Old national caliber swimmers that never come back
Former Member
Interesting and unfortunate that the vast majority of ex swimmers that made finals at NCAAs or Nationals when they were younger (or even just cuts) do not now participate in Masters Swimming. Only a small handful of these people come to Masters Nationals each year within each age group.
What a good opportunity USMS presents to see old faces and have a good time. I think USMS would benefit tremendously from their knowledge of the sport.
John Smith
most of the ones in austin never want to go near a pool again unless there's an umbrella drink or something cold and intoxicating in their hands.
maybe they'll get back in the pool when they gain more weight or injuries force them to the conclusion that swimming is the only sensible way to stay in shape. Then maybe when they transition from pitiful to decent, they'll don a speedo and enter a meet.
If some really great people get back into it
they'll make it tough on us also rans.
HOW TO GET THEM:
peer pressure sometimes works
stupid bets with alcohol prizes are extremely effective
black mail could work, those with recollections (although fuzzy), photos, and video could "encourage" others
The GREATS need a reason, a great place, dates, and plenty of time to prepare.
Maybe a reality show in the same vein as celebrity boxing matches might be interesting
Hmmm,
Ande
Originally posted by TheGoodSmith
Interesting and unfortunate that the vast majority of ex swimmers that made finals at NCAAs or Nationals when they were younger (or even just cuts) do not now participate in Masters Swimming. Only a small handful of these people come to Masters Nationals each year within each age group.
What a good opportunity USMS presents to see old faces and have a good time. I think USMS would benefit tremendously from their knowledge of the sport.
John Smith
most of the ones in austin never want to go near a pool again unless there's an umbrella drink or something cold and intoxicating in their hands.
maybe they'll get back in the pool when they gain more weight or injuries force them to the conclusion that swimming is the only sensible way to stay in shape. Then maybe when they transition from pitiful to decent, they'll don a speedo and enter a meet.
If some really great people get back into it
they'll make it tough on us also rans.
HOW TO GET THEM:
peer pressure sometimes works
stupid bets with alcohol prizes are extremely effective
black mail could work, those with recollections (although fuzzy), photos, and video could "encourage" others
The GREATS need a reason, a great place, dates, and plenty of time to prepare.
Maybe a reality show in the same vein as celebrity boxing matches might be interesting
Hmmm,
Ande
Originally posted by TheGoodSmith
Interesting and unfortunate that the vast majority of ex swimmers that made finals at NCAAs or Nationals when they were younger (or even just cuts) do not now participate in Masters Swimming. Only a small handful of these people come to Masters Nationals each year within each age group.
What a good opportunity USMS presents to see old faces and have a good time. I think USMS would benefit tremendously from their knowledge of the sport.
John Smith
