Things swim coaches should not do....
#1 If you can not do a stroke correctly - Do not demonstrate.
#2 Do not make too many changes in a stroke at one time.
Coaches should
#1 Make sure the swimmers can handle the workload.
#2 Design Individualized programs.
Please add your thoughts, I have many more but would like to see what others think.
Coaches should:
make workouts that have a point other than using up time
be ready to time a swim at the end of any workout
pay attention to a group that has been tasked with drills to ensure they are being done correctly
watch the swimmers in case anyone asks about their stroke
give intervals to the slowest group; the fastest group already knows their interval
Coaches should not:
palaver with the lifeguards, no matter how friendly or cute they are
have favorite lanes
be late to practice or leave early (it rubs off on the swimmers' attitudes)
Coaches should:
make workouts that have a point other than using up time
be ready to time a swim at the end of any workout
pay attention to a group that has been tasked with drills to ensure they are being done correctly
watch the swimmers in case anyone asks about their stroke
give intervals to the slowest group; the fastest group already knows their interval
Coaches should not:
palaver with the lifeguards, no matter how friendly or cute they are
have favorite lanes
be late to practice or leave early (it rubs off on the swimmers' attitudes)
