Parent Resources 
This section is dedicated to providing information to parents about our sport, your involvement, and how to help your swimmer be the best they can be.
 

GMSC Glossary of Swimming Terms

Arizona Swimming Time Standards

How to Become an Offical

 

Swimming Related Articles for Parents

When the Coach is Away with a Few Swimmers  by: Jim Lutz, ASCA Level 5 Coach

The Importance of Communication By Michael Chasson, Head Coach Gold Medal Swim Club

What is the Value of Swimming in Relation to Academics?  By Michael Chasson, Head Coach Gold Medal Swim Club

When Sally Swims Poorly By John Leonard, ASCA

The Key to Goal Setting: Parent Support  Published by the American Swimming Coaches Assoc.

Helping Your Young Swimmer Set Goals  Published by the American Swimming Coaches Assoc.

After Your Child Swims the Event By Guy Edson

Relays at Gold Medal Swim Club

The Ten Commandments for Parents of Athletic Children By Bill Burgess

Eating on the Road By Linda Houtkooper, PhD. RD. University of Arizona

Competition and Children By Ranier Martens, Professor Emeritus at Univ. of Illinios

Travel Meets Change the Pecking Order Published by ASCA

On Selecting Swim Camps for your Athlete   By Mike Chasson, Head Coach, Gold Medal Swim Club

Aging Up  By Bill Thompson, Head Age Group Coach, De Anza Cupertino Swim Team

What to Expect at Swim Meets  By Jessica O'Donnell, Head Age Group Coach, MAC WEST Aquatics

10 Commandments for Swimming Parents by Rose Snyder (adapted from Ed Clendaniel’s 10 Commandments for Little League Parents)