By Dr Ralph Richards
The triangle of success
Your child should be acknowledged for who they are – not simply for what they accomplish in sport. Naturally, the person they are will impact upon every aspect of their life, including swimming.
Real progress in swimming comes not from size, strength, or training alone; it also comes from their development as a person – their character, values, behavior, etc. We will all celebrate if your child eventually becomes a champion, but every day, in many ways, we can all benefit from your child’s involvement in this great sport – if they happen to also swim fast, that’s a bonus.
Good questions to ask
- What were you working on today?
- Did you have fun?
- Did you try hard?
- How did you go?
- What did your coach think?