What Can Hosting a Swim Practice Specifically for Parents Add to Your Swim Team?

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What would it be like to host a swim practice not for the athletes you normally coach (who probably range from ages 6-18), but for their parents? SwimSwam sat down with Dory Halbe of Nation’s Capitol Swim Club who, before the pandemic, would host an annual Parent swim practice. This not only allowed the parents of the NCAP athletes to see what their athlete is going through on a day-to-day basis (or at least give them an idea), but it was also a great bonding opportunity for many of them.

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zThomas
6 months ago

my son did a drop in practice with Dory this week so seeing her name in this article seems like a perfect opportunity say THANKS for being so friendly and welcoming. We visit DC a lot, so we’ll be back!

swimster
6 months ago

what does this do as far as insurance coverage goes …

Sweet Sweet Peter Rosen
6 months ago

Better be USRPT, not doing any “build our base” crap

Rick Paine
6 months ago

One of the best ideas I have seen for swimming in a long time. Wish I had thought of it when I coached. Great job NCAP

Azswummer
6 months ago

I’ve always thought this would be a good idea because some just don’t understand what happens at practice. Some think everything is an easy fix, like Br kick. In reality it takes weeks/months to develop new habits.

Johnson Swim school
Reply to  Azswummer
6 months ago

Excellent comment.
I feel if you have a parent swim practice.
It shows more awareness in being more involved in swimming.
I built a Masters team just by coaching there children swimming.

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Coleman Hodges

Coleman started his journey in the water at age 1, and although he actually has no memory of that, something must have stuck. A Missouri native, he joined the Columbia Swim Club at age 9, where he is still remembered for his stylish dragon swim trunks. After giving up on …

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