YMCA of Northern York YMCA of Northern York YMCA of Northern York Swimming Swimming Swimming 2006 Parent Education Meeting 2006 Parent Education Meeting Michael Gobrecht Michael Gobrecht Director of Competitive Swimming Director of Competitive Swimming YMCA Competitive Swimming 2006 Parent Education Today’s Topics • Introduction/Purpose of meeting • The YMCA and the community • Understanding kids/parental involvement • Communications • Practice Goals and Objectives • Seasonal Plan • Hydration, Nutrition, Sleep • Missing Practice. Practice FAQ’s • Weekly Training Schedule • Having Fun • Meets/NYAC Stuff • Questions and Answers YMCA Competitive Swimming 2006 Parent Education 1
2000-2002 The West Shore YMCA began offering programs in the Dillsburg Area in 2001. Summer programs were the first to be offered including a full-time summer day camp which started at Harmony Bethel Church. 2003 We moved the camp to Arnold United Methodist Church and enrollment increased to 26 campers that year. 2
During the Summer of 2003 we added a competitive swim team of 68 swimmers and 12 divers. The team joined the Capital Area Swim League and won their first meet. YMCA Competitive Swimming 2006 Parent Education In addition to the competitive swimming the YMCA continues to run YBL, room to romp, summer day camps, booths at farmers fairs, and eventually a full facility branch in the community of Dillsburg. YMCA Competitive Swimming 2006 Parent Education 3
The YMCA Involvement • The Northern York School District has a partnership with the YMCA to run a competitive swimming program to feed the high school varsity team. • Last year the school board voted to allow a percentage of swimmers outside the district to participate. •The program is run by YMCA trained staff and follows the same guidelines as all YMCA programs • Several changes from previous years to grow closeness of team. •YMCA of Northern York is part of the West Shore YMCA Competitive Swimming program, but remains separate with own identity for league meets. Competitive Swimming?? What is it about?? How do we survive?? YMCA Competitive Swimming 2006 Parent Education 4
The 10 & Under Wonder? Ranked T Ranked Top 16 as a: p 16 as a: 11% 10 & Under Still Ranked as 17-18 21% 11-12 Still Ranked as 17-18 36% 13-14 Still Ranked as 17-18 48% 15-16 Still Ranked as 17-18 Moral of Moral of the s the story: ory: A 10 & Under wonder can survive… But 50% of the top swimmers develop after Junior Year in High School! The YMCA has one athlete ranked #1 in her age group, (Top 20 in world) and at 10 & under she was not even in Top 100 YMCA Competitive Swimming 2006 Parent Education We have all seen the parent who: • Puts too much emphasis on winning rather than the fun of competition • Yells abuse at players, officials or the coach • Tries to coach and/or referee from the sideline • Forces their child into a sport they don’t want to play • Constantly focuses on the negative, undermining the coach and players • Criticizes their child’s mistakes during the game • Embarrasses their child on and off the pool deck, making a scene leaving everyone uncomfortable YMCA Competitive Swimming 2006 Parent Education 5
Why kids swim… And… why they quit . YMCA Competitive Swimming 2006 Parent Education Why Kids Swim? Why Kids Swim? 1. Enjoy/Fun 28% 2. Fitness 15% 3. Be with Friends 13% 4. Compete 13% 5. Improve 8% 6. Meet New People 8% YMCA Competitive Swimming 2006 Parent Education 6
Why Kids Quit? Why Kids Quit? 1. Takes Too Much Time 18% 2. Coach Was Negative 15% 3. Enjoy Other Activities More 15% 4. Lack Of Fun 8% 5. Swimming Was Boring 9% 6. Parents’ Emphasis On Winning 6% Your role as a parent 7
Your Role As A Parent Your Role As A Parent Believe it or not! YOU are your child’s primary role model. Your#1 Responsibility as a Your#1 Responsibility as a Swim Parent… Swim Parent… Is to provide a stable, loving, and supportive environment for your child. YMCA Competitive Swimming 2006 Parent Education 8
