DO YOU HEAR WHAT I HEAR

“It takes two to speak: one to speak, and another to hear.”

So what am I referring to in the above quote?  Really, it's pretty simple in what it boils down to is that communication only works when both sides are actively doing their part and why it matters so much in the swimming environment with 14 and unders.   The question then becomes, are you doing your part at practice.

The coach is trying to give the swimmer the best advice, but if the swimmer in not focusing or talking to others or worse not present, or not trying to apply the message, the message goes nowhere. It falls on deaf ears.

It's not a lecture, it's a partnership between the coach and the swimmer.

For the young swimmer, hearing means:

• Paying attention even when tired or distracted
• Trying the correction and not just nodding
• Asking questions when something doesn't make sense
• Being open to feedback, even when it's uncomfortable
• Incorporate the cues and corrections from one practice to the next
• Take those corrections and cues into your next competition

This is how you will make improvements in your swimming and have a better shot at success.

We've talked about accountability. My job is to give clear, helpful and age appropriate instructions and your job is to take ownership and apply it when swimming and in this way we are holding each other accountable.

The feedback we give you is not personal, think of it as a gift.  Your improvement requires both your effort and an openness to apply the feedback

In summary:

• Listen the first time
• Let's keep the group moving
• Let's reduce the need for repeated explanations

Our job is to help you get better.  Your job is to hear it, try it, and keep trying it.  We're a team, A group and it's time for one to speak, one to hear.

SIMPLE SPRING BREAK MEALS

Spring break means no school, sleeping in maybe, traveling or just hanging out.  Swimmers still need to eat balanced meals throughout the day to stay healthy so that they can enjoy the wee.

WRAPS; (turkey, cheese veggies) be creative

PASTA SALADS: ( plain veggie, turkey, tuna)

RICE BOWLS: ( taco bowl, beans + salsa)

PB+J with fruit and yogurt

 

  SET OF THE WEEK (after a warmup for all 3 groups)

Why do it.  First off to give you a little break coming off a fantastic few weeks of competitions.

Second we used the green clock that reset after all repeats so there was no stressing doing math with intervals

Third and what I felt was most important; Could you stay focus and on task without distractions (what round are we on) something that kids have trouble with in today's world.

GOLD
30 rounds 
1x50 @1:00 IMO/free rotates with each 50 (fly/free—back free— breast free—free free
1x25 kick @1:00 with boards

BLUE 

24 rounds with fins
1x50 @1:00 IMO FREE (same as above)
1x25 @1:00 kick boards

PREP
30 rounds
1x75 @1:10
1x25 kick @1:10 no boards

Last post trivia answer-- The 15 rule in swimming states that the swimmers head must break the surface before the 15 meter mark which is the second yellow buoy from the wall you left from (2 comments answered correctly).

Spring break trivia;    What are three nicknames given to the outside lanes near the wall called in competitive swimming?