Hey,
I am a junior in High School. I played football all my life 2 star recruit and nationally ranked track runner. I just can't mentally handle the sports as they are so much on my knees. I do not want to play them again senior year. I was with my friend who is a UGA commit for swimming and we were swimming at our local gym. He said I was naturally really good at it and should try it and I really enjoyed it. I grew up surfing and swimming in California. I know want to attempt the impossible. Going from non-competitive swimmer to college swimmer in 1 year and do this prior to the High School swim season. I know I am going to need to get stronger in my chest and arms, perfect my form, and get into swimming shape. I know I am going to need to lift, swim, swim, swim and swim. If anyone can point me in the right direction it would be greatly appreciated.
Swim Atlanta is a huge club, probably one of the biggest in the nation. I'd go do a trial there. And read up on Ed Moses, who I think started at 17 and won an Olympic gold at 20.
Oh yeah.....and GO JACKETS!
Hey,
If anyone can point me in the right direction it would be greatly appreciated.
Hey TSchweiz -
Make sure you get a coach involved right off. The high school coach will, hopefully, be willing to work with you, even if you are not a "star" right off the bat. If the high school coach doesn't have the time, look for a local age group program, or even a private lesson coach at a nearby YMCA or community center.
It's never too late to get better! And you will find it is easier on the knees!
Good luck to you!
