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Notes on mindset, coaching, and the craft of sport.

Essays on Positive Psychology, talent development, and what it really takes to perform at your best.

Mindset

Simple Gratitude Exercises for Coaches

Gratitude is not necessarily the first trait people grab for when describing a great coach. Imagine saying "She's the best coach- she's...

October 5, 2017 · 3 min read
Mindset

Be Honest About Your Practice

The first year I coached swimming, I had a set that I went to a lot. It went something like this: 10x100,...

October 2, 2017 · 2 min read
Mindset

Be Honest About Your Practice

The first year I coached swimming, I had a set that I went to a lot. It went something like this: 10x100,...

October 2, 2017 · 2 min read
Mindset

The Rumor Mill: Who Will be National Team Director?

I know because I saw on facebook that Frank Busch is officially done doing the job of National Team Director. One would...

September 28, 2017 · 3 min read
Mindset

The Rumor Mill: Who Will be National Team Director?

I know because I saw on facebook that Frank Busch is officially done doing the job of National Team Director. One would...

September 28, 2017 · 3 min read
Mindset

Why I’m Coaching High School

Because it's fun. I guess i could stop there. Not much more to say than that about one of the best, purest...

September 25, 2017 · 2 min read
Mindset

Why I’m Coaching High School

Because it's fun. I guess i could stop there. Not much more to say than that about one of the best, purest...

September 25, 2017 · 2 min read
Mindset

Shaming is Not a Coaching Technique

When I was a senior in college, just finishing my swimming career, my teammates laid down bets. Their gamble? How much I...

September 15, 2017 · 3 min read
Mindset

Two Coaches Who Make Other Coaches Insecure

In the world of coaching swimming, there are all kinds of coaches. There are coaches who acquire almost universal admiration (think David...

September 11, 2017 · 3 min read
Mindset

Two Coaches Who Make Other Coaches Insecure

In the world of coaching swimming, there are all kinds of coaches. There are coaches who acquire almost universal admiration (think David...

September 11, 2017 · 3 min read
Mindset

Craig Lord is Swimming’s One True Journalist

If you follow the sport of swimming, you can't escape Craig Lord. To call him polarizing would miss the point entirely: within...

September 8, 2017 · 2 min read
Mindset

Craig Lord is Swimming’s One True Journalist

If you follow the sport of swimming, you can't escape Craig Lord. To call him polarizing would miss the point entirely: within...

September 8, 2017 · 2 min read