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
I swam at a college rated in the top three by Playboy Magazine as a party school (Arizona State University). Fortunately, I did not know of that rating until after I was already in classes.
The school also had some serious academic credentials, as well as very good law , business and engineering colleges.
I never regretted going to school and swimming at the same time. In fact, I believe tht the rigors of sport training force the young students to better manage their time, making the whole experience more rewarding.
Alan, I am very sorry to hear your story. Until my coach had a serious talk with my parents, I was very nearly in your shoes.
I swam at a college rated in the top three by Playboy Magazine as a party school (Arizona State University). Fortunately, I did not know of that rating until after I was already in classes.
The school also had some serious academic credentials, as well as very good law , business and engineering colleges.
I never regretted going to school and swimming at the same time. In fact, I believe tht the rigors of sport training force the young students to better manage their time, making the whole experience more rewarding.
Alan, I am very sorry to hear your story. Until my coach had a serious talk with my parents, I was very nearly in your shoes.
