Need help with this predicament.
Am currently 15 (About to be 16). Have been swimming competively since about 6. The problem is, after moving from my U.S.S. team (my mother's decision) my swimming has not improved. (Well it has, but not very much). I long to be the great swimmer I should be at this age. The Olympics are coming, and it makes me sad knowing that had I done my best and worked hard, it could be me there, (or in several years). I'm trying to get back into swimming and hopefully join a USMS team after I am too old for the Village teams.
Does anyone have any ideas, suggestions or tips? Any advice is greatly appreciated.
Also please note my mom is wary to spend too much money because she feels I am not committed enough. (Truthfully I am responsible for that thinking).
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Dedication to studies/good grades, a responsible attitude in your social life (observing curfews, no drugs/alcohol, making good choices in friends etc) helping out around the house with things other than your regular chores, without being asked, all contribute to parents realizing that their child is maturing. If you are already doing these things then step it up one notch. After a couple of months (it takes us old folks awhile to believe something is real) broach the subject of re-joining a USA club with your mom again, and then you must demonstrate your commitment.
Dedication to studies/good grades, a responsible attitude in your social life (observing curfews, no drugs/alcohol, making good choices in friends etc) helping out around the house with things other than your regular chores, without being asked, all contribute to parents realizing that their child is maturing. If you are already doing these things then step it up one notch. After a couple of months (it takes us old folks awhile to believe something is real) broach the subject of re-joining a USA club with your mom again, and then you must demonstrate your commitment.
