Swim Parenting How to be the Perfect Swim Parent

Good parental support is the foundation of a successful swim program.  Parents are needed in many areas for the team to function efficiently.  All families and parents are asked to contribute in areas such as meets, team socials and coach appreciation.  Everyone has something to offer.  Below are some guidelines that will help you and your swimmer:

Keep your swimmer Healthy

See that your swimmer gets proper rest and nutrition, including a good breakfast.  The summer workout schedule requires endurance!

 

Be Informed

Keep yourself informed by reading the information found on this website.  Check the Team Bulletin Boards everyday for sign-ups, meet information and posters.

 

Positive Attitude

Support the team and the coaches with a positive attitude

 

Volunteer

We cannot do it without you! 

 

Be on Time

Be considerate.  Please make sure your swimmers arrive in time to all workouts and meets.

 

Don’t Disturb the Coaches - TRY E-MAIL

 

PLEASE do not try to talk to the coaches while they are conducting a workout, teaching a lesson or observing a swim meet.  Consider the pool deck a classroom.  If the coach is not talking to the swimmers, he/she is thinking, watching and analyzing.   If you wish to speak with a coach, please do so after practice, or better yet, if you have a question or concern, please bring the issue to the attention of the Directors and the Head Coach via email using the addresses provided on the CONTACTS page of this site. 

 

Practice Makes Perfect

Make every attempt to attend all practices.  The most improved swimmers are usually the swimmers who attend workouts on a regular basis.

Have Fun!