Raising children who swim: Top 10 tips from sport science

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#1	A parent's job is to teach their children not to need them anymore. The hardest part of that job is accepting success.
#2	Commitment to access does not guarantee objective performance outcomes.
#3	Behavior is a language.
#4	COVID-19 has caused unprecedented mental health concerns in sport.
#5	Stress: See the signs, know the symptoms.
#6	There is no harm in seeking support.
#7	There’s always room for more people who care about your child.
#8	Swimming is a sport where you train hard for six months to be great for three days.
#9	It is super hard to compete against someone who’s having fun.
#10	There is no failure in sports. it’s just steps to success (Antetokounmpo, 2023).
Bonus	Be a goldfish, not an elephant.
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WISCONSIN SWIMMING PARENT WEBINAR 2024: Raising Children Who Swim: TOP 10 Tips from Sport Science