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Swim Team
Hello,
We got a new coach for my high school swim team. He is pretty tough. We have a morning practice and an afternoon practice. However, I have way too much homework to actually do all this swimming! I am very concerned about my work and it comes first. Also, I will only have twenty less minutes to change into my uniform, get to my locker and get to class after getting out of swimming. I also have no time to eat breakfast. My parents keep on saying that they will talk to her, but I don't even know if I want to be on such a demanding team. I do swimming for personal enjoyment and exercise, not to be super competitive. I don't think my mom understands that I am not a competitive person and will break down under such a high-stress regimen. Any advice? I am involved 2 clubs, but without swimming, no sports.
Thanks.
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If you're not a competitive person, then you shouldn't be on a swim team, where the focus is competition. Obviously your coach takes it very seriously and if you don't, there's probably no room for you on the team, especially if you'd rather do the homework. I think you should not stay on the team and just swim for your personal enjoyment, but it's your choice.
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Its great that you know your limits and have your priorities straight (work first!) That's just plain awesome.
I would talk to your coach about your scheduling concerns. My coach was like that too and I ended up dropping a few practices - this coach might let you do the same too.
If he is unflexible with your schedule, its completely understandable that you drop out. Good grades are important and so is eating healthy.
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Work is more important then swimming so quit the swimming club and say you don't have enough time or say can i practise another time.
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