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This handbook will help familiarize you with all facets of BSL and competitive swimming in general. As you look through the following pages you will be introduced to our history, philosophy, team policies, and basic information concerning your day-to-day participation in the BSL program...Read Full Article
We cannot stress enough the importance of the coach-swimmer relationship. When parents interfere with opinions of how a swimmer should swim, considerable confusion can follow as to whom the swimmer should respect. If you as a parent have a question or an opinion about your child's swimming, talk to your child's coach. "Negativism" can scar a swimmer and hinder the club's program. "Bad mouthing" is easier than looking for a constructive solution to a problem.Read Full Article
Parents contribute to the success experienced by the child and the team. Parents serve as role models and their children emulate their attitudes. Be aware of this and strive to be positive role models. Most importantly, show good sportsmanship at all times toward coaches, officials, opponents and teammates. Remember that you are teaching your child at all times...Read Full Article
Call me old fashioned, or just call me a mental health therapist, but I think kids (and adults) need to get back to the basics of working hard and achieving just for the basic need to, well, work hard and achieve. I still think kids have that glow when they climb out of the pool and know they have dropped time...Read Full Article
Well there your child is, stuck again. Stuck like a duck in the muck. No improvement in time. It's
been four months, and no improvement. Well, now your wonderful, happy swimmer is starting to
whine and complain about not seeing the improvement. What's a parent to do?Read Full Article
After thirty three full years of observation, it has occurred to me that some parents must internally delight in the idea of sabotaging their child's swim career. They must for some perverse reason WANT to do this, since they work so incredibly hard at it and are so remarkably successful. Hereafter, my top ten list of means and methods...Read Full Article
As a parent you should guard against the "too much, too soon" syndrome. Faith in your coach, understanding that each child is unique and develops at a different time and never comparing your child to anyone else are the keys to a sound and healthy development to a swimmers full potential...Read Full Article
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