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Print this entrySwimming Question of the Week - June 24, 2009
Swimmers: What do you wish your coach would do, or say to you, at the end of practice?
Coaches: What do you wish each swimmer would do, or say to you, at the end of practice?
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Take me home asap!!!!!!...hahaha...I hope he says what I did wrong or good. Juliette!!! Show that the swimmer is content with his training because of the 2 way effort we'v put in. Juliettes Dad!! |
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"you do better than long ago" |
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Good work guys..! have a great meal and rest. Tomorrow will be another day! |
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See you tomorrow. Goes both ways. :) |
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"good job!" I don't even have to wish that. :) |
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Praise, criticism, encouragement. |
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Well done. |
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I like what Sean Hutchison does...he shakes hands with all of his kids at the end of practice. I have a number of kids that now do this, say thanks, and see you tomorrow. |
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I learned that one from my Dad wonderboy. A very positive move indeed. |
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Juliette is at a school where the teacher does it also.....I think it's a good thing....respect and trust towards eachother.....it has to grow!!!...Juliettes DAD!!! |
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As a coach, Thank you. As a Swimmer, Thank You. I have implemented the handshake. When I first started, everyone was shaking my hand. Now, the ones who care and understand the responsibility and respect for adults do not forget. As Sean said, it also clears the air if it was a less than perfect practice (performance, attitude, effort etc.). |
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I was working in Japan and at the end of the practice and all the equipment had been stowed and the pool left exactly they way it needed to be left. (all done by the swimmers) The swimmers lined up as a group and bowed to the pool saying Arigato gonzai mashta... well something that sounded like that, that said in essence thankyou very much to the pool, and then as a group they bowed to the coach and said thankyou very much to the coach... who bowed and mumbled some mangled japanese in return. It was the first time as a coach that I'd really felt great about the practice and the day. Now if I could just get my USA kids to do the same thing... |
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They did shake hand too, and kiss it (traditional culture here to the older people) Glen... where is my medal...I thought I've it yesterday? |
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Sorry David. In reality, the medals aren't supposed to be active just yet. We're working on it. Thanks. |
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We High 5 every swimmer (even the Masters) after the session so a bit like the shaking hands I guess and to be fair most of them say 'thank you' as they leave but then I also have them shake hands (first or last) with the swimmer next to them after a race and thank the officials as they get out. Old fashioned courtesy never hurts anyone and we get a great deal of 'team' out of it too because it one of the things we are recognised for. |
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Man Jonty, you're right about that. I had forgotten that. Coach G took me to Korea and Japan for some clinics a few years back, and the "post workout ritual" was awe inspiring. Thanks for reminding me of that. I've always since wondered why we bow to our instructor when we step on the floor in martial arts class, no matter their age or ability level, yet we allow kids to saunter in at their leisure to swim practice, and have to entice them to get in. Are we just getting old and, as Sprinter would say... cranky? :) |
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See you tomorrow, and take care |
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Jonty, this sounds a bit military. However, I have to admit that the Japanese have the greatest respect for teachers, coaches and similar. Children all over the world has to learn that. Am I cranky now? :D Glenn, do not understand me wrong. Being cranky is good. It means you see problem points and make them noticeable to everybody else :) This is how improvement begins. |
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Why is swimming the only sport that limits an athelete's breathing? |
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I've always just said thanks, but I love the handshake - I'm going to start doing that with all my coaches. |
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I'd like an honest assessment of the workout.... I always try to say thank you. I give feedback by email/text when I have the chance. I think I'll take up the high 5 - but the coach is always scooting off to his next coached session, so I'd have to sprint to catch him! |
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