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:
Yes, we need to help with homework and so many other things. In my opinion, doing well in school is not an option and trying to get to the Olympics is optional. I think a few people have said this already, but it is nice to let your kid have swimming to themselves and take ownership of it. The coach/swimmer relationship can be a great thing without the confusion of what their other coach(parent) will have to say after every race or practice. Having the coach take all the resposibility can be a great thing down the road when they assign hard sets and practices, that way your kids vent on the coach in the car instead of on you and why you are doing this to them.
Yes, we need to help with homework and so many other things. In my opinion, doing well in school is not an option and trying to get to the Olympics is optional. I think a few people have said this already, but it is nice to let your kid have swimming to themselves and take ownership of it. The coach/swimmer relationship can be a great thing without the confusion of what their other coach(parent) will have to say after every race or practice. Having the coach take all the resposibility can be a great thing down the road when they assign hard sets and practices, that way your kids vent on the coach in the car instead of on you and why you are doing this to them.
