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[quote=Anonymous] I think a number of the elite athletes here would say take it slow. Be patient, burn out is real and swim is very much a long game. I agree that how fast a kid is prior to puberty (and beyond) have very little influence on the swimmer in the long run. A lot of those very fast kids get pushed up groups so fast, practice too much early, etc. A really fast 12 year old is nothing if they burn out or plateau at 15 and become incredibly frustrated at their lack of improvements. It is also tough to all of the sudden get surpassed by the kid who took the slower route (less practices and intensity) that has slowly been dropping time. The kids that will not be D1 swimmers are the kids whose parent is coaching them on deck, making them cry, and living through their swimmer's hardwork. I would say you will be lucky if this kid swims in high school or continues loving swimming.[/quote]
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