Machine Head
16-01-2001, 07:28 PM
I am having trouble trying to understand why some people blame the coaches for mishaps in the club, or things such as a large number of swimmers leaving. Ok, so maybe the swimmer might not get on with the coach, but most coaches are very reasonable people, and are willing to make an effort if the swimmer proves that they will also make an effort, or at least cooperate. None of the coaches I have ever known have had a grudge on anyone, so there's no excuses there. I suppose you could say that the coach gives boring sets at training, but then would going to another club and possibly doing even worse sets help?! I've known people to complain at training sessions for the coaches getting angry or upset with swimmers, but that is because the swimmer is not co operating, or is disrupting the session. Ok, so sometimes the coaches may go over the top, but it it the swimmer that should be given the blame and not the coach whom is doing his/her job.
The coach is there to help the swimmer reach their full potential, I see that now, especially considering all the trouble I used to cause when I was swimming. The coach wants what's best for the swimmer, if not, then that coach should not be coaching.
If you do every critisise a coach for giving boring sets, getting angry or upset, having to moan, throwing someone out, whatever, then you should think carefully about whether you would be able to coach a squad of 20+ swimmers, would you be able to handle it? Would you know what sets to set? Would you know what to do with swimmers that disrupt the session? This is just the tip of the iceberg, this is what we actually see the coach doing most, there's a lot more to it.
Take Care,
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The coach is there to help the swimmer reach their full potential, I see that now, especially considering all the trouble I used to cause when I was swimming. The coach wants what's best for the swimmer, if not, then that coach should not be coaching.
If you do every critisise a coach for giving boring sets, getting angry or upset, having to moan, throwing someone out, whatever, then you should think carefully about whether you would be able to coach a squad of 20+ swimmers, would you be able to handle it? Would you know what sets to set? Would you know what to do with swimmers that disrupt the session? This is just the tip of the iceberg, this is what we actually see the coach doing most, there's a lot more to it.
Take Care,
...