Everyone can agree that the more consistently a swimmer trains at a high level, the better the training outcomes, and the more likely the...

Emotional control is critical to performance for both coaches and swimmers. When the pressure is on in training and competition, our...

Great training sessions flow from start to finish. They run smoothly from start to finish. Every swimmer knows what needs to get done...

‘You win because of your strengths and lose because of your weaknesses.’ -Bill Sweetenham While quote about may be paraphrased, the...

I’d like to return to the idea that small changes in language can have big impacts on coaching practice. I originally explored this...

As coaches, we have a lot of influence on the individuals we work with on a daily basis. They will begin to believe what you believe, if...

It’s commonly accepted that the more disciplined athletes are, the more successful they’ll be. Swimmers are often encouraged to ‘be...

One of the most under-appreciated skills in coaching is that of being a great actor. Who do I need to be right now to get done what needs...

As coaches, particularly in the collegiate and professional setting, we are typically working as part of a team that supports the...

As has been touched upon before, coaches are constantly engaged in identifying, engaging with, and solving complex problems. To combat...