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Saw this in a local newspaper article about swimming, and it definitely struck a chord with me (and I suspect it will strike a similar chord with most competetive coaches).
I'm posting this partially in jest, but I also think there are many parents in this sport who would do well to take this sort of thing to heart.
I'm posting this partially in jest, but I also think there are many parents in this sport who would do well to take this sort of thing to heart.
USA SWIMMING'S TEN COMMANDMENTS FOR PARENTS OF SWIMMERS
1. Thou shalt not impose thy ambitions on thy child
2. Thou shalt be supportive no matter what
3. Thou shalt not coach thy child
4. Thou shalt have only positive things to say at a meet
5. Thou shalt acknowledge thy child's fears
6. Thou shalt not criticize the officials
7. Honor thy child's coach
8. Thou shalt be loyal and supportive of thy team
9. Thy child shalt have goals besides winning
10. Thou shalt not expect thy child to become an Olympian