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"SWIM
PARENTS AT SWIM MEETS"
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Compiled by Late Shri Sandeep Divgikar
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| Communication Do's and Don'ts between parents: | ||||
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 Don't
talk exclusively about your own child-athlete. Do boost one another's
spirits during a long afternoon. Don't criticize
other people's children. Do applaud everyone's
good swim. Don't spend your
time as the perpetuator of rumors. Do discuss what
good things your club has done lately. Don't make it an
adult party. (The meet represents a very healthy Iife style). Do encourage one
another to work at the meet. Do behave as adults
- you are there to support your athlete !! |
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| Communication Do's and Don'ts (Parents - Swimmers): | ||||
| Don't
talk about swimming technique (that's for the coach) Do be sure they
are warm, fed, etc. Don't ever say "You
didn't try." Do encourage them
to accept responsibility for their swims. Don't blame performance
on the coach (good or bad performance) Do promote the same
philosophy about the meets as the coach. Don't offer "extra"
rewards for a good performance. Do let them know
you love them … with good or bad swims. Don't compare one
swimmer's performance to that of another (especially brothers and
sisters). Do ask about the
objectives of the swim. Don't measure by
your standards. Do measure by the
standards of your athlete. Don't embarrass
the athlete by extravagant praise or dismay. (You'd be amazed how difficult
extravagant praise can be to live up to the next time.) Do be encouraging
of TEAM efforts, especially relays. Do take note of
your personal behaviour. As an adult, you set the tone. |
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