Can I meet with a swimmer one-on-one or run a private lesson?
Rule- USA
- USA Swimming
- Age group swimming
- 18 and under
- 2026 rules
- Coaches
Yes, but only under MAAPP conditions:
One-on-one interactions with a minor athlete must be observable and interruptible by another adult. The exceptions are an emergency, a dual relationship, or the close-in-age exception (you're no more than four years older and have no authority over the athlete).
Meetings:
- Another adult should be present, and the meeting must be easy to observe.
- If it's one-on-one, leave the door unlocked and open. Use a room with windows if one is available, and keep the blinds open.
- Never meet in a hotel room or other overnight lodging during travel.
Individual training sessions outside regular practice:
- They must be observable and interruptible (same exceptions).
- You need advance written consent from a parent, at least once a year, with a copy to the club.
- Parents must be allowed to watch.
Added 21 Oct 2026