Just wondering if there has ever been any research on whether swim team uniforms have an impact on a swimmer's performance, either positive or negative. Any research on the effects of uniforms on the team as a whole?
Hate to burst your NCAA, Olympic Bubble. When I walk out on the pool deck for swim practice nothing beats seeing all the team members, and coaches, and team owner all wearing team clothing.
Team cohesion, or camaraderie, call it what you want, I stongly believe it has an impact. Teams that do not show up for swim meets, or practice in team gear do not seem to fair as well in competition.
Head Coach
Olympic Team - Sydney Olympics
Assistant Coach
Nine-time All-American
Three-time NCAA Champion (100 back, 200 FR, 400 FR)
Four-time SEC Champion (200 FR, 400 FR (2), 400 MR)
Hate to burst your NCAA, Olympic Bubble. When I walk out on the pool deck for swim practice nothing beats seeing all the team members, and coaches, and team owner all wearing team clothing.
Team cohesion, or camaraderie, call it what you want, I stongly believe it has an impact. Teams that do not show up for swim meets, or practice in team gear do not seem to fair as well in competition.
Head Coach
Olympic Team - Sydney Olympics
Assistant Coach
Nine-time All-American
Three-time NCAA Champion (100 back, 200 FR, 400 FR)
Four-time SEC Champion (200 FR, 400 FR (2), 400 MR)
