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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm not a swimmer, but DC doesn't really know what the coaches are "looking for" when they identify swimmers who can/should move up to the next practice group.  I'm assuming it's a combination of times, endurance, technique, work ethic, coachability/teachability, attendance, and available vacancies.  Are there any factors I'm missing, or any things that are more important than others?  Is it OK for me to just email outright and ask what else they want/need to see?  I don't want to be a pain to a coaching staff that I really respect.[/quote]

You got it.  All these things.  Coachability is HUGE.  A kid that is focused and really into the sets.  There are many fast swimmers that are not moved up if they have the wrong attitude.  A kid that doesn't like breast stroke and obviously is half assing it and not trying, will not impress the coach as much as a kid trying to do the work on all the strokes. Coaches also suggest things to swimmers all the time or tell them to try an event at the next meet.  The kid that ignores the coach and does their own thing will also not get moved up. Maturity and coachability are big, as well as the endurance.[/quote]

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