Is natural talent largely irrelevant to great success? Or is it "you've either got it or you don't"?
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i coach an 11 year old who often wins her events (or finishes a close second) without ever really applying herself to any practice set given. she considers herself successful (going home with lots of ribbons) but i do not. i think she performs far below her potential as a swimmer.
I coach one of these swimmers also...and it puzzles me why she chooses to be last in the lane. Come race day she kicks ass...but in practice she's just chilling out. I am wondering how fast she could be with a little hard work.
i coach an 11 year old who often wins her events (or finishes a close second) without ever really applying herself to any practice set given. she considers herself successful (going home with lots of ribbons) but i do not. i think she performs far below her potential as a swimmer.
I coach one of these swimmers also...and it puzzles me why she chooses to be last in the lane. Come race day she kicks ass...but in practice she's just chilling out. I am wondering how fast she could be with a little hard work.
