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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Encourage her to compare herself to her own previous times rather than others. [/quote] THIS, THIS, THIS a million times over. I am a team rep and have some age groups that are very deep bench and incredible swimmers. They are all friends too. Swim times are all about you and no one else. That is the messaging you hammer into kids. They didn't get beat by their friend. Your kid didn't better their own time. She should be overjoyed that he friend dropped time and cheer her on. My youngest just got knocked out of Relay Carnival because her friend dropped a ton of time and is looking good in the water. My kid was down a bit about not being in it (probably an All Star Group too) but she is nonetheless celebrating her friends good swimming. These are great lessons for life. I tell mine, if they want it enough they need to put in the work. Most kids would rather not. This is life.[/quote]
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