There are times when we all as swimmers, face the obstacle of trainning without the assistance and drive of a coach. In these circumstances how do you cope with the situation? How do you cope with a coach who doesn't really coach?
As a former US swimmer I coach myself on a daily basis. The disadvantages that I have by doing this is the lack of feedback on my strokes and the general push that a coach usually provides. I've had coaches in the past that were lets face it not coaches but merely objects taking space and getting paid for it which is the worst part.
The goal is to stay positive, stay focused, do your best to keep motivated, and set goals.
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Jesse -- I do have access to a great coach when I make my Masters' team workouts, but I still end up training a lot by myself due to work and family commitments. The feedback I've gotten from my blog has been fabulous as additional coaching insights, particularly when I get myself videod and then post them to my blog. I see you had one blog entry ... try doing more, ready others & comment on their blogs and I think you can gain a lot of ideas.
I've also done targeted 1-1 lessons with technique coaches; the feedback you can get in an hour session with a coach solely focused on you and your technique can be deep and fantastic. Surely there are some great USAS and other coaches in the Orlando area who offer this as a service?
Jesse -- I do have access to a great coach when I make my Masters' team workouts, but I still end up training a lot by myself due to work and family commitments. The feedback I've gotten from my blog has been fabulous as additional coaching insights, particularly when I get myself videod and then post them to my blog. I see you had one blog entry ... try doing more, ready others & comment on their blogs and I think you can gain a lot of ideas.
I've also done targeted 1-1 lessons with technique coaches; the feedback you can get in an hour session with a coach solely focused on you and your technique can be deep and fantastic. Surely there are some great USAS and other coaches in the Orlando area who offer this as a service?
