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 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:
I've been training myself and alone for almost 2-1/2 years now and actually like it. Sure I have those days. Once in awhile (every month or two) I'll swim with someone.
The only things I really miss with a coach is feedback on strokes, using the blocks (must have coach on deck where I swim), and having someone time me for broken stuff/pace/etc. Most of the Masters coaches around here don't offer that much so I don't really miss it.
I do like training with a team, friends for the comradre and competition in practice. But I also like being alone as I can start when I want (on time) and finish when I want (which can be good or bad).
So, in summary, I lean more to training alone. I've done enough swimming in my life to know what I need to do and how to go about getting it done.
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:
I've been training myself and alone for almost 2-1/2 years now and actually like it. Sure I have those days. Once in awhile (every month or two) I'll swim with someone.
The only things I really miss with a coach is feedback on strokes, using the blocks (must have coach on deck where I swim), and having someone time me for broken stuff/pace/etc. Most of the Masters coaches around here don't offer that much so I don't really miss it.
I do like training with a team, friends for the comradre and competition in practice. But I also like being alone as I can start when I want (on time) and finish when I want (which can be good or bad).
So, in summary, I lean more to training alone. I've done enough swimming in my life to know what I need to do and how to go about getting it done.
