Get creative with what is known as the “dead space” when the water sits still and the lanes are virtually unused.

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

This piece is not meant to address how one sees themselves, but how others (particularly the swimming world) see an individual.

Learning why and how to provide or obtain insurance will help the profession of swim coaches collectively raise the bar for compensation.

Think of the season plan as your road map or blueprint.

One of my favorite practice structures growing up was the scarcely used, but always eagerly anticipated "Get Out Swim".

In the sport of swimming, and especially college swimming, women seem to be paid significantly less than their male counterparts.

I believe community should be the backbone of a quality college program as it pulls together all of the involved groups toward a common goal

Swimming is often the first fear that children have to face on a regular basis until they conquer it.

Coach didn’t move your kid up to the next group. It may just be the best thing to happen to your swimmer, and here’s why….

The majority of talks are soft skill based and have moved away from the more technical aspects or what I term as the “nuts & bolts”.

It is “okay” to fumble while trying to understand others, but it is more important to listen to others to grasp the full picture...

Taking a program from good to great begins and ends with coaches and athletes developing trust and forming an internal agreement.

As a captain she was put into a position where she could have a direct influence over the decision making processes for the team...

Take the time to consider what clientele you are trying to reach and focus more on “direct marketing” where you connect with the families.

We have incorporated a few drills to help the swimmers learn how to use their hands during the flip turn.

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

Anxiety occurs when our perspective is too far zoomed out or too far zoomed in. Depression results from emotional overwhelm....

If your year-round team doesn’t offer their philosophy, I offer the following recommendations based on your child’s age and level...

Most officers in the Coast Guard are Academy graduates, unlike any other service.