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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Kids need to like their coaches. At least mine does--they form pretty strong opinions and if they don't respect and like someone (meaning they don't think they're a jerk), they're done. Having a good vibe with the coach starting out (now 4 years) and continuing to like the coach in the next training group has been huge. I'm sure they would have quit long ago had this not been the case.[/quote] + 1. As others mentioned before, practices (structure/stroke and technique progression/consistency) matter. Coaches matter, too as does coachability. I'd also add that it helps that if your kid likes his swim lane buddies - these are the mates your swimmer will be with for those hard and fun days and also at those hours long meets. So yeah, lots involved in terms of "what made the biggest difference".[/quote]
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