How an Olympic Champion Takes Getting Cut from the Relay
by Olivier Poirier-Leroy. Join his weekly motivational newsletter for competitive swimmers by clicking here. The relays are one of the…
6 Reasons Swim Moms Are The Absolute Best
Swim moms make the swim world go round, whether it’s car pooling, volunteering or running swim meets. Here are 6 reasons why they are the best.
10 Swim Coach Stereotypes – What Type Is Your Coach?
Swim coaches coach because they love the sport and their athletes. And we love ’em right back. Here are 10 swim coach stereotypes that we see on our local pool decks.
Mike Burton & the “Fast 66”: How Hard Work Shows You What is Possible
Swimmers are prisoners of what they think is possible. Here’s a lesson in how hard work in the pool helps you to redefine what you are capable of in the water.
What to Do When You Are Having a Bad Swim Practice
Frustrated with the way training is going? Here is a 3-step plan for battling back from your next bad swim practice.
A Letter to the Practice Swimmer
Tired of being the swimmer who works hard in practice but can’t rise to the occasion in competition? I got you.
If You Wanna Train Better, Swim with Faster Swimmers
The people you train with have a strong effect on what kind of effort you are going to give at practice today. Here’s some interesting research on why you should choose to swim with the faster swimmers on your team.
How to Stay Hyper-Focused All Season
The swim season is a long haul. Here’s a way to keep your focus (and motivation) tight all year long.
7 Reasons Why Caeleb Dressel’s Start is So Deadly
Caeleb Dressel’s start has become a thing of legend. Here are some things you can learn from the fastest swimmer on the planet.
5 Reasons You Should Be Doing Lots of Vertical Kicking This Season
Vertical kicking is a great way to level up your kick. Here are five reasons to spend more time in the deep end kicking vertically.
Swimmers and Supplements: It’s at Your Own Risk
Swimmers are always on the lookout for an edge over the competition. Here’s why you should be careful when looking to supplements for that boost.
This Year Try Being Grateful for the Setbacks in the Pool
Struggling to improve? Here’s why those setbacks, trials and tribulations are to your benefit.
Katie Ledecky: Train the Way You Want to Win
How you practice is how you race. Here’s a powerful lesson from Katie Ledecky on how training habits become racing habits.
“Let’s Do One More”: The Power of Psychological Safety and Trust
Does the atmosphere and environment on the pool deck encourage swimmers to go all-out and take risks? Here’s an awesome example of what happens when swimmers feel trust and psychological safety with one another.
How to Get Started with Mental Training This Season
Looking to get started with mental training but don’t know where to start? Here’s a 3-point plan for getting seriously mentally…
