Of resolutions and other non-keepable intangibles:

Between cracks about "See you next year!" at the last practice, I say, "Let's make some resolutions about our gymnastics."

No one responds. I think it's possible one or two of the older girls will, the ones who are already motivated. For the little girls, I wouldn't be surprised if a few of their parents have goals for them.

But I don't dwell on it today. Instead I clap. "And see you next year!"

You may ask, How about you, Coach?

I resolve to do as I have: to learn as much as possible, to be open to hearing and testing new techniques, to persistently search YouTube, and to maintain a sense of humor. And to blog about it all.