Sherman, set the "Way Back Machine" to 1989.
Ok, Mr. Peabody.
(whirrr, click, blink, ding)
My OW instructor was a hoot (RIP) and always encouraged us with "Let's Rock 'n Roll" and demonstrated plenty of enthusiasm. But don't think he didn't take his job seriously. I can only hope that today's OW instruction is as competent as that which we received. Nah, I didn't know everything. Wasn't expected to. But we were thoroughly versed in the basics and drilled enough in the pool to have plenty of comfort and confidence. When we got to the OW cert dives, it was a piece of cake.
The key, in my opinion is to convey knowledge and practice drills until the student is blindly comfortable with what they are doing. That's the foundation for the diver's personal development.
Ok, Mr. Peabody.
(whirrr, click, blink, ding)
My OW instructor was a hoot (RIP) and always encouraged us with "Let's Rock 'n Roll" and demonstrated plenty of enthusiasm. But don't think he didn't take his job seriously. I can only hope that today's OW instruction is as competent as that which we received. Nah, I didn't know everything. Wasn't expected to. But we were thoroughly versed in the basics and drilled enough in the pool to have plenty of comfort and confidence. When we got to the OW cert dives, it was a piece of cake.
The key, in my opinion is to convey knowledge and practice drills until the student is blindly comfortable with what they are doing. That's the foundation for the diver's personal development.