Wondering about USS coaching. If a swimmer is on a particular team, is it permissible or desirable for them to get private coaching/lessons elsewhere or attend clinics in addition to attending all team practices? Heard of a couple coaches recently who went ballistic when their swimmers took private lessons from another coach not affiliated with their team (not affiliated with any other team either, just a private coach). Is this not politically correct for USS swimmers?
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I'll agree 100% with Michelle's post.
Also, it is not nice to take a kid who isn't attending practice regularly and take them "outside the family" and drop a bunch of money on some so-called expert. First, make sure your kid is going to practice; then ask your own coach for some private lessons first and then ask about referrals.
Some large swim camps may trumpet the famous college coach's name, but the workouts will be run by his college swimmers who may have no previous experience coaching.
I'll agree 100% with Michelle's post.
Also, it is not nice to take a kid who isn't attending practice regularly and take them "outside the family" and drop a bunch of money on some so-called expert. First, make sure your kid is going to practice; then ask your own coach for some private lessons first and then ask about referrals.
Some large swim camps may trumpet the famous college coach's name, but the workouts will be run by his college swimmers who may have no previous experience coaching.
