Anybody out there run into triathletes that do not have a swimming background but have decided that because they have done a few triathlons that they are experts? I'm seeing this an awful lot these days. It can be a challenge to coach these folks because they are not open to new ideas or suggestions on drills. Anybody been able to handle this situation successfully?
The problem is USAT. They certify "coaches" based on if they can spell swim backwards. Once 99% of them get their certification they believe they know everything about swim,bike,run. Funny because again 99% of them were never even competitive triathletes.....just MOP or BOP.
Having competed at pro and world AG level since 1985, there is nothing more valuable than a good swim coach. The only thing I've found swim coaches have a little hard time with is the triathlete's need to reduce kick with a wetsuit.
The problem is USAT. They certify "coaches" based on if they can spell swim backwards. Once 99% of them get their certification they believe they know everything about swim,bike,run. Funny because again 99% of them were never even competitive triathletes.....just MOP or BOP.
Having competed at pro and world AG level since 1985, there is nothing more valuable than a good swim coach. The only thing I've found swim coaches have a little hard time with is the triathlete's need to reduce kick with a wetsuit.
