Comments on: Virginia AAA District meet previews

By: another swim parent

another swim parent — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 15:52:36 +0000

From my perspective, the coverage is great. I actually feel badly that the site editor had to explain/apologize. They’re doing wonderful work with scarce resources and I’m very impressed by how much they produce.

Also, I am new to this site and have been reviewing the last several weeks of coverage. I think the coverage leans one way or another because — let’s face it — the talent is concentrated in certain places. There are occasional articles about swimmers from some of the smaller teams, but most of the area’s best swimmers come from two or three different programs. I’m not sure why anybody would be surprised that those two or three programs get the bulk of the coverage.

By: diveswimdive

diveswimdive — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 04:54:43 +0000

Thanks for making the site available. It is going to take some time to get all to participate but it is the right thing to do. I am pleased to see the effort of publishing the results of each of our high school team/league championships. I congratulate the reporters in their effort to tape and interview one of the championships. Swimming and Diving is not Basketball or Football – but there is incredible talent in this Region and the community should have the opportunity to learn and know the results of these dedicated athletes. Northern Virginia has produced several Olympians! It is really great that this site is up and running and it will improve with participation from all high schools and programs. Thanks!!!

By: parent of FCPS swimmer

parent of FCPS swimmer — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:45:19 +0000

I’m thrilled this website exists. This article was simply a preview of each District meet, they only had last year to go from and certainly couldn’t mention every good swimmer.
However, I will admit to previously thinking “here we go, with the same names”. But, they can only report on who they know about. If you have a tip on an up and coming swimmer, or a swimming interest story, send them an email and tip them off. They may not use it, but they might. Up until a week a go, our team didn’t even have any times from the dual meets, and I see some teams that still do not have information posted from any dual meets.

Now that some District data should be coming out, how about an article on the truly “who to look out for” swimmers…not those already at the very top, but maybe those freshman and sophmores poised to step up?

By: Blue 70

Blue 70 — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 04:12:48 +0000

Maybe have a user video upload section, that way we can watch big races from regionals/districts/states/metros.

By: Swimdad

Swimdad — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 03:53:38 +0000

Paul – Keep up the great work! This article was just what the site needed to take it to the next level. Lots of great input and suggestions above. Looking forward to following the development of a great concept.

Parents/Swimmers – drive your HS coaches to submit their data. The site is only as good as the data provided!

By: Speedo is all I wear

Speedo is all I wear — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 02:34:48 +0000

Sorry Swimfan2, you think for a minute some kid will grant access to a reporter while looking at colleges? The kids barely want to communicate with their parents, yet alone the general public via a reporter. I have seen the helicopter parents write to coaches in the kids sophmore year and fill out every questionaire to get the college coaches attention, only to be disappointed by the lack of response. It’s really simple, get a junior or senior cut and the coaches will come out in droves. Get Trial Cuts and you can pick and choose where to go.

Mitch the lack of college swimming coverage is something I would suggest more – talk to the SID at GMU, UVA or Maryland and get an interview with their local swimmers if you want to expand on Swimfan2′s suggestions…

By: RSD

RSD — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 23:11:39 +0000

Don’t worry Paul, you’re the man and I’m glad somebody is actually taking time to recognize the value in a sport such as swimming. Go RSD!!!

By: stagedad

stagedad — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 21:03:00 +0000

Mitch Rubin says-
“but 99% of the ideas coming into our inbox are about swimmers from the two biggest local clubs.”

It should probably read:
but 99% of the ideas coming into our inbox are FROM PARENTS about swimmers from the two biggest local clubs…lol…coaches are to busy actually coaching

By: dvi

dvi — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 19:01:50 +0000

not exactly sure what was wrong with this article…

By: Swimfantoo

Swimfantoo — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 18:56:36 +0000

I also say “thank you” for giving swimming a place in the Washington Post…