AquaCam and Motivational Concepts
Team Structure and Communication
Competition is Not a Dirty Word
Has a parent ever asked you if their child can just go to practices but not meets? Do they have a negative perception of "competition"? This is for both coach and parent.
A Swim Team Needed Goals....
Here is a letter sent to all parents of a swim team experiencing growing pains. It communicates team direction and philosophy ....something that every teams needs to be successful. Read and get some ideas for your team.
Newsletters Can Have a Powerful Impact
Take a look at this actual newsletter sent to a team the day after an exciting State Meet. It's a perfect example of the power of communication.
The V.V.M.O.S.T. Planning Process
In the 80's, the American Swimming Coaches Association took a business model for long range planning called VVMOST and applied it to their organization and suggested it for all swim teams. It is a "big picture" approach and well worth reading.
Factors Affecting Swimming Performance
This article is in another location on this blog site but has important info to share with parents who are frustrated their child is not performing up to their expectations.
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