There’s no such thing and light without darkness, and being nice is meaningless if you’re always nice.
Sprint Devolution
My thoughts on Brett Hawke’s podcast, and the recent turn of events.
Sizing up Potential
Joel and Chris talk about all the ways they try to size up potential.
Problem Solving Doesn't Lead to Thriving
I get into some of my approach to coaching and a discussion of problem solving.
Rethinking Recruiting (Also For Clubs)
Joel and I talk about how much swimming performance is overvalued in recruiting and the opportunity in valuing other qualifications.
Planning to Fail
Why I Encourage Athletes to Plan on Failure.
Perception
Joel and I try to square Jocko Willink into our understand of how to coach swimming.
What It Was Like to Coach Me
Jennifer Spencer Dutton, my high school swim coach, joins to talk high school swimming, long distance swims and more.
Why I Don't Aim for Mental Toughness
The way in which I find discussions around cognitive training are limiting.
Trust and Team Building
Joel and I talk about what it means to be a trusted adult in 2023, and then turn our minds to hazing and “team building”