Well Pfffffffft.

:badday:I just got back from practice and basically the coach told me I'd get more out of swim lessons than masters. I thought I was doing pretty well, but I guess he was blowing smoke up my skirt (or swimsuit) when he told me that during my first practice. Basically, if I don't want to swim with other people, masters probably isn't for me. I feel badly because I thought I'd found a home with this team. I know he's trying to do his best for me and is willing to give me lessons to improve my technique and get me comfortable enough to swim with the other beginners. But it feels like I've been sent to remedial swim class. So my confidence has been completely deflated. I joined masters because I thought I'd get a better workout than swimming alone. I know being in the lane with others makes you push yourself more, and I was working my way to that, and he said he wants me on his team. But honestly, I'm not interested in being on a team. I just want to get in the freakin' pool and swim for fitness.
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  • I don't see how getting virtually kicked out of masters is supposed to encourage me. I don't suppose it will fuel the fire in you to prove him wrong (and get you over the mental hump about swimming with others)? Honestly, you might benefit from a more one-on-one situation for awhile until you can get past your "baggage" issues. It's unfortunate if the communication in this situation has made you feel bad :( It's never fun to have your expectations shot down. Don't just give up, though. There are many options out there...
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  • I don't see how getting virtually kicked out of masters is supposed to encourage me. I don't suppose it will fuel the fire in you to prove him wrong (and get you over the mental hump about swimming with others)? Honestly, you might benefit from a more one-on-one situation for awhile until you can get past your "baggage" issues. It's unfortunate if the communication in this situation has made you feel bad :( It's never fun to have your expectations shot down. Don't just give up, though. There are many options out there...
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