Here's another article by John Leonard on the top 10 way swimmers can sabatoge their own development. Parents should read through this and keep these things in mind as they talk to their child about their expectations and attitude.
Documents: Top 10 Ways Swimmers Can Sabatoge Their Own Careers (15.14 K)
Playing Favorites - What It Means and What It Doesn't
This is a great article on one of the top concerns of many swim parents - why it seems that coaches play favorites. This is an eye-opening article on this topic and an important one for every parent and swimmer to read.
Documents: Playing Favorites (14.59 K)
The Importance of Goal Setting
Here's a great article by Linda Hass, Splash Magazine Special Correspondent, about goal setting and the importance it plays in each athlete's development.
Documents: Pick Your Target (688.10 K)
Swimming and the Art of Recovery
The staff at USA Swimming put this article together to help explain the importance of recovery and rest and the role they play in each athlete's development. This is a great article for parents AND swimmers to read, especially older athletes.
Documents: Swimming and the Art of Recovery (37.19 K)
The Power of Nutritional Recovery
This is a great article written by Charlene Boudreau of USA Swimming and taken from Coaches Quarterly about the role nutrition plays in an athlete's recovery from training and competition. This is also a great article for older athletes as well as parents.
Documents: The Power of Nutritional Recovery (669.61 K)