Coach Rick – Mighty Tritons Swimming
A swim coach's messages to swimmers and parents about all aspects of swimming
I must confess I haven't had the opportunity to watch the apparently excellent "The Last Gold" documentary about the 1976 women's US Olympic Team as they battled the overpowering but doped East German women. But having been a competitive swimmer back then, I am very familiar with the story and the emotions. That the US… Continue reading A Nation’s Pride: 1976 and State-Sponsored Doping
The 2014-2015 season is basically behind us now. Below are some of my favourite racing videos from the year. Since this is my first time doing this annual review, I've also added some of my favourites from the past as well. Unfortunately, some of the races I watched during the World Championships feed are not… Continue reading My Favourite Swim Race Videos of 2014-2015 (and Some Earlier Years)
One of the nice things about being a both a swim coach and former swimmer is that I have a perspective on swimming that was not available to me when I was a just a swimmer. Two things stand out for me as significantly different back in the 1970s as compared to now. Swimmer Longevity… Continue reading How Has Swimming Changed? Swimming in the 70s
My son and I take a whirlwind tour of Ireland and Scotland
The Hunt for Looted Antiquities in the World's Museums
A swim coach's messages to swimmers and parents about all aspects of swimming
“Employ your time in improving yourself by other men's writings so that you shall come easily by what others have laboured hard for.” Socrates
Exploring the world of antiquities dealing, collecting, heritage issues and a bit of archaeological travel
A swim coach's messages to swimmers and parents about all aspects of swimming
Only a Swimmer Knows the Feeling
A swim coach's messages to swimmers and parents about all aspects of swimming
