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.
My first coach was also, I think, my best one. He was everywhere (or seemed to be), noticing everything. I would think that I could slide a little and there he'd be. And he'd be so encouraging and so persuasive and so enthusiastic that you couldn't help but pick up and keep going even when tired. He also gave great feedback on stroke, breathing, all kinds of stuff. Young guy with tons of energy!
He didn't just notice the faster swimmers but all of us, correcting this, praising that, noticing improvements....
Unfortunately for us (and fortunately for future clients), he had to give up the masters' group b/c of his class and work schedule. He's going for a master's degree in PT. I think anyone who gets him for their therapist will be very, very lucky!
My first coach was also, I think, my best one. He was everywhere (or seemed to be), noticing everything. I would think that I could slide a little and there he'd be. And he'd be so encouraging and so persuasive and so enthusiastic that you couldn't help but pick up and keep going even when tired. He also gave great feedback on stroke, breathing, all kinds of stuff. Young guy with tons of energy!
He didn't just notice the faster swimmers but all of us, correcting this, praising that, noticing improvements....
Unfortunately for us (and fortunately for future clients), he had to give up the masters' group b/c of his class and work schedule. He's going for a master's degree in PT. I think anyone who gets him for their therapist will be very, very lucky!
