GoSwim GoldHow would you deal with a 17 year old swimmer who, 'out of the blue' throws a strop?
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Question for coaches. Club Captain (17 year old female). Always been a model of good behaviour and dedication in training. Over a period of about a month became sullen and uncommunicative. After races just sat in the corner with a long face. Attempts by the coaching team to ascertain what the problem was were met by stony silence.
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GW, thanks for posting this story.
I believe I've been able to avoid these kind of situations with my groups by letting them know in the beginning of the season (and reminding occasionaly) that even though I'm their coach, I'm always there for them if they wanna get the pressure off. Well to be honest, sometimes I feel like a trashcan where they just throw away their frustration and pressure, but hey, at least I did my job right ;) And later on they'll realize how big of a help you've been to them and respect you more. I was 17 once and most of the time I didn't talk about things that were bothering me to my parents/close friends. So, I'd say talking to a person that you aren't too close with but you know they'll listen (see not using word stranger :P) might even help the situation and take a huge load from one's shoulders? I might be wrong here and please correct me if so, but it has worked for me and my teenage<swimmers pretty well. Once a month or so "coach-swimmer" 5 min chat about the goals and life might not be that bad of an idea? Swimming IS kind of rough sport, don't you think? :)
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Thanks, Veikko. Great advice and something we will look to do more of as a team. |
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