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Mindset

I’m Coaching Again and It’s Awesome- Here’s Why

When the pandemic struck, I think most of us had at least two experiences in common. The largest one, and still an...

September 29, 2020 · 4 min read
Mindset

Listening to “Where is George Gibney” is Haunting

It was probably over a month ago that I caught wind that the BBC would be producing a podcast on infamous Irish...

September 24, 2020 · 3 min read
Mindset

I Have Bad News: Private Colleges are A Scam

Several years ago, I could think of no better “average job” in the sport of swimming than working at a decently paying...

September 14, 2020 · 5 min read
Mindset

A Return to Coaching, And More

Several weeks ago I teased that changes were afoot in my career. Today, I’m proud to finally announce what the heck is...

September 10, 2020 · 2 min read
Mindset

Sarah Ehekircher Is Suing USA Swimming, Mission Viejo, Scott MacFarland

Here are some words that at some point I had lost hope that I would be able to type: Sarah Ehekircher is...

August 20, 2020 · 5 min read
Mindset

RIP Chris DeSantis Coaching

Long Live Chris DeSantis Coaching The last time I could say that simply “coaching”, standing on a pool deck and instructing swimmers...

August 13, 2020 · 5 min read
Mindset

We Should Prepare to Rebuild American Swimming

I don’t often make predictions because making predictions is foolish. No one knows how things are going to turn out. Conversely, very...

July 21, 2020 · 7 min read
Mindset

Swimming Saved My Life

Swimming is a life skill. Literally, it can save your life if you happen to fall in to the liquid that covers...

July 8, 2020 · 4 min read
Mindset

When A Swimmer Leaves

It Hurts, But Where Can You Go? My face gets hot when I’m angry. Although the weather hardly ever cracks 70 degrees...

July 6, 2020 · 7 min read
Mindset

Don’t Coach For Free

In June of 2009, I had made it to the big leagues. Or so I thought. After two years of mostly unpaid...

June 25, 2020 · 4 min read
Mindset

This Only Path to Reform Isn’t Enough

Last week, six women announced they were suing USA Swimming. Alongside the suit came a request by the attorney representing the women,...

June 16, 2020 · 6 min read
Mindset

Cancel Your Training Trip (And Other Suggestions)

People who know me know that long before our current crisis I was firmly against training trips, or training camps, or getting...

June 10, 2020 · 3 min read