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YOUR
ROLE AS SWIM PARENTS
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Compiled by Late Shri Sandeep Divgikar
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Competitive
swimming programs provide many benefits to young athletes. They develop
self-discipline, good sportsmanship, and time management skills. Competition
allows the swimmer to experience success and to learn how to deal with defeat,
while becoming healthy and physically fit.
As a parent, your major responsibility is to provide a stable, loving and supportive environment. This positive environment will encourage your child to continue. Show your interest by ensuring your child's attendance at practices and by coming to meets. Parents are not participants
on their child's team, but, contribute to the success experienced by the
child and his team. Parents serve as role models and their attitudes are
often emulated by their children. Be aware of this and strive to be positive
models. Most importantly, show good sportsmanship at all times towards
coaches, officials, opponents and teammates. |
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Enthusiastic and Supportive Remember that your child is the swimmer. Children need to establish their own goals, and make their own progress towards them. Be careful not to impose your own standards and goals. Do not overburden your child with winning or achieving best times. The most important part of your child's swimming experience is that he learn about himself while enjoying the sport. This healthy environment encourages learning and fun which will develop a positive self-image within your child. |
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the Coach coach The best way to help a child achieve his/her goals and reduce the natural fear of failure is through positive reinforcement. No one likes to make a mistake. If your child does make one, remember that he/she is still learning. Encourage his/her efforts and point out the things he /she did well. As long as he/she gave his/her best effort, you should make him/her feel like a winner. |
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