a new generation of athletes. Continue reading “Everest Gymnastics Announces 2019 National Gymnastics Banquet Honorees” →