Swimmers’ Values

  1. Respect – each other & coaches
  2. Lane discipline
  3. Buy into the session – get to understand the ‘Why’
  4. Positive language
  5. Being positive with each other and not putting each other down

Swimmer’s workshop – Values 29th Jan 2023

Team Mates

Positive

  • Turning up to training (commitment)
  • Smiley
  • Positive mental attitude
  • Fun
  • Friendly
  • Respect everyone
  • Should want to be there
  • Good attitude, generally
  • No drama
  • Inclusivity
  • Approachable
  • Big family
  • Excited to see each other
  • No judgement (it’s negative!)
  • Supportive energy
  • Encouragement
  • Helping to explain sets
  • Not bringing others down
  • Good language
  • Lane discipline
  • Respectful of the needs of others
  • Good role model
  • Someone to talk to
  • Supportive of the team
  • Pushing each other

Negative

  • Not allowing an overtake
  • Not knowing turn around times
  • Awkwardness
  • Being rude behind someone’s back
  • Unsportsmanship
  • Childish
  • Cocky
  • Not inclusive
  • Not listening to the coach when explaining the session then asking ‘What are we doing?’
  • Poor lane etiquette
  • Sprinting warm up
  • ‘Stirring the pot’
  • Unsupportive
  • Complaining regularly
  • Faking cramp
  • Being grumpy at training
  • Pulling on feet
  • Self-obsessed
  • Trying to show off
  • Uncooperative
  • Rude
  • Unreliable
  • Flirting during training
  • Giving attitude to coaches
  • Arguing with coaches when being given feedback
  • Taking advantage of cover coaches
  • Violence
  • (Excessive) Swearing