A Coaches' Handbook

The Power of Rest

“There is virtue in work and there is virtue in rest. Use both and overlook neither.”

The Power of Honor

Developing a culture of honor in our programs takes time but I believe our efforts developing such a culture has a lifelong impact.

The Power of Possibility

We find our dreams unrealistic, unobtainable, too difficult to achieve. But everything that has been achieved started with a dream.

The Power of Opposition

We all have had an experience with a parent, coach or swimmer who has been adamantly opposed to what we do as coaches.

The Power of Adversity

There are no perfect situations, no perfect swims, no perfect conditions.

The Power of Vision

Vision allows us to make decisions from a long-term perspective, not just for the moment.

The Power of Positivity

Our words matter. They carry weight with our swimmers whether they are positive or negative.