For most gymnasts, competition season has or is coming to a close and upgrade season is starting. But why didn’t your gymnast make it to insert…regionals, Nationals, etc? There’s a LOT you can’t control. What region your gymnast is in, what age group, session times etc. Gymnasts spend months preparing for these big meets but there is a lot that is just out of their control.  In our new series, "Upgrade Season", I'm taking a look back to really help our gymnasts with the off-season training that is happening for most by this point. And that includes discussing some of the reasons why your gymnast maybe didn't "make it" to the big post meets.  There's a lot of buzz in sports these days around focusing on what you can control. Attitude, effort, work ethic etc. But nutrition is a huge controllable and often ignored. Here’s how we see it (or lack of it) impact gymnast’s in trying to reach their big goals and dreams at the end of a long competition season.  In today's episode, I'm covering four of the reasons we see gymnasts fall short of their goals. Listen in to learn more.  In this episode you'll hear about: Freak accidents, timing, and competition nervesWhat happens when parents and gymnasts focus on the wrong things during seasonHow to support your gymnast in areas of growth this upgrade season    Links & Resources     The Balanced Gymnast® Program for level 5-10 female gymnasts Episode 77: Gymnast Nervous Stomach and Competition NutritionEpisode 40: Gymnast Nutrition & Recovery in the Off-Season - Look back to move aheadConnect with Christina on Instagram @the.gymnast.nutritionist or christinaandersonrdn.com