How to Prepare for the Moments in the Pool When Things *Really* Hurt
We all experience it at one point or another in training and competition. Here’s how to be mentally prepared to conquer discomfort.
7 Things Swimmers Can Learn from Nick Saban’s “How Good Do You Want to Be”
What can an elite college football coach teach swimmers about perseverance, mental toughness, and swimming faster than ever? Lots.
5 Life Lessons You Will Get From Swimming
There is more to the sport of swimming than best times and endless morning workouts with your best friends. Here are some of the lessons from the pool.
Rowdy Gaines and the Importance of Swimming Regret-Free
The greatest pain comes not in the water. It’s wondering if we could have pushed ourselves a little further. Dealing with the elusive “what if?”
Olympic Champion Duncan Armstrong: Dream Big, Train Bigger
Australian Duncan Armstrong pulled off one of the biggest upsets in Olympic history by asking a simple question: “Why not me?”
Swimming with Gators: Gregg Troy’s Favorite Distance Set
The man, the legend, the moustache. Here is a breakdown of Gregg Troy’s favorite distance set that he uses with his swimmers.
How to Use Motivational Self-Talk to Boost Performance in the Water
Performance is heavily influenced by the self-talk you use. Deploy motivational self-talk (“You got this!”) in your practices to boost strength and endurance.
Give Your Swim Practices a Big Boost with this Simple Exercise
Want to have more consistent swim practices? Spend a couple moments evaluating what you did in the water for increased self-awareness.
