Swim Anxiety

Water and swimming can be scary. I would never tell any swimmer that how they feel is wrong. Discouraging anyone’s feelings can lead to making them feel dismissed and that is a dangerous message to be passed especially at a young age.

My job is to teach my swimmers to have a healthy respect for the water. No matter the level of your swim, Olympian or beginner, water is a source of danger if ignored and taken lightly.

I understand these concepts. I teach people to walk through those fears while making forward progress. It is not okay to stay stalled in one spot waiting for the swimmer to be ready for the skill at hand. Letting someone sit only increases the time where they are uncomfortable and fearing the unknown.

Giving steps and helpful hints is the best way to guide anyone through a scary process. Don’t let fear stop you from growing. You never will know how wonderful water can be if you don’t try.