Sports Girls Play linked to an excellent article on USA Swimming:
11-13 YEAR OLD SWIMMERS …
Things they love and appreciate:When my parents encourage and support me even after a swim that I did not drop time.
When my parents tell me to not worry about my event, just go out and have fun.
How my parents prepare for my meets: Drive me there, take time off to go to meet, bring healthy food.
When my parents accept that even though I added time, I still tried my best.
When my parents don’t put pressure on me.
I like how my parents encourage me to do well and encourage my swimming.
I like it when my parents tell me they are proud of me.
I like when my parents tell me I love you no matter what happens.
read more – How Parents Affect Success: An Athletes Perspective
You might want to post that at the gym. … And ask parents to cancel their subscription to Pushy Parents.
Gymnastics Coaching.com 