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
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My high school did not have a swim team (small catholic school), but I think most high school swimmers can count on being teased at one time or another. I know a few people who were swimmers in high school and they were the subject of a few jokes but who cares? As you get older you will learn to care less about what others think and more about what is best for you. Hard to imagine for you right now I know, I wish I could have understood my own advice 12-13 years ago. :( Anyhow, I strongly suggest that you join your HS swim team. You will become physically fit, improve upon whatever swimming skills you currently have, meet new people (girls?:)), and maybe even make yourself happy at the same time! Best of luck to you.
My high school did not have a swim team (small catholic school), but I think most high school swimmers can count on being teased at one time or another. I know a few people who were swimmers in high school and they were the subject of a few jokes but who cares? As you get older you will learn to care less about what others think and more about what is best for you. Hard to imagine for you right now I know, I wish I could have understood my own advice 12-13 years ago. :( Anyhow, I strongly suggest that you join your HS swim team. You will become physically fit, improve upon whatever swimming skills you currently have, meet new people (girls?:)), and maybe even make yourself happy at the same time! Best of luck to you.
