Articles

Having current information is important to the success of each ODAC swimmer and the club itself. We are posting some articles that we think will help continue our parents education about swimming and also some information that the coaching staff thinks will be helpful.
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The Ideal Swim Parent

Ten Ways for the Swim Parent to Sabotage Their Child’s Swimming Career
H is for Having Fun
Meets, Meets, Meets
What to Expect at Meets
 Improvement’s Torturous Path
 How Can You Help Your Swim Team
Practice and Competition for 10 and unders 
Adjusting to Different Stroke Techniques 
  What is Long Course, What is Short Course?
Success in Athletics 
  Sticking With Swimming….What Can a Parent Do?
Kids and Sport 
Officials and Their Duties 
 Competition and Children
 The Importance of Fluid Replacement During Training For Age Group Swimmers
Balancing Breakfast Needs with Morning Workouts 
  Goals and Values
  The Ten Commandments For Parents of Athletic Children
  Watching Your Child at Swim Lessons or Swim Practice
Learning Good Starts 
  Goggle Guide