Swimming Parenting

Does It Matter Which Team Your Swimmer Trains With?

David Karasek

Published on: 29/06/2026

A change of coach can transform a swimmer without them doing anything differently. Most swim parents focus only on mindset. Here is the bigger lever.

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When Your Swimmer Wants to Quit: What Actually Helps

David Karasek

Published on: 29/06/2026

When a teenager loses motivation for swimming, it is almost never about the water. Here is what is really going on and what parents can do.

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