Sage advice distilled from a Hall of Fame swim coach's years of interactions and astute observations, this straight-to-the-point guidebook for parents of young athletes describes how to support your child's journey to their dreams and capture their heart. Narrated by author Chuck Warner. 1 hour 47 minutes total time.
Format: Digital download
Audio Book: How to Be a Great Swim Parent
"This is the parent education piece that we all wish we'd had for years!" - Kathleen Prindle, Head Coach/Founder, Performance Aquatics; Board Member, USA Swimming
"Wow!! What a gift to have this as a resource for any parent or coach in any sport!" - Mike Koleber, Nitro Swimming; former Board President/Board Member, American Swimming Coaches Association
"Every parent wants to support their child, but the 'how' very rarely comes from a Hall of Fame coach and mentor in the sport. Applying the ideas and anecdotes in this book has helped swimming bring my daughter and I closer." - Richard Quad, First Generation Swim Parent
"...an absolute joy to read....so critical to help educate new swim parents, but will also be very informative for the veteran parents on your club." - Coach Ira Klein, Head Coach, Sarasota Tsunami; Board Member, USA Swimming
"I can't imagine a better resource to help us focus on the 'right things' as we support the development of a young mind and body." - Mickey Wender, Head Coach, Colorado Mesa University; 2024 NCAA DII Coach of the Year
"I highly recommend How to Be a Great Swim Parent to anyone seeking guidance and inspiration to be the best swim parent possible." - Mike Murray, President, American Swimming Coaches Association; Head Coach, The Victor Swim Club