From the American Swimming Coaches Association:
A now-adult former swimmer explains what her coach meant to her with this quote:
He insisted that a fifth place finish in a race could have just as much impact on the outcome of a meet as the first place finish.I don't know about you, but I love that in swimming each swimmer can make a contribution to the team even if the swimmer does not come in first.
Ever wonder what the coaches are telling your young swimmer? Here's an informative article on coaching young swimmers. Click here.
From USA Swimming
A Q&A. Good tips on the nervous swimmer. Click here.
A How-to Guide to be a Winning Parent of a Swimmer. Click here.
And yes, there is even an organization for Swim Moms! You can join the National Association of Swim Moms! I even found a Swim Dad group...sort of.
