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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follow blogs of swimmers you admire
stay in touch with swimming friends
put events on your calendar & prepare for them
if you're very motivated, train with a USS team
what are your goals?
what are your plans?
how areyou training?
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.
:agree:
follow blogs of swimmers you admire
stay in touch with swimming friends
put events on your calendar & prepare for them
if you're very motivated, train with a USS team
what are your goals?
what are your plans?
how areyou training?
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.
:agree:
