I was just put in charge of the rowdiest group of boys I have ever seen. They were so bad I barely got them to do 300 yards in the first practice. I wasn't even able to get their names or any times.
They're middle school level, and while I'd love to keep them, I'm not going to put up with 40 boys who are like that. I want to cut that number to about 30.
I could do a 50 and cut by time, but I was thinking of having them swim a 500, and anyone who touched the floor, stopped to talk, or doesn't finish would be out, especially during the first part of the drill. Do you think that is fair?
I think respect is a key here. And it needs to be earned. Kids won't respect you if they think you are just trying to control them and don't really care about them. I've found that treating kids with respect and practicing what I preach has gone a long way. I LOVE your post, Cream Puff. One of the best I've ever read.
I think respect is a key here. And it needs to be earned. Kids won't respect you if they think you are just trying to control them and don't really care about them. I've found that treating kids with respect and practicing what I preach has gone a long way. I LOVE your post, Cream Puff. One of the best I've ever read.
