MOTIVATIONAL TIMES

The goal as a team is to assist our swimmers in improving their times and become the fastest they can through our training. USA Swimming has put a great Motivational Time File so swimmers can stay focused and motivated through practices and meets. 

It is important to create reachable and tangible goals so our swimmers can see their improvement throughout each season. This is why we want to help parents and swimmers by answering some questions.

Before we answer some questions, we have created a Season Goal Sheet. This sheet can be clipped in their swimming bag, taped in their room, and place in the car so they can refer to those goals at any time.

Remember to consult with your coaches if you are not sure what goal times you should write for the swimmer. 

CLICK HERE FOR MOTIVATIONAL TIMES

CLICK HERE FOR GOAL SHEET

FAQ's

• Why do we use motivational times?
  • We use these times to help parents and swimmers see improvements throught the season. 
• What happens if my swimmer gets A times?
  • When swimmers start getting A times, they are getting ready to qualify to BIGGER meets in the state level and national level. 
• What do B, BB, A, AA, AAA, AAAA times mean?
  • So these times are standars for swimmers to know when they are getting faster and better. 
• What do we do if my swimmer is too far from the B times?
  • We have new members in this swimming world and we understand no one is born FAST. However, we can learn a lot throught practices. Focusing on stroke improvement, learning new techniques, and other areas besides fast times will help the swimmers to stay motivated to continue their training.
• What times should we pick if we are new to competitive swimming?
  • Always consult with your swimmer's coach. They know what is reachable for that specific season.