5 Ways You Can Contribute to Your Swim Team the Best Way

I've been a swimmer my whole life, and I still love the feeling of jumping into the pool and swimming laps. But sometimes it can be hard to fit in as an older swimmer--especially if you're not on a team that competes against other teams. So here are some ways through which you can help your Los Gatos swim team:

1.       Make a lot of noise when you're in the pool, so everyone can hear you

Make a lot of noise when you're in the pool, so everyone can hear you. If you aren't sure if your coach can hear you, ask them. It's important that they know where all their swimmers are so they can give direction, advice, and encouragement if needed. If the whole team is making noise then it will be easier for them to do this job!

2.       Don't let anyone get in your way when you're swimming

The best way to contribute to your team is by being a good swimmer. When you're in the water, don't let anyone get in your way.

• Don't swim in front of other swimmers. It's rude and dangerous! If you see someone coming up behind you, move over as much as possible so they can pass easily without having to do extra work or risk colliding with another person.
• Don't swim too close together at the same speed--there should always be some distance between swimmers so that there's room for everyone who wants to go faster than others (and also those who want their own space). If someone starts swimming too fast for me or others on my team, I will usually ask them politely if we could drop back down into our own lane so that we don't get in each other's way during practice time together.

3.       Do not make eye contact with other swimmers

• Do not make eye contact with other swimmers.
• This is a big one! If you see someone looking at you, do not look back. It's rude, distracting and scary for the person who is being stared at. Also it's just plain weird to be staring at people who are doing their best to focus on their strokes and breathing patterns--and possibly trying to ignore your existence altogether!

4.       Jump in time with the coach's count

One of the most important ways you can contribute to your swim team is by following the coach's count. This means:

• Don't get in the way of other swimmers. When you're practicing, stay out of other people's way and allow them room to move around freely. You don't want them bumping into you or getting slowed down by your actions, so make sure that when they pass by, they have plenty of space (and don't stare at them!).
• Don't make eye contact with other swimmers unless absolutely necessary--and even then only briefly! It can be distracting for both parties involved if one person spends too much time looking at another person during practice; just focus on what matters most: yourself and improving as an individual swimmer!
• Don't wear goggles on top of your forehead instead of over each eye individually (this also applies when sharing with teammates). If there are any problems with visibility due to fogging up inside those goggles, try cleaning them off before putting them back on again; otherwise use another pair instead since these ones may now be too dirty from being worn while exercising outdoors all day long without proper care taken beforehand.

Now that we've covered how to put your goggles on, let's talk about what not to do with them. First off, don't wear them on your forehead (or hat or swim cap). Have them tied to your suit so that they don't fall off! If you do happen to lose them, find someone with another pair and ask if you can use theirs for the rest of practice. Never try to share goggles with someone who has a different eye color than yours!

5.       Be respectful and helpful while being active

• Be respectful and helpful while being active. A swim team is a great place to meet new people, but it's important to remember that this is still a competition. You're not there just to show off your skills or get attention; you're there because you love swimming, so let other swimmers enjoy themselves as well!
• Don't hog the lane--share space with others when possible without being afraid of asking for help if needed (or offering help if necessary).
• Don't be afraid to ask questions during practice sessions and races--your coach knows what they're doing!

Conclusion:

I hope this blog post has helped you understand how to be a better teammate in the community pool in Cambrian, or anywhere else. Remember, you don't have to do everything on this list--just pick one or two things that seem like they might work for your team!