We just got done with today's practice and I have to say that we had more late swimmers today than we have had so far this year! I'm curious to see what everyone's policy (if any) you or your team have with showing up on time? I definitely don't want to be a harda$$, but I want people to show up on time as well!
Look forward to the comments!
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My guess is that most Masters swimmers would rather have been at workout for the first 45 minutes than doing whatever it was that made them that late. Finishing a project at work, taking the kids somewhere, running errands, you name it. More than likely, taking care of someone else instead of taking care of themselves. If we're talking about morning workout, they were probably up late the night before doing one of the above, and just needed the rest. The remaining 45 minutes of workout is healthier for their minds and bodies than heading straight home and plopping in front of the TV because they didn't want to interrupt practice. I vote you just have patience with them and welcome them into the fold when they arrive.
My guess is that most Masters swimmers would rather have been at workout for the first 45 minutes than doing whatever it was that made them that late. Finishing a project at work, taking the kids somewhere, running errands, you name it. More than likely, taking care of someone else instead of taking care of themselves. If we're talking about morning workout, they were probably up late the night before doing one of the above, and just needed the rest. The remaining 45 minutes of workout is healthier for their minds and bodies than heading straight home and plopping in front of the TV because they didn't want to interrupt practice. I vote you just have patience with them and welcome them into the fold when they arrive.
