Coaching

Swimming is NOT a Non-Contact Sport

One of the more ironic aspects of swimming is that people who only see swimming on TV, and usually only once every 4 years at that, all think of swimming as the ultimate non-contact sport. They only see swimmers racing in their own wide lanes, with the only contact being an occasional hug or handshake… Continue reading Swimming is NOT a Non-Contact Sport

Coaching

I’m Tired. Do I Still Have To Warmup?

I'm sure that all coaches have been asked that question near the end of a long meet.  This last weekend I had a great opportunity to let the kids answer that question for themselves. We were at our 'big' meet for the first 3 months of the year - a 2½ day meet starting on… Continue reading I’m Tired. Do I Still Have To Warmup?