Joel and I respond to the pressures that we see on coaches, particularly at the collegiate level.
Setting Two Goals
A meet recap, and lessons learned.
What We Owe Caeleb, Adam
Caeleb Dressel is back on the comeback trail- what do we owe the top athletes in our sport that are talking openly and honestly about some of the challenges we face?
Responding to THOSE E-Mails
We talk about the difficult moments when you’re coaching and you’re inbox sends you reeling.
Coaching My College Self
I reflect on the hardest time I ever had as a coach, what I did and I would have.
Talking About Doped Swims
Also, the morals and ethics of the transfer portal.
Big Goals Aren't All About Pain
A training update on all the things I’m working through as my creativity threatens to undermine my next meet.
Why I Love Coaching Weirdos
Musings on who I gravitate toward in coaching.
Adam Peaty's Negative Spiral
It doesn’t have to be like this. My heart goes out to Adam reading his interview with Craig Lord, and what I see in some of his answers.
When Coaching Greatness Goes Wrong
Bob Bowman’s pro group was the story of the week. Joel and I talk about the best swimmers we ever coached and the challenges it presents for you.