For me, technical exercises are not the panacea for improving an athlete. They take up too much time; in some cases the athlete has to...

Written By: Bernardine Dickman Today, our youth spend much more time on sedentary activities than in the past. Due to the computer,...

If you find you’re layering correction after correction, you’re fixing symptoms not problems.

Written By: Meredith Griffin I recently hit a milestone birthday and while I prefer to look out the front windshield of life, the...

I am forced to navigate my voice and success in a community that is not represented by people who look like me.

Whether the connect is small or big, takes 10 minutes or 2 years, every connection makes an impact on our lives and the lives of others.

The pull-up is by far one of the best and most fundamental exercises that a swimmer can do, and in my personal opinion...

In finding your "True North" you will decide what you value most in coaching, maybe even in life.

In my opinion, the stroke that requires the most amount of patience, balance, and consistency is breaststroke.

Sacrifice: the act of giving up something that you want to keep especially in order to get or do.

Written By: Jennifer Wallace So many topics came to mind while contemplating what to write for this article. But which one was right for...

I’ve seen so many talented friends & colleagues get into this profession for all the right reasons, only to leave because of the long hours.

Providing clarity creates connection, trust, and transparency for others (avoiding stress, confusion, and frustration).

When we made the decision to grow these groups, we sat at about 350 swimmers. In the time since, we have grown about 250 swimmers.

Breaststroke is a prime example where there is a wide array of techniques to achieve maximum speed...

Countless coaches throw the term “Toughness” around to athletes as a cliché. It is a buzz word.

Coaching is an imperfect journey. There’s no correct path, book to read, or youtube video to watch that will make you a great coach.

My quick take is don’t be afraid to ask questions, create friendships, and ask advice of other coaches.

When I transitioned to college swimming, it was the first of many difficult growth spurts I would face in my life.

Over my career, one of the most versatile tools that I have used with my athletes is the in-water stretch cord (rubber tubing with a belt).