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Coaching

7 Rules (and a Vision) For Becoming a Better Swim Parent – (2019 Version)

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This is my (almost) annual post regarding the role of swim parents. The beginning of every swim season is an exciting time for both swimmers and parents. And every year, I try to make sure that parents know how they can best help their swimmers achieve their goals. And the short answer is fairly easy.… Continue reading 7 Rules (and a Vision) For Becoming a Better Swim Parent – (2019 Version)

Coaching

6 Rules (and a Vision) For Becoming a Better Swim Parent

Rick Madge1 Comment

Every year brings fresh swimming faces, fresh parents, and sometimes dreams of athletic stardom.  And every year, I post a blog like this to dial things down, and make sure that parents are a helpful partner in this wonderful process of sports. (If you follow my blog you'll have seen a version of this post… Continue reading 6 Rules (and a Vision) For Becoming a Better Swim Parent