For the first 5 years of our program our team was very competitive. I really think this was due to the fact that most of us were competitive swimmers in high school and college. Realizing that we needed to enhance our program by getting the more recreational/fitness swimmer involved, we have now become a team of "tile counters" that rarely if ever test themselves at our masters swim meets or postal events. I realize that every doesn't need to compete, nor do I want to force anyone to compete. I'm just looking for some creative ideas or examples of how any of you were able to get people to participate in masters competitions. I would appreciate any help...
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when our team trains, it always trains with thhe next meet in mind. That's how the coach tailors the workouts.
That gives people little nudge towards a competetive mindset.
Our coach is really good at encouraging even the lower end swimmers to compete, but still, we get 40% participation at "home" meets, and maybe 10% at away meets.
Our coach isn't bashful about trumping up events, but he's not pushy either. Just right for my taste.
But then again, even though I'm just a beginner, I tend to be competetive. If there's another slug in front of me, this slug will go all out to beat it. :D
Hey, most of the times I end up scoring a few points for the team. It all counts a little bit.
when our team trains, it always trains with thhe next meet in mind. That's how the coach tailors the workouts.
That gives people little nudge towards a competetive mindset.
Our coach is really good at encouraging even the lower end swimmers to compete, but still, we get 40% participation at "home" meets, and maybe 10% at away meets.
Our coach isn't bashful about trumping up events, but he's not pushy either. Just right for my taste.
But then again, even though I'm just a beginner, I tend to be competetive. If there's another slug in front of me, this slug will go all out to beat it. :D
Hey, most of the times I end up scoring a few points for the team. It all counts a little bit.
