Individual coaches who are exceptional teachers

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Anonymous wrote:Anna Cheng, MLK site for RMSC (also at Stonegate). Works with the minis and jrs. Doesn't get the big accolades for the more advanced groups coaches, but she lays the foundation for all of it. Breaks down every race, every distance, every stroke so even a 5 year old can grasp it. My kids learned a ton from her.

No experience with that practice site… but currently they have 2-3 8 years old swimmers who are so fast and advanced in skills… I always wonder how they are trained

They are offered 4 practices a week, 45 minutes to an hour depending on the day. The super fast kids typically attend all 4 plus maybe one 30 minute private lesson. Its nothing crazy practice wise at all, just a crew of really motivated kids who push eachother, and a coach that genuinely cares about them.

Good to know… a caring coach and a few talented kids leading the way, you’d want your kids to be in that group

I mean... 3.5 hours out of a whole week doesnt feel all that excessive to me, but to each their own!

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Trish Buswell - NCAP

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Anonymous wrote:Trish Buswell - NCAP

+1 one of the best swim teacher/coaches in the DC area.

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Anonymous wrote:Anna Cheng, MLK site for RMSC (also at Stonegate). Works with the minis and jrs. Doesn't get the big accolades for the more advanced groups coaches, but she lays the foundation for all of it. Breaks down every race, every distance, every stroke so even a 5 year old can grasp it. My kids learned a ton from her.

No experience with that practice site… but currently they have 2-3 8 years old swimmers who are so fast and advanced in skills… I always wonder how they are trained

They are offered 4 practices a week, 45 minutes to an hour depending on the day. The super fast kids typically attend all 4 plus maybe one 30 minute private lesson. Its nothing crazy practice wise at all, just a crew of really motivated kids who push eachother, and a coach that genuinely cares about them.

Good to know… a caring coach and a few talented kids leading the way, you’d want your kids to be in that group

I mean... 3.5 hours out of a whole week doesnt feel all that excessive to me, but to each their own!

It really depends on what they are doing. Swimming involves more repetitive activity and less downtime during practice than many other sports. Can burn out the shoulders prematurely if you start a lot of conditioning too soon. I am not saying that's what happens at RMSC, just generally speaking.

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Anonymous wrote:There’s a lot of stupid jockeying in this sub about best and worst clubs, sites, etc. Here’s a chance to positively reflect: Does your swimmer have a coach that is an exceptional teacher? Someone who breaks down the strokes (or maybe just really good at teaching, let’s say, backstroke)? Someone who has clearly developed swimmers? Who are the exceptional teachers out there (and where do they coach/what site)?

Scott Tsuchitani with Makos is phenomenal.

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Anonymous wrote:Anna Cheng, MLK site for RMSC (also at Stonegate). Works with the minis and jrs. Doesn't get the big accolades for the more advanced groups coaches, but she lays the foundation for all of it. Breaks down every race, every distance, every stroke so even a 5 year old can grasp it. My kids learned a ton from her.

No experience with that practice site… but currently they have 2-3 8 years old swimmers who are so fast and advanced in skills… I always wonder how they are trained

They are offered 4 practices a week, 45 minutes to an hour depending on the day. The super fast kids typically attend all 4 plus maybe one 30 minute private lesson. Its nothing crazy practice wise at all, just a crew of really motivated kids who push eachother, and a coach that genuinely cares about them.

That's a lot for 8 and under. I have seen those kids at meets and they do look like they train more than other kids their age just by looking at their starts, turns, and technique. I would be concerned about burning them out too young. The repetitiveness of swimming can get to you even if you love it. Better not to start on that path too early. 8 year olds don't need to be swimming more than twice a week in the winter.

The kids are only required to attend one practice per week in that group, but the fast kids you're noticing are attending 3-4 times per week.