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[quote=Anonymous]I have been pretty successful in a different sport and think you should change coaches here.

Some coaches are pushers/yellers/etc.  This actually works great for some people.  I, for example, sometimes need a wake up call.  I do better/am more accurate/rise to the occasion better when my coach is a bit tough on me.  There are coaches for this.

Many people thrive on a praise model.  They are bolstered by their previous successes and you build them up by supporting them one brick in the wall at a time.  There are different coaches for this.

Coaching styles are highly dependent on the person and I think, since your son is already really trying hard and top-level performance isn't your goal, and since he has been enjoying swimming with a supportive type of coach, you should find him a different coach that will reflect the model that works well for him.

I've actually changed coaches for being too "soft" because I don't progress.  I don't like to be yelled at but the occasional harshness helps me progress so I deal with it.[/quote]

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