I was very disappointed to see that you published a blatant cheap shot at the Etobicoke Swim Club by Clifford Barry. It would seem that Mr. Barry has an enormous blind spot as to his own performance as Head Coach of the Etobicoke Swim Club. Canadian coaches completely control their own destinies based on the performance of the athletes they coach. Anything else would be ludicrous. It is true, most coaches do give their all in time, expertise, and effort.
Parents also give time, money, effort, and most importantly, their children.
It is also true, unfortunately, that in some cases neither coaches nor parents fully appreciate the gifts of the other. My job as a parent is to oversee the welfare and happiness of my child. If my swimmer is better served by a coaching change, it is my right to request such a change from my duly elected board of directors, or to withdraw my child from the club. The duty of that board is to consider my request, and those of other parents. If the board acts upon those requests, that is their responsibility, not a whim.