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
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Former Member
The answer I think is mostly b.) and c.)
Most guys I talk to want nothing to do with swimming anymore, not even for fun and general excercise. Some do different sports, but I find most to be a bit out of shape in general.
..... a.) did they leave the sport with a bad taste in their mouths? i.e. poor performances b.) did their coaches drain every brain cell from their heads? i.e. bad coaching c.) Did they never like it that much begin with? d.) do they not want to compare old times with current times .... i.e. old age
Who knows..... It'd be nice to have USMS Nationals as a bigger forum for reunions for ex national caliber swimmers. It seems to be a missed opportunity for most of these people.
John Smith
The answer I think is mostly b.) and c.)
Most guys I talk to want nothing to do with swimming anymore, not even for fun and general excercise. Some do different sports, but I find most to be a bit out of shape in general.
..... a.) did they leave the sport with a bad taste in their mouths? i.e. poor performances b.) did their coaches drain every brain cell from their heads? i.e. bad coaching c.) Did they never like it that much begin with? d.) do they not want to compare old times with current times .... i.e. old age
Who knows..... It'd be nice to have USMS Nationals as a bigger forum for reunions for ex national caliber swimmers. It seems to be a missed opportunity for most of these people.
John Smith
