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The Blog

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.

Debrief: Jenn Verser

Longtime friend of the podcast Jenn Verser joins to talk all things coaching, especially focused on disordered eating, perfectionism and finding your...

September 22, 2025 · 1 min read

Debrief: David Guthrie

David Guthrie is one of the greatest masters swimmers of all time, and he joins to share his journey across three decades.

September 15, 2025 · 1 min read

All Your Goal Questions Answered

I answer listener questions about goals and tell you how I approach goal setting with individuals.

September 9, 2025 · 1 min read

How to Become a College Swim Coach

Dave Rollins joins with newcomer Graham Carpenter to talk about how to make a career in college swimming. We share perspectives from...

September 1, 2025 · 1 min read

Debrief: Mitch Lyons

Mitch Lyons, lawyer and basketball coach, joins to discuss creating a curriculum for coaches to break from from harmful historical norms. You...

August 25, 2025 · 1 min read

Nerd Alert: Three Diet Misconceptions

Trever Gray drops by to give free advice on nutrition and more. For access to Trever’s coaching go to https://www.streamlinednutrition.com/. To donate...

August 18, 2025 · 1 min read

Solobrief: Proactive Advice for USA Swimming CEO

In the midst of some of the sport luminaries fighting online, I try to offer something proactive into the mix. Posted before...

August 13, 2025 · 1 min read

Debrief: Susan Sotir

Susan Sotir has a PHD in Sports and Exercise Psychology, has coached swimming (including me) and is currently a USA Triathlon Level...

August 11, 2025 · 1 min read

Solobrief: Reacting to Team USA at World Champs

The United States Team was #1 on the medal table- so why does it feel like everyone thinks the world is falling?...

August 4, 2025 · 1 min read

Debrief: Matt Hurst

Matt Hurst joins to discuss our adoptive father, movies, covid and Ted Lasson. Yes, you read the description correctly. Click here or...

July 28, 2025 · 1 min read

Debrief: Brian Barnes

Brian Barnes is the head coach of Duke Swimming and Diving. We talk about letting go of being a perfect parent, having...

July 21, 2025 · 1 min read

Debrief: Nancy Hogshead

Nancy Hogshead is the founder and CEO of Champion Women, and she joins to discuss sexual abuse reforms in the sporting world...

July 7, 2025 · 1 min read