Submitted by siteadmin on Wed, 08/26/2009 - 7:57am
- You work a full day at a swim meet, then want to know where the team party is!<\li>
- You cheer for athletes who are not your own children.<\li>
- You drive car pools that would make a NYC cab driver dizzy in order to get people to practice or meets on time!<\li>
- You let the Coach coach.<\li>
- You say "what did you learn?" to your ten year old who just got disqualified for an illegal turn.<\li>
- You understand that your child might not be picked for a relay team.<\li>
- You understand that only the four fastest swimmers can be on the "A" relay team.<\li>
- You help new parents "learn the ropes" in a positive way.<\li>
- You promote team unity.<\li>
- You applaud everyone's efforts and comfort those who need it.<\li>
- You realize that coaches are human, just like you, and feel terrible when they make a mistake - just like you.<\li>
- You overhear a disgruntled parent and you suggest that they speak to their child's coach not to other parents.<\li>
- You realize that one single swim is not all that is important. IT'S THE PROCESS THAT COUNTS!<\li>
- You congratulate your child's friend for doing a best time because recognition by another adult, besides a parent, is very important.<\li>
- You realize that every swimmer is a winner as long as they do their best.<\li>
- You support your child's swimming by helping support the organization that brings your child the opportunity.<\li>
- You emphasize the importance of the "team" and cheering for teammates.<\li>
- You help handle paperwork so that the coach can do the coaching.<\li>
- You officiate a swim meet, even though you may have to DQ your own child.<\li>
- You help pull out lane ropes after practice AND FINALLY<\li>
- You get to a meet at 6 a.m. even though it doesn't start until 8 a.m. to help set up or to get your "family tent" in a good spot!<\li>
