My daughter is influenced by the senior athletes. How do I encourage her to have the appropriate role models?
Thats a tough one. We suggest you begin by complimenting or simply pointing out the behavior of athletes you want her to emulate. Focus on such things as a good work ethic, sportsmanship, a good attitude, and other values held by your family. There have been many heroes and role models throughout the history of swimming, e.g. Tracy Caulkins, Mary T. Meagher, Pablo Morales, Jeff Rouse, etc. Encourage your daughter to do some homework on these heroes. The Swimmers section of the USA Swimming web site has profiles of many great role models.
