3 Mental Tips for Having a Great Practice
As a swimmer, you train and practice much more than you actually compete, so being able to get yourself into the right frame of mind and get the most out of yourself in a practice is key.
Michael Phelps Foundation Partners on Children’s Mental Health Program
he Michael Phelps Foundation and Nemours KidsHealth.org today announced the expansion of the Foundation’s im Program offerings to incorporate mental health lessons and activities in time for World Mental Health Day.
Scared of Swimming in the Ocean: Don’t Let Your Fears Hold You Back
SwimSwam welcomes reader submissions about all topics aquatic, and if it’s well-written and well-thought, we might just post it under…
Mental Health for College Athletes – Ways to Focus on Mental Wellness
According to the National Alliance on Mental Health 30% of college students experience down periods where they find it difficult to function. For this reason taking proactive steps to address your mental wellness is important.
NCAA Swimmers: How to Mentally Approach the Upcoming Season
I’ve spent the past several years working with NCAA D1 swim programs, first at Florida Gulf Coast University and now…
SEC Champion Maddy Banic Opens Up About Mental Health
In a blog post on Tuesday, Banic explained being taken away in an ambulance from the 2017 NCAA Championships and her absence from the Tennessee roster for the first-half of last season.
How to Bounce Back When You Fail
Success in swimming isn’t accomplished with the battles you win inside the pool. Success in swimming is accomplished with the battles you win outside the pool; how you emotionally cope with big races, how you handle the challenges and obstacles of competitive swimming, and most importantly, how you mentally respond to the failures that you experience.
Swimming Australia Appoints Athlete Well-Being & Engagement Mgr
Former Australian Dolphins swimmer Linley Frame has been appointed to Swimming Australia’s newly created role of ‘Athlete Well-being and Engagement Manager.’
How To Coach While Considering the Changing Athlete Mentality
The increasing discussions regarding the “change of the athlete mentality,” has resulted in many coaches feeling overwhelmed with what to do, who to talk to, and what to implement to advance their athlete’s abilities and talents.
How I Succeed as a Lifeguard with Panic Disorder
“You can’t possibly save someone’s life if you have emotional breakdowns,” someone once told me. I see the reasoning behind their viewpoint, yet I still disagree with their statement and feel that my anxiety disorder does not hinder my abilities in any way.
Shouts from the Stands: Not Tired
Few could understand how an incredible team atmosphere was built on the two words – “NOT TIRED.”
Getting Focused on the Process with Florida State Swimming
Hey folks! I just got back from Clearwater, FL where I spent the past 4 days working on location with…
Micah Sumrall Finds Inspiration in Allison Schmitt (Video)
After taking a break post-Rio, she’s made her comeback in full swing, winning by over a second in 2:22.06
Allison Schmitt Explains How Swimming Saved Her Life (Video)
Allison Schmitt cemented her comeback with a 1:55.82 for 2nd last night, and explained how swimming has been such an instrumental part of her mental health journey
Letting Go of Expectations
Is it better to go into a meet expecting certain results or not expecting certain results? Is it beneficial to approach competition expecting yourself to achieve a specific outcome or to let go of expectations altogether?
