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It's not ok... to give your kids energy drinks... (there I said it!) Check the first comment for a detailed statement ...
10/08/2026

It's not ok... to give your kids energy drinks... (there I said it!) Check the first comment for a detailed statement from the CDC.

Plain and simple, its not healthy. Bad for the heart, increases likelihood of anxiety (mental health risks), causes sleeplessness, does NOT improve athletic performance, promotes dehydration.

Here are my biggest issues... if it doesn't improve Performance then what does it do? It gives a BUZZ! What happens when it doesn't WORK anymore? Different energy drinks? Different Suppliment? Performance Enhancing Drugs? Illegal Drugs?

What does your kid need? Good nutrition, hydration, maybe an age-appropriate daily vitamin, juice, chocolate milk (look it up). A hug, a high five a reminder that they're putting in good work. Reward the behavior not the outcome!

I ran a Facebook ad last week for my upcoming clinic just to realize it didn't actually run! So I thought I'd post a vi...
09/19/2026

I ran a Facebook ad last week for my upcoming clinic just to realize it didn't actually run! So I thought I'd post a video about "crazy"! This came from Paul Yetter he's a great coach, always been super innovative... If you read this far check the first comment about the upcoming clinic!

What does it mean... Exactly what it says, but probably not exactly what you think! means get to practice, but it als...
09/07/2026



What does it mean... Exactly what it says, but probably not exactly what you think!

means get to practice, but it also means, be present, be a leader, be coachable, have a sense of urgency, stay focused, listen, give feedback and receive feedback!

means practice hard, but it also means work hard at everything; including, skills, technique, pushing through discomfort, doing things you don't like or you're not good at!

means do what is right in and out of the pool, but it also means having discipline when your teammates don't, working hard when others don't, always choosing a path towards improvement.

Enjoy the last day of your labor day weekend... let's all kick some butt come tomorrow!

You don't have to breathe on both sides... but you might want to read on!Breathing both sides creates balance in muscle...
09/07/2026

You don't have to breathe on both sides... but you might want to read on!

Breathing both sides creates balance in muscle and mobility, which decreases injuries. It creates a more consistent stroke rate which leads to increased momentum.

Breathing both sides gives you better vision, whether that means sighting the next buoy in your open water swim, finding your coach on the side of the pool or seeing your competitors right next to you!

Last night, I wrote down 14 swimmers names that I've worked with on freestyle specifically in the past 10 months. When asking them to breathe every 3 strokes the issue with their technical skill went away.

You don't have to breathe both sides... but if you don't you're just giving up a technical advantage, which means you'll need to work harder in another way!

Don't Stretch....a cold muscle, a sore or injured muscle and be sure you trust your assisted stretching partner!Swimmer ...
09/02/2026

Don't Stretch....

a cold muscle, a sore or injured muscle and be sure you trust your assisted stretching partner!

Swimmer says, my shoulder is sore, it hurts, doesn't want to move!

Coach should respond with, did you do anything to hurt it? When did it start? Sharp or Dull Pain and what level?

Typically unless its been going on for a while something is just off. Muscles are sore, need recovery. Athlete slept in a bad position. Athlete is dehydrated. Don't jump to conclusions.

Do... encourage athlete to move, maybe with altered or limited movement. Suggest lower or very low intensity. Check technique for possible impingement or stressful issues. Encourage hydration and rest. Check on the athlete the next day.

Don't... stretch a sore muscle, its already sore why stress it more, add dynamic movements instead.

Don't... stretch a muscle that isn't warmed up. Start with movement and increased circulation first.

Don't... allow someone to help you stretch unless they really know what they're doing. If they are stretching you and you say ouch, the damage is already done!

How true this is..."If you run with Turkeys, You'll never soar with Eagles!
08/01/2026

How true this is...

"If you run with Turkeys, You'll never soar with Eagles!

Everyone has friends and acquaintances, but brothers and sisters are truly there when you need them! Keep an eye on ea...
07/26/2026

Everyone has friends and acquaintances, but brothers and sisters are truly there when you need them!

Keep an eye on each other and be good brothers and sisters when you can!

God is good, please share the love!

06/06/2026

Momentum decreases the instant you leave the wall, its not that little things that matter... its that little things are actually big things!

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