Swimming Question of the Week - August 4, 2010

Been doing a lot of teaching lately, and working with tons of swimmers.  Getting swimmers from all over the world and watching what they're taught (or not taught) on a daily basis, I started to wonder about the next two questions.  

While this isn't meant as an indictment of anyone, because both parties ultimately have a lot of responsibility, it's just that sometimes, one way or another, too much credit is given or taken by one side.

Question 1)
Can a poor swimmer improve with a poor coach?

Question 2)
Can a great swimmer thrive with a poor coach?