Pressure and artistry
Ready when: Technical elements (a1) in progress.
What the coach teaches
Staying calm after hard breath-holds, trust in team lifts, and expression in the routine.
At home, safe only
Rest and recovery; the family does not coach lifts.
Ask the club
Who is the safeguarding lead and the welfare officer.
What you can see from the side
The swimmer enjoying training and recovering well.
Self-check what the coach confirms
The swimmer is able to describe the routine plan without help.
Stop and get a coach when
The swimmer loses enjoyment or shows stress.
awiseathlete.com/sports/artistic-swimming/artistic-swimming-a2