Three Mistakes Swim Parents Should Never Make

Don’t bother to find out why — or what happened. After you’ve expressed your frustration about the coach to your swimmer, tell your child you’re going to have a word with the coach.

During 15 years as a swim mom, I’ve watched parents make mistakes with the best of intentions. Maybe there are perfect swim parents out there, but some of us need to remember that swimming offers many life lessons. Step back, let your kids learn and have fun. You will, too.

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Take your swimmer’s side all the time. Your child tells you the coach was mean to him. Singled him out, or yelled at him. Your first reaction? Get really upset with the coach. Your child would never do anything wrong. After all, they have been perfect their entire lives.