Good Morning
I have posted before and as some may know I am the parent of a 13 year old age grouper. I have a question for all of you coaches and former swimmers as his mom and I have never swam competitively? How much volume should he be swimming at his age? I limit him to three hard workouts per week at this point and one dive practice. He also takes a lesson from a great private coach once a week that is just technique oriented and is just thirty minutes long. His total yardage is probably around 15K per week. Some of the other kids his age are doing twice the volume and the subtle pressure is there.
What do you suggest?
Thanks
Spudfin
PS I would rather he study more than swim more........
Lefty is exactly right about success in college and swimming. There are many folks that I can think of that were big stars in top Division I swimming schools that went on to be vets, docs, accountants, etc. As I mentioned before, one of the gals I coached swam for Alabama, a strong Division I swimming school and majored in biology. She obviously did well enough to go on to get her masters and doctorate in exercise physiology.
It is all an individual choice. Your son's coach will be a good one to consult with as the time draws near on what program will be well-suited for your child. There are many things to consider.
Lefty is exactly right about success in college and swimming. There are many folks that I can think of that were big stars in top Division I swimming schools that went on to be vets, docs, accountants, etc. As I mentioned before, one of the gals I coached swam for Alabama, a strong Division I swimming school and majored in biology. She obviously did well enough to go on to get her masters and doctorate in exercise physiology.
It is all an individual choice. Your son's coach will be a good one to consult with as the time draws near on what program will be well-suited for your child. There are many things to consider.
