Ways to Improve the Best Developmental System in the World: Part One
Swimmers should advance with mental fitness equal to their physical fitness
Don’t Take Off the Medal Kid
The strangest thing happened when I arrived back in New Zealand after racing at the World University Games in Korea, everyone congratulated me.
Swimming vs. the Media
It’s so sad to me how more people knew about Phelps’ pot scandal than the birth of his newborn son.
8 Insights Every New Coach Needs to Know
Below are some of the insightful pieces of advice I wish I would have heard as an up and coming coach. Each has a story behind it.
Train for Gold Like Anthony Ervin
To get to this elite level of success, high-levels of dedication and effort are required.
Five Nuances of a Great Start
We have discussed the two different basic techniques of track starts, weight forward and weight back, and the importance of coupling motions in improving the outcome of both techniques.
6 Tips for Swim Parents About the Car Ride Home
Try the following tips on the way home from a meet and see how your kids react.
Wetzel Foundation at the Kona Ironman World Championships
On January 10, 2015, his mother, Eadie Wetzel Davis passed away from ALS and Frontotemporal Dementia.
10 Signs You’re a Retired Swimmer
#10 When someone asks you if you miss competitive swimming, it’s never a straightforward ‘yes’ or ‘no’ answer.
How Your Athletes Can Give Their Best Effort, Every Race, Every Meet
In a perfect world, coaches and athletes are on the same page.
Missy Franklin Could Be the World’s Best Once Again
Much has been made about the poor performance of Missy Franklin in Rio. The darling of the London Olympics found…
The 5 Best Free Resources for up and Coming Swim Coaches
“After being a swim coach for 14 years and a science educator for 7 years in sunny Tucson AZ, I know the value of free.” By Chad Castillo
Open Letter to IPC president Sir Phillip Craven
“This is an open letter to Sir Craven asking for his help in fixing the classification problems. Without his help, no progress will be made.” By Layne Bro.
How to Get the Best Leg Motion on Your Start
The third coupling motion is also important and that is the back leg lift.
Do You Have an Elite Nutrition Mindset?
There are 3 keys to having an elite mindset with your nutrition plan.
