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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]He’s only 7! Your plan is fine. Seriously. As for high school swim, you’re making a plan for your kid’s HS career when he isn’t even in middle school yet. It’s time to take things step by step. Kid’s interests change SO much.

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Exactly!  He may wabt to do something else in high school[/quote]

The thing I tell others is provide a good foundation. Do things that maintain and grow athleticism (not just swimming). Swimming-wise, however, is extremely technical. So i don't think it's a bad idea to find at least a stroke mechanics class once a week with a club or some of the recommendations others have suggested; fwiw, i don't find the county rec classes of much value for providing that foundation. You also might consider in a year or two a club practice that has 2 practice per week..something that works with your schedule.

I agree that kids' interests change as they grow but i do think perceiving yourself as good at something, continuing said activity, and enjoying said activity are very much correlated. You can not care about making futures cuts, winter jrs, PVS champs, NCSAs, but still be solid/competitive enough to enjoy swimming for summer league and at some high schools in the area. I think that enjoyment craters when you know you're a lane filler. [/quote]

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