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Editor’s note: Alan Tapley is the parent of two female swimmers, ages 12 and 14. Over the past eight years he has been with them at hundreds of meets and practices. He has had countless conversations with swimmers about what they would like the public to know about their pursuit of this grueling sport. 1) Yes, we want to go to the Olympics someday. Yes, we know that the odds are a million to one. But swimmers are goal oriented. 2) At big meets we wear a special suit called a technical suit that is five sizes too small, cost over $300, and l...
Editor’s note: Alan Tapley is the parent of two female swimmers, ages 12 and 14. Over the past eight years he has been with them at hundreds of meets and practices. He has had countless conversations with swimmers about what they would like the public to know about their pursuit of this grueling sport. The Tiger Parent. Your world is your young swimmer, and the only thing that matters is making sure that everything is as it needs to be for their ultimate success. When your swimmer is on deck you are fixing the hood on their swim parka to keep t...
