There are so many different topics that swimming parents need to understand to help them to support the swimmer in their family. The second edition of Swimming for Parents will assist every swimming parent to provide the necessary support to help your child to be the best swimmer that they can be. Being a parent […]
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Swimming for Parents Overview
Watch and listen to Gary Barclay, author of ‘Swimming for Parents’ talk about the different ideas discussed in the second edition of his book. Hi, I’m Gary Barclay, and I’m here to help you as a swimming parent to support your child to be the best swimmer that they can be. Over the years, I […]
Swimming for Parents Feedback
If you are considering purchasing the book ‘Swimming for Parents’ check out the feedback below. The book is available at www.SwimmingForParents.com and has been written for parents of swimmers aged 8 years to 14 years. More than 3000 copies have sold into 27 countries around the world. Hi Gary I have read most of the book Swimming […]
Educating Parents Effectively
I recently made a presentation at the 2013 Australian Swim Coaches and Teachers Association to a large group of coaches from Australia and surrounding countries on ‘Educating Parents Effectively’. The purpose of the presentation was to assist swimming coaches to more effectively educate the swimming parents in their program. At the beginning we looked at why […]
What Goals Should Parents Have for their Children?
QUESTION: Hi there, I am writing to you from the other side of the world. We have a 13 year old that has been swimming for 3 years now. It seems to be getting harder as we go along with all the politics and Parents that get involved. Wow, I’m sure you are familiar with […]
