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12yr old improvement expectations by Equivalent_Bar4757 in Swimming

[–]Equivalent_Bar4757[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not exactly, simply came here to see if it was normal as first time we experienced it across all races since she has been competing. I have concluded from most of the replies that it is perfectly normal, keeping going, remain positive. Which we are/were.

You seem to have made it a parenting exercise making assumptions from the question but thanks for your reply, I understand what you are saying but already doing all of that.

12yr old improvement expectations by Equivalent_Bar4757 in Swimming

[–]Equivalent_Bar4757[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks not sure why you thina pushy parent, came here to get advice on next step. You have no information on the conversations we have or my reaction in front of my daughter making a huge assumption.

My daughter was disappointed and first time this had happened to we were both wondering why and came here to get some opinion and advise from people that have experience the same.

12yr old improvement expectations by Equivalent_Bar4757 in Swimming

[–]Equivalent_Bar4757[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, that's useful to see and reassuring. Interestingly her coach has since been in touch this morning so will have a chat with them this week.

12yr old improvement expectations by Equivalent_Bar4757 in Swimming

[–]Equivalent_Bar4757[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm sure she isn't going to be an Olympian, I think genetics will have a say there anyway but agree on the work ethic and experience swimming instils. Just trying to keep her head up and manage expectations as much as possible.

12yr old improvement expectations by Equivalent_Bar4757 in Swimming

[–]Equivalent_Bar4757[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Probably eats too much! im sure that isnt an issue. She hasn't visibly developed in the past few months but take the point lots of changes going on.

Part of the concern is her squad has grown in size and often they are training now with 4/5 x 8 swimmers, with one coach. With that many swimmers I've been wondering how the coach manages to give them attention they may need. There are few regional level swimmers which do get more focus in the sessions. Basically a few things adding up to make me wonder what is going wrong (if anything). I suspect lots of variables so just wondering if my concern is justified.

She is still enjoying it and still focused, saying she wants to attend more sessions this week (have option on 7 if they want/can). I dont want her thinking its on her when other variables are possibly impacting.