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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There are a few things that I did since I train without an on deck coach.
1. I joined the ASCA and got level 1 certification. I receive their magazine which is rich in coaching plans and advice. I try to follow alot of the advice in their publications.
2. I found a great masters program coached by NCAA swim team coaches. This program has a drop in privelage. I can only get to it once and a while but I get feeback on strokes here and I get a boost of motivation.
3. Video at meets. I hand someone my flip camera before my heat and then I review my races later. You gotta do this.
4. Sign up for alot of meets. This will help with motivation.
There are a few things that I did since I train without an on deck coach.
1. I joined the ASCA and got level 1 certification. I receive their magazine which is rich in coaching plans and advice. I try to follow alot of the advice in their publications.
2. I found a great masters program coached by NCAA swim team coaches. This program has a drop in privelage. I can only get to it once and a while but I get feeback on strokes here and I get a boost of motivation.
3. Video at meets. I hand someone my flip camera before my heat and then I review my races later. You gotta do this.
4. Sign up for alot of meets. This will help with motivation.
