These Crazy Swimming Days

vacations I am really glad, now that the season is almost over, that I volunteered for this position. I have learned so much about my ability to lead something – I have never been a leader.
I haven’t cried once although frustration has been my constant companion these last few meets with one particular family giving me grief. I have actually felt more empowered and tough because of it and I have learned that I really can handle a tough situation well.

The swimmers are looking great this year and have really worked hard. After a hard butterfly practice I actually had kids thanking me for pushing them. That says a lot to me about the job I am doing. I have also watched the initial surpised looks my swimmers give me when I give them a certain event to swim turns into thanks – they thank me for pushing them and they are so happy that they accomplished something they didn’t know was in them to complete. I am so proud of them!

Only 3 meets left this year. I will be happy and sad at the same time. I am going to miss them – we transfer in the spring and I won’t be able to coach these kids again.

Good memories.