The best lesson that I've discovered in speaking with other coaches is that our coaching approach is different.

Some of my swimmers are still learning. They are learning to trust. They are learning that a positive influence on them in an otherwise...

I’m working for a new female co-ed head coach, Hannah Burandt, which has made me become one of the very few that have worked for two...

I always tell my athletes that my goal is to teach the importance of doing the right thing for the right reason even if nobody is looking.

One thing the Naval Academy does very well is instilling the concept of teamwork in all vested individuals.

What I know from my experience, though, is that living with passion is incredibly powerful. I know that being intentional pays off.

We've heard it before. Culture trumps strategy nearly every time. But is it true? Does team culture matter? Does team ethos count?

I started asking questions and doing my own research and began to again realize my worth as a coach.

Budgets are a hot topic among teams every year, we would argue that they are even more critical in the midst of this pandemic. Maybe you...

When you take the reins of a team, ideally you will have people there to welcome you who can educate you on the current state of the culture

When your more “veteran” families help introduce your newer families to your program you help set yourself up for long term success.

Running a multi-site program can bring a multitude of challenges and also rewards.

I feel very fortunate to have been able to work with and observe so many great coaches at different times in my life...

Collaboration is key. There is absolutely no way to coach without collaboration.

This pool didn’t have lines on the bottom, no Ts on the walls, no blocks, no lane lines, no backstroke flags.

I have very few original ideas. I listen a lot. I listen to swimmers, coaches, business leaders, and education professionals.

Prioritize everything you need accomplished by the end of the month. What can wait, what can't? Break each month to-do's into weekly needs.

“I don’t care if she’s dead last, I could really care less, I’m just so impressed with who this kid is and what she’s sacrificed to achieve.

If 2020 has taught us anything, it's that we can't control a lot of things. Things happen in life and we learn to deal with them...

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