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The Parent’s Guide to the Proper Psychological Care and Feeding of the Competitive Swimmer
$24.95
+ Free ShippingInternational Swimming Hall of Fame Buck Dawson Authors Award Winner 2001
The ultimate guide to what to do to help your child get the most out of the competitive experience. Applicable to any sport or life endeavor. Learn what to expect from a team, the coach your athlete, and the sport. Practical advice in a quick, easy, enjoyable read.
Coach Bill Thompson, San Jose Aquatics, notes: “The one book every coach will want his swimmers’ parents to read. The one book every swimmer will want his parents to read. The one book every swimming parent will want to read.”
80 pages / Softcover / ISBN 978-0-945609-48-3
© Dr. Keith Bell, 2001
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Coach Bill Thompson, San Jose Aquatics –
The title of the book caught my eye because of several attempts on my own to begin creating a comprehensive handbook for new member parents.
The book begins with a celebration of the many benefits of competitive swimming for all children and adults. Dr. Bell repeatedly hits the mark, illustrating how swimming builds physical, psychological, emotional and even spiritual strength. Readers will be guided to appreciate “playing the game” with winning as the objective. Have fun while striving for excellence.
Parents and coaches who want to maximize the time, effort and cost of swimming will start off on “the right foot” by reading “The Parent’s Guide.” Support for the team and coach, sportsmanship and good communication skills are critical ingredients for a successful career in swimming. Real situations are described to help readers avoid sending mixed messages.
Rules for positive behavior and choosing the right team are expertly explained with good humor. Some adults need to “hear it from an expert” other than the coach. The information and suggestions contained will make better swim parents and better swim coaches. “The Parent’s Guide to the Proper Psychological Care and Feeding of the Competitive Swimmer” will answer the call.
Brian Hindson, Noblesville Aquatics –
I’m getting them for all the families on my team….kind of puts swimming in the right perspective.
L. Carmichael –
This is an excellent book for parents that are new to having a child that swims on a team. It was exactly what I was looking for. It helps you understand the pressures and excitement that go along with competitive swimming.