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Outline of Coaching 

Coaching and participation in swimming can be very worthwhile if the outlook and expectations of those involved centre on what is best for the swimmer. The most important people are the swimmers, whether they are the fastest or the slowest.

• It would be ideal to give equal time to each swimmer. However this is impractical, because they all have different needs. There is no time allotment that can be prescribed across the board. It is more important and practical to give each swimmer equal opportunity to take advantage of the coach’s desire to work with all of them.

• All swimmers must establish good technique before they can train effectively.

• All swimmers must invest their time and effort into the sport. Success in competition is the direct result of how much work each individual puts into it. Similarly, there are no shortcuts for the coach. Consistent and persistent effort by swimmers and coaches is the prerequisite for achieving anything worthwhile in swimming.

• A team is only as strong as its weakest link. A coach must be concerned about the attitude and the improvement of every team member. Team strength comes from raising the standards of all team members.

• Every swimmer on the team can be and should be a winner. A winner sets goals and then strives to attain them. Both swimmers and coaches who continue to strive for their goals are winners. Winning must be measured against one meaningful and reliable standard - yourself.

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