Talent Not Required
In school kids say “I’m just not a math person.” Almost like the ability to understand numbers is god given. In the pool they say “If only I was taller.”…
6 Quotes from the Gain Swimming Summit
Last weekend my staff and I went to the Gain Swimming Summit in Carmel, IN. It was a great weekend full of learning and insights. Each person who spoke had…
Teach Lessons – Shoutout to Lydia Jacoby
The news and sports commentators want you to get hooked on the storylines of the Olympics. And some of them are pretty good. But instead of letting the TV teach…
Consistency and Novelty
When I first started coaching I changed focuses almost every week. Id read something exciting, and think “This is it!” I was looking for the quick fix. But I’ve also…
If You’re New
This is for anyone who is in the first year of coaching. I need you to do one thing. Listen. When it comes to feedback and corrections listen to the…
Limiting Disappointment
How much control does a disappointment have over you?
Water Your Grass
I live in Midland, Texas. AKA the middle of nowhere. We are 5 hours to any major city. On top of that, our town population is 140k and we only…
Do more with less
I got asked a question this week. “Do you see yourself coaching long term?” I answered yes, not because I love my job, but because I’m creating a framework that…
Join the Community
Social media gets a bad rap. Most people associate it with cyber bullying, pictures of food, and embarrassing selfies you took when you were 13. I see it as a…