Hosting my first masters practices this week.... variety of skill levels. Hour long practices. Any tips for good first week practices?? (new to coaching masters, but have been swimming/coaching for 35 years)....
any and all advice welcomed!
Mahalo!
Remember that masters swimmers are coming to practice to improve. Be direct and offer constructive comments to help 'fix' the things that you are seeing your swimmers make.
My group was upfront with me and asked specifically for me not to candy-coat flaws that I see from deck - age groupers may need you to coat over these areas, but the adults you work with will not. Be honest and encouraging to get their respect. :cheerleader:
Remember that masters swimmers are coming to practice to improve. Be direct and offer constructive comments to help 'fix' the things that you are seeing your swimmers make.
My group was upfront with me and asked specifically for me not to candy-coat flaws that I see from deck - age groupers may need you to coat over these areas, but the adults you work with will not. Be honest and encouraging to get their respect. :cheerleader:
