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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]“Burnout” is being thrown around in this thread like candy yet not a single person has described a situation of actual “burnout”.

Burnout is when you are working harder and harder and harder and seeing no gain or getting slower whereas this thread is just full of “well they didn’t want to do what the next group asked of them so they decided to quit and something else”. This is absolutely NOT burnout but rather just a swimmer having a change in heart/priority.[/quote]
Calling it the wrong name (which is highly disputable anyway) doesn't invalidate the very real scenario repeatedly being described here.  Further, I don't think it's fair to minimize this to a simple "change of heart or priority".  These kids have followed grueling schedules year over year and some hit a point where - even if they're still improving - they just don't want to do it anymore.  They may still have swimming goals, but it's hard to keep going... one might say, they've burned out.  I think it's why we consistently hear the seasoned parents tell the rest of us to have perspective, play a long game, etc.  [/quote]

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