Swim Parent

Being a Swim Parent

All of us a JAWS Swim Shop can say “chlorine is our perfume” and mean it! We are all swimmers, and are or have been volunteers in an assortment of roles: USA Official, meet directors, team fund raisers, USA Swim Club Board members, car pool drivers, timers, high school boosters, and the role we love the most-parents of swimmers.

As a swim parent, the most important thing you can do is support your swimmer both in and out of the pool….and feed them nutritiously! It also helps to understand some basics about the sport your child enjoys and learn about it as they do.

USA Swimming offers swim parents some informational articles, answers your questions and is a great resource for swim parents of age-group swimmers. Find out about swim meet basics, swim coaches and why they train as they do, sports injuries and treatments, nutrition and more.

The support you give your swimmers is a key factor in fostering enjoyment and learning as well as contributing to the child’s success in the pool.

Testimonials

"Thanks for once again going the extra mile for us. I wish I had the opportunity to send in an evaluation of what AWESOME customer service JAWS has given me over these 2 years."
— Coach Jason Gallaher , Sweet Briar College

"It was a pleasure working with you during the high school swim season. Your service was fantastic and your attitude was great!"
— Karen Bogensberger, Summerville High School

"You guys are fantastic! The personal attention we receive is first class. Keep up the good work."
— Head Coach, Bruce Marchionda, Western Kentucky University

"You all went above and beyond the call of duty on more than one occasion. Anytime I call, you all are right there, with whatever I need." Georgia Southern University Swim Team, 2006-2010
— Misty Gray, Morristown High School

"We love ya'll and your service is great!"
— Coach , Savannah College of Art & Design