How do you all feel about parents side coaching kids (10 to 18 years old)?
Is there any time in which you feel side coaching is justified?
I'd love to hear from those of you who are parents of swimmers and admit to have done this before. Where do you draw the line? Do you keep it hidden from your kids coach? Do you agree that most of the best youth swimmers have been side coached to some extent?
Interesting question.:cheerleader:
Parents
Former Member
My daughter has the best answer for this - she wouldn't listen to me if I did have advice.
I suggested to my daughter that when she does a 50 free or 50 back in practice she should do flip turns. She was taught flip turns over the last year, but as a separate exercise.
Her response: My coach didn't tell me to.
:frustrated: Guess my advice isn't wanted either
My daughter has the best answer for this - she wouldn't listen to me if I did have advice.
I suggested to my daughter that when she does a 50 free or 50 back in practice she should do flip turns. She was taught flip turns over the last year, but as a separate exercise.
Her response: My coach didn't tell me to.
:frustrated: Guess my advice isn't wanted either
