Following are tips for youth swimmers who are moving on to the senior level. Coaches can put them on a board so that these tips are visible all the time by the young swimmers.
- Choose the program and coach that are right for you. Consider all options and respect your talent. Be happy in your choice and your environment.
- Do not seek easy options, exceptions to team guidelines and protocols, or compromise.
- Be prepared to commit to a team approach and unconditionally support the team objectives.
- Develop the identified weakness of the team so that they become your personal strengths. Be the most skilled swimmer in any pool at any time.
- Commit to a healthy lifestyle outside of the pool. Love your family and be happy. Make the environment work for you, not against you.
- Pursue and develop personal leadership skills. Do not be distracted, and control your emotions.
- Increase your percentage of race speed and race pace while not ignoring other training zones and energy systems. Improve your recevery technique.
- Pursue repeatableexcellence in all that you do.
- Be punctual and work on skill refinement outside of normal training hours.
- Be superior in every possible way and respect your teammates and opposition.
- Improve or eliminate your weaknesses and maintain your strengths.
- Be accountable and responsible. Give and receive trust and respect it. Know your job. Competition is just another day at the office.
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