Greetings
I know from reading many posts that some of you have swam in college. I am the parent of an age group swimmer who has his sights set on a college scholarship. I was a sportsmed guy in a a Div 1 school in college and all of us worked many long hours and traveled a great deal to earn our way through. The athletes worked very hard of course and really paid in time for the funds they received in the form of books and tuition. I would rather pay for his schooling and see him study rather than swim. I do not want to steal his dreams though as a result of my cynical view of the system. Have any of you swam in college and what was your experience? Do you view it as a worthy goal or would you have done it differently? Any coaches out there with insight? All advice welcome. This is a great forum!
Many Thanks
Spudfin
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Former Member
Wow! What great answers from both sides of the issue. Don't know where it will all end up for the lad but his Mom and I read all of your posts with great interest. I think the common thread is the focus on the classroom choices first and swimming second if at all. My son is very academic so I have great confidence in his ability to make academic choices. Just have know idea how he will incorporate swimming. It will be a great time for us to watch listen and learn while he sorts it all out. End of the day, it is nice to have choices in life . Thanks again for all of your insights. Great forum!
Regards
Spudfin
Wow! What great answers from both sides of the issue. Don't know where it will all end up for the lad but his Mom and I read all of your posts with great interest. I think the common thread is the focus on the classroom choices first and swimming second if at all. My son is very academic so I have great confidence in his ability to make academic choices. Just have know idea how he will incorporate swimming. It will be a great time for us to watch listen and learn while he sorts it all out. End of the day, it is nice to have choices in life . Thanks again for all of your insights. Great forum!
Regards
Spudfin
