Loved the home page feature on the USMS website today...
www.usms.org/features.php
Since the NCAA Championships are all around us these two weeks, who hasn't thought about our outstanding collegiate swimmers?
But have any of us considered inviting them to join us at masters in their near future?
Masters Swim Clubs in college areas could do all kinds of great things to inspire a retiring collegiate swimmer to join them.
Invite them to talk to the team at a social event would be an easy no-brainer.
But even beyond.
How about asking them to hold a clinic for your club?
And pay them since now they can accept the cash - and probably need it?
What else can we do to entice them to join our clubs (rack up points at the championship meets) and begin the rest of their healthy fit lives?
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I guess it's nice for college swimmers to know that the option to workout and compete still exists.
But in retrospect, if I knew that a masters team existed near my hometown 25 years ago...I may have taken a pass on it, just due to burn-out.
That said, Master swimming isn't just about the competition. There's a connection to be made by people of all ages who share the same enjoyment of getting wet and staying fit.
Our group has always been very welcoming of young people. And we support and encourage them in whatever they may be doing outside of the pool. A network of life experienced adults can be a plus for many younger people who are just figuring out the ups and downs of life.
I guess it's nice for college swimmers to know that the option to workout and compete still exists.
But in retrospect, if I knew that a masters team existed near my hometown 25 years ago...I may have taken a pass on it, just due to burn-out.
That said, Master swimming isn't just about the competition. There's a connection to be made by people of all ages who share the same enjoyment of getting wet and staying fit.
Our group has always been very welcoming of young people. And we support and encourage them in whatever they may be doing outside of the pool. A network of life experienced adults can be a plus for many younger people who are just figuring out the ups and downs of life.
