Below are some links and articles for you to use as resources as you grow in your knowledge of this great sport. Start with the 10 Commandments of being a Swim Parent: I. Thou shall not impose thy ambitions on thy child. II. Thou shall be supportive no matter what. III. Thou shall not coach thy child. IV. Thou shall only have positive things to say at a competition. V. Thou shall acknowledge thy child's fears. VI. Thou shall not criticize the officials. VII. Thou shall honor thy child's coach. VIII. Thou shall be loyal and supportive of thy team. IX. Thy child shall have goals besides winning. X. Thou shall not expect thy child to become an Olympian. PARENT HANDBOOK - MUST READ! How to be a Successful Swim Parent Working with the Coach The Coach/Parent Relationship What is FUN for swimmers USA SWIMMING PARENTING LIBRARY COMMON LANGUAGE FOR SWIMMERS IMPORTANT LINKS: USA SWIMMING KENTUCKY SWIMMING COACHES EMAIL LIST: (lead coach for group) National/Senior Group: Coach Colin - [email protected] Coach Will - [email protected] PreSenior: Coach Marcelo - [email protected] AGE/AGD/CD: Coach Amy - [email protected] |