Aquadawgs!
Thanks for another great week. This week all the groups
experienced more challenging sets with shorter intervals and more yards. For
some of the swimmers it was a tough week but I saw a lot of potential and I was
proud of those who I could see putting forth their best effort.
Since this week was a hard one, I talked with some of the
swimmers about mental toughness. Mental toughness is a person’s ability to
persevere through a difficult situation, specifically practice. There are times
when I tell swimmers to do a set and they begin to doubt their ability before
they even begin. If that is happening to you or your swimmer…stop it. Being in
the water makes swimmers an awful judge of what they are capable of. Swimmers
are often amazed at what they can do after they accomplish it. I watch the
swimmers every practice and I consider myself a pretty good judge of ability.
When I ask the swimmers to do a set it is because I am confident they can do
it. It is when they start to become mentally weak that we have problems. I
encourage swimmers and parents to read this article.
It goes through 7 tips to develop mental toughness. It is a
great read. I hope all of our swimmers can develop a mentally tough mindset.
For some it comes easier than others but it is something that can be developed.
Reminder our 2nd swim meet is Saturday (September
13th)! It will be hosted at our YMCA. I expect all the swimmers to
be there if they can. We have been working hard and now its time to show what
we can do!
The meet form can be found on the website. Print it off and
bring it to me at practice by THURSDAY.
ADVANCED GROUP will be having a make-up practice Saturday
September 6th from 9-10:30 am due to the lightening on Thursday.
Please come prepared like a normal practice.
Lets bring our mental game to practice this week and get
prepared to swim fast at the meet!
Coach Alisha
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