So, my son is a college swimmer, home for the summer before his Senior year. He's swimming three times a week, at most, going to the gym 2-3 x a week. He says he is transitioning to other things. I don't get it! He had a 2 year break between his sophomore and junior years while he went to Europe. You'd think that he would want to really get back in shape and go out with a bang, but he acts like being just an average swimmer is ok. Here I am wishing I could put MORE time into swimming and I can't, and he has plenty of time, and won't! I've tried to persuade him to give this last year all he's got, but I think I'm fighting a losing battle. And I don't want a battle. Feeling sad, cuz it's the end of an era.
Hi Celestial, I remember when my youngest of 3 quit swimming; she was the most talented of the 3 and was doing great. I was very sad, but I got over it pretty fast. It seems like maybe your son's college coach should help him out by guiding him through some goal setting for his senior year. As we all know, it's much easier to work hard when you have a goal dangling in front of you. I agree with you in that it's fun to see kids go out with a bang, however I've known many kids who are happy finishing their collegiate athletic days on their own terms whatever that may be. Good luck to you and your son. I hope you both walk away proud and happy :)
Hi Celestial, I remember when my youngest of 3 quit swimming; she was the most talented of the 3 and was doing great. I was very sad, but I got over it pretty fast. It seems like maybe your son's college coach should help him out by guiding him through some goal setting for his senior year. As we all know, it's much easier to work hard when you have a goal dangling in front of you. I agree with you in that it's fun to see kids go out with a bang, however I've known many kids who are happy finishing their collegiate athletic days on their own terms whatever that may be. Good luck to you and your son. I hope you both walk away proud and happy :)
