:help: Sorry, just a rant for those of you out there who sympathsize with my college swimming experience..
Okay, I have not spoken to my coach since his comment after my 100free at championships regarding the fact that I don't have any heart, and thats why I am swimming poorly. I can't imagine saying that someone doesn't have heart, when they've given sweat, blood and tears to the sport all in one season. If I wasn't caring that I was stinking, then maybe it would be reasonable to say I didn't have heart, but I was miserable and trying anything to improve my season...so that annoyed me, and I didn't talk to him for the rest of the meet, and haven't talked to him since.
Got an e-mail today that he is making it mandatory that we attend 3 practices a week with him, from now till the end of the semester.
#1. it has been 3 months since championships==why now?
#2. This is the most hectic time of the semester for EVERYONE
#3. I don't want to swim with him in the off season, which is why I am doing masters
:( Miserable in Albany
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Morgan, go into the meeting with an open mind. You've got to realize that you are probably going to be at a disadvantage from the start and the coach will feel the need to exert power. Just keep the dialog open, productive and professional. Besides, what is done is water under the bridge.
Yes, swimming in the off season is certainly expected. I know that in the offseason, I needed the outlet from academics anyway. It is a plus that you can workout without meets to prepare for.
Stay with it. I graduated almost 20 years ago and feel that staying with the team all four years is one of my best take-aways from the collegiate experience. Don't be one of those swimmers who walks away pissed off and discouraged. You've put too much time into it to do that.
Regards,
Tree
Morgan, go into the meeting with an open mind. You've got to realize that you are probably going to be at a disadvantage from the start and the coach will feel the need to exert power. Just keep the dialog open, productive and professional. Besides, what is done is water under the bridge.
Yes, swimming in the off season is certainly expected. I know that in the offseason, I needed the outlet from academics anyway. It is a plus that you can workout without meets to prepare for.
Stay with it. I graduated almost 20 years ago and feel that staying with the team all four years is one of my best take-aways from the collegiate experience. Don't be one of those swimmers who walks away pissed off and discouraged. You've put too much time into it to do that.
Regards,
Tree