Other Resp Other Responsibilities onsibilities • Understand the team/program • Help your child understand the teams goals and lessons. • Teach your child team loyalty. • Know your responsibilities to the team. • Trust your child to the coach. • Have fun. • Financial/Volunteer/logistics YMCA Competitive Swimming 2006 Parent Education Be An Involved Parent Be An Involved Parent • Be An Official • Serve on volunteer committee’s • Be A Timer • Train to operate • Be a volunteer computers/timer coordinator • Answer questions of • Help with Swim Shop new parents • Help with Set-Up • Help with Clean-Up YMCA Competitive Swimming 2006 Parent Education 9
Roles and Responsibilities Roles and Responsibilities • Provide love and support regardless of the sport outcome. • Make your child responsible for his/her sport preparation (e.g., equipment ready, practice time, etc.) • Have realistic expectations and keep success in perspective • Expose child to many different sports and activities • Hold your child accountable for poor behaviors during sporting events • Provide an appropriate push when your child is reluctant or unmotivated • Emphasize the importance of hard work. • Provide transportation, financial, & logistical support • Recognize and encourage your child when he or she does something right • Show interest, enthusiasm, and support for your child and team • Be in control of your emotions • Thank the coaches, officials, and other volunteers who conducted the event Don’t Fall into the Trap DO NOT… Don’t Fall into the Trap DO NOT… • Criticize your child for his or her swimming performance • Critique your child immediately following the swim meet or practice, or during the car ride home. • Allow swimming to dominate your child’s life. • Exert pressure to win. • Treat your child differently dependent upon whether he or she won or lost. • Put your interests ahead of your child’s. • Getting too “caught up” in sport and making it over-important. • Belittle the opponent’s talent or preparation. • Make all the decisions for your child. • Advise the coach on how to do the job. • Make insulting comments to athletes, parents, officials, or coaches of other teams. • Drink alcohol at sports events or come to one having had too many drinks 10
What Kids Want What Kids Want • Support and encouragement • To let them know you are proud of them • Watch them play • Praise for their efforts • Understand their sport and show an interest in being involved • Have realistic expectations of their abilities And what they don’t want And what they don’t want • To yell at them during or after the game • Swearing • Abuse of the referee or coach • Being pushy and pressuring • Being critical 11
Are You a Pressure Parent? Are You a Pressure Parent? 1. Is Winning More Important To You or Your Child? 2. Is Your Disappointment Obvious? 3. Can Only You “Psyche Up” Your Child? 4. Is Winning The Only Way Your Child Can Enjoy Sports? 5. Do You Conduct Post Mortems After Competition or Practice? 6. Do You Feel You Have To Force Your Child To Practice? 7. Can You Do Better Coaching Your Own Child? 8. Do You Dislike Your Child’s Opponents? 9. Are Your Child’s Goals More Important To You? 10. Do You Provide Material Rewards For Performances? Consider this Consider this Why do you spend all day with your son / Why do you spend all day with your son / daughter fixing that bike, when the bike daughter fixing that bike, when the bike shop could fix it in an hour? shop could fix it in an hour? Because I am building a son / Because I am building a son / daughter, not a bike. daughter, not a bike. YMCA Competitive Swimming 2006 Parent Education 12
Communications • Website: http://www.swimnyac.org • E-mail blasts or email coaches • File Folders on Pool Deck • If you have not receive e-News yet, you need to be added to the distribution list – e-mail Mike with all the addresses you want in the distribution list • Feel free to talk to us after practice. Email First YMCA Competitive Swimming 2006 Parent Education Practice Goals and Objectives 13
Practice Goals and Objectives • Develop Excellent Technique • Develop Excellent Conditioning • Have Fun! • IM all events YMCA Competitive Swimming 2006 Parent Education All Events/IM All Events/IM 50 Free 50 Back 50 Breast 50 Fly 100 IM 100 Free 100 Back 100 Breast 100 Fly 200 IM 200 Breast 200 Back 200 Free 400 IM 1000 Free 200 Free Notes: Timed Swims in practice (500 or 1000) 500 free Timed Kick in practice YMCA Competitive Swimming 2006 Parent Education 14
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