Swim Rant

Yeah, combine that with my type A personality and I've been dying. Actually the HC has 6 years of experience just the first year with us. I emailed our team rep my concerns so at least I'v got that off my chest. I just wish that I could try my hand at coaching swimming, I think I could do a decent job with some experience. I've coached youth soccer and basketball so it's not like I'm a caoching rookie. But please, don't take that to mean that I view myself as the second coming of Bob Bowman. Paul 6 yrs is great. Although 1st years with any team can be tricky for the coach as s/he is getting to know the kids, parents and system. . . Did you try speaking with the coach or board (or if not a board the person in charge of hiring the coach) and ask to volunteer to help out as an assistant just due to the fact that the coach to swimmer ratio is not ideal - or due to the fact that the coach is still learning the system? Not sure how comfortable or knowledgeable you are with teaching swimming (although I've meant to congratulate you on your very good performance at IGLA), but an experienced coach may be happy to have someone on deck help with the administrative aspects during the practices. There's nothing like a well run practice! This "extra adult or set of eyes" has worked well in some summer leagues where there's a parent on deck directing everything except the actual stroke work. It's an extra set of eyes to help with discipline, directions, fun, equipment, proper swimming etiquette, communication of the sets, etc. Just a thought.

Yeah, combine that with my type A personality and I've been dying. Actually the HC has 6 years of experience just the first year with us. I emailed our team rep my concerns so at least I'v got that off my chest. I just wish that I could try my hand at coaching swimming, I think I could do a decent job with some experience. I've coached youth soccer and basketball so it's not like I'm a caoching rookie. But please, don't take that to mean that I view myself as the second coming of Bob Bowman. Paul 6 yrs is great. Although 1st years with any team can be tricky for the coach as s/he is getting to know the kids, parents and system. . . Did you try speaking with the coach or board (or if not a board the person in charge of hiring the coach) and ask to volunteer to help out as an assistant just due to the fact that the coach to swimmer ratio is not ideal - or due to the fact that the coach is still learning the system? Not sure how comfortable or knowledgeable you are with teaching swimming (although I've meant to congratulate you on your very good performance at IGLA), but an experienced coach may be happy to have someone on deck help with the administrative aspects during the practices. There's nothing like a well run practice! This "extra adult or set of eyes" has worked well in some summer leagues where there's a parent on deck directing everything except the actual stroke work. It's an extra set of eyes to help with discipline, directions, fun, equipment, proper swimming etiquette, communication of the sets, etc. Just a thought.