As a parent it might be very tempting to see your kid at the top of the podium, a champion at a young age, a prodigy. But at what cost you ask? The external pressure their support system is putting on them will cause burnout and mental health issues. Prodigiousness in childhood is not a strong indicator of later success. Forbes 30 under 30, Byju's are all examples of marketing the rat race. It's important to turn a blind eye to this. When your child pursues their passion, it is our responsibility to be very sensitive and practice extreme restraint. As a coach I take great care that they are a ..read more

As a coach I commonly see swimmers carry and wear wrong gear all the time. Read on to know which kit to carry or to double-check if you are carrying the right kit currently. Swim Costume A good swimwear should be well fitting, shouldn't move underwater and should be long lasting. Swimwear being a fashion statement can be optional. Westerners figured out long ago that minimal clothing for swimming is the most comfortable. Excess clothing will move and catch water, making swimming cumbersome and uncomfortable. Polyester is the best material for swimsuits, avoid going for other blends and materia ..read more

In the first part of Going Wild we tackled the mental aspects, now we shall talk about the physical aspects. One of the core abilities of becoming a good swimmer is learning to ,breathe properly. I’ve noticed that almost everyone who has a tendency to panic when getting into wild waters or sometimes even the swimming pool breathe incorrectly on land too. When in water they would not let go of air leading to their chest expanding. At the same time, they would also try to breathe in air. Another group of people who keep gasping for air with a lung already full of air are those with lung issues ..read more