Hey guys and girls, im 14 and want to start swimming with my school swim team. I dont know how my families going to react to this they kind of think its a girly sport. How should i hanndle this and i need some tips on what type of swim suit and cap? What dry land training should i do? Should i shave?
Scott
Well, I’m sure most of the people who respond to you on this forum are swimmers and strongly disagree with the idea that swimming is a girly sport. If done well, it is one of the most technically involved and physically demanding sports around.
But back to your questions. First I would think that your family would be thrilled that you want to be on one of your school’s teams. Personally, both of my kids started swimming at you age and I’m very glad that they are involved in HS varsity sports.
Second, as far as swimsuit and cap; talk to the swim team coach. I’m sure the team has team suits and caps. The coach should also be able to get you in the correct dry land training. As for shaving, again I’d talk to the coach about this, but typically guys don’t shave until they get to the real big meets.
Well, I’m sure most of the people who respond to you on this forum are swimmers and strongly disagree with the idea that swimming is a girly sport. If done well, it is one of the most technically involved and physically demanding sports around.
But back to your questions. First I would think that your family would be thrilled that you want to be on one of your school’s teams. Personally, both of my kids started swimming at you age and I’m very glad that they are involved in HS varsity sports.
Second, as far as swimsuit and cap; talk to the swim team coach. I’m sure the team has team suits and caps. The coach should also be able to get you in the correct dry land training. As for shaving, again I’d talk to the coach about this, but typically guys don’t shave until they get to the real big meets.
