Olivier Leroy

A Letter to My Swim Coach

Some of us have that great coach early on and never let them go while others find them later in their careers. Whatever the case, they end up leaving a clear footprint on who you become as the years progress.

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6 Tips to Supercharge Your Workouts

Make the most of your time in the pool by implementing these 6 tips for better workouts for swimmers.

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7 Questions to Better Goals for Swimmers

Do you set yourself big goals at the beginning of the season? Are there things you want to do with your swimming – know that you can do with your swimming – but you aren’t sure how to get from where you are now to where you dream to be?

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My 3 Favourite Strategies for Exceptional Swim Practices

Wanna get more from your practices? Here are my 3 favorite strategies for getting the absolute most from your time spent in the water.

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What Kind of Swimmer Do You Want to Be? (And Yes, “Excellent” Is an Answer.)

Want to add some extra velocity to your goals and habits in the pool? Learn how by setting identity-based habits.

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How to Squeeze More Awesome from Your Swim Practices

Are you making the most of your time in the water? Instead of focusing on doing more, focus on doing it better. Here are 3 ways to max out the time spent at practice.

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Are You Willing to Do What is Necessary to Achieve Your Goals in the Pool?

Achieving big stuff in the pool requires a couple dashes of sacrifice. Learn whether or not you are ready to take your swimming to the next level with these simple questions.

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5 Signs Your Mindset Needs an Overhaul

With all of the time and energy spent in the water over the course of the season it seems a little surprising how few athletes pay attention to the mental aspect of their performance and attitude in the water.

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Swimmers: Forget Being Perfect, Focus on Being Awesome.

Being a perfectionist is not only exhausting, but hamstrings your chances at success in the pool. Here’s why.

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5 Signs Your Motivation is About to Sink in the Deep End

Here are 5 warning signs that your motivation levels are about to precariously dip — and what you can do to make sure that your swimming and your goals stay on track.

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5 Ways to Swim Out of Your Comfort Zone

Swimming excellence requires stepping out of our comfort zone. Here are 5 ways to help you blast forwards and onwards with your swimming.

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Why You Should Be Consistently Reviewing Your Swimming

Reviewing your swimming is a powerful way to get more from your swimming. Here are 4 ways to swim faster by evaluating your swimming.

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The Swimmer’s Guide to Creating Awesome Habits

Ready to take your swimming to the next level? Developing awesome habits is the ultimate shortcut to fast swimming. Here’s how to make them work for you.

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3 Underappreciated Benefits of the Struggle

The process, the struggle, the grind—whatever your preferred term—is real, and at times, it feels like it goes on endlessly. Swimmers are no stranger to it, with our marathon seasons, endless two-a-days, and never-ending cycles of training.

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Wanna Swim Faster? Start By Unleashing Your Inner Grit

Wanna punish those goals this season? Start by unleashing your inner grit in the pool.

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