How to Use Training Goals for Supercharged Self-Confidence
Self-confidence comes from the training that you do each day in practice. Here’s how training goals can help you develop some serious self-confidence.
This is How Powerful a Process-Based Mindset Can Be
Your coach has likely told you to trust and follow the process. Here’s an illustration of just how powerful this…
Sets of Champions: Broken 1500s with Erik Vendt
Erik Vendt was one of the dominant American swimmers of the 2000s, and the first American to break 15 minutes in the mile. Here is a taste of his training.
5 Fun Facts About Swimmers and Sleep
We all know how important it is to be getting lots of sleep, but how much of an effort are you putting into getting to locking down the Z’s?
How Swim Coaches Can Get Started with Mental Training Skills
Do more in the pool by flexing a few simple mental training skills with your swimmers. Here’s how to get started with sharpening your swimmers mindsets.
7 Minutes a Day to Faster Swimming
The easiest way to make the most from your time in the pool isn’t a fancy new suit or supplement. Learn how to train smarter and faster in just a few minutes a day.
This Dryland Exercise Will Get You Farther and Faster Off the Blocks
Want to improve how far and how fast you are getting off the blocks? This dryland exercise will help.
15 Signs You Are a Tapering Swimmer
The moment you know your taper worked. Here are 15 signs you are a tapering swimmer.
5 Science-Backed Ways to Have Better Swim Practices
The adage “Don’t work harder, work smarter!” is just as true in swimming as in other realms of life. There are ways that we can intelligently train that yield better results—if we choose to use them!
Practice Doesn’t Make Perfect, This Does
Practice makes perfect. Practice makes permanent. Practice makes me eat bowls of pasta until I’m full…of shame. We’ve heard these…
The Hilarious Power of Performance Cues
Laser-focus your training and improve performance by using some simple performance cues. Here’s how.
How to Build a Pre-Race Routine to Dominate Your PB’s
Ready to smash some PB’s? Here’s how to build a legendary pre-race routine so that you are locked in on race day.
6 Reasons You Are Struggling with Motivation at Practice
Frustrated with not feeling motivated consistently enough? Have big goals, but have a hard time sticking to them because of wobbly motivation? Then read on.
How Swim Coaches Can Help Develop Highly Motivated Swimmers
Pep talks, watching the epic swims of past Olympians, and an endless barrage of motivational quotes can work in a pinch, but here are some long-term strategies that you can use to help truly motivate your swimmers.
The Two Words Keeping You From Faster Swimming: “I Can’t”
At some point we have all stood on the brink of a tough workout or big-time race and found ourselves thinking, “I can’t.” Here is what you need to know about these two little words that are keeping you from swimming to your potential.
