It may feel a little intimidating but it's going to be a great next 9 months. Coaches grow & change through this process too.

Age group invitationals or championships emphasize number of swims and outcomes - impact performances become the priority at this meet.

With the Senior Elite group, our targeted event for athlete development is the 400 IM.

Goal Setting at practice is just as important as setting performance goals.

Getting to know athletes as people can help coaches connect complex concepts to each athlete and bridge the gap between generations.

It’s been my experience that managing the month of October is one of the most challenging parts of the entire season.

Swimmers can learn a little more about their sport as well as get an opportunity to experience a college or school campus.

We get much more value from taking a breath, it's okay to take a step back from the physical growth to take care of the mental growth.

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

NCAA championship qualification is a highly nuanced process at all three levels - equal parts mystery, luck and magic.

What other advantages of having a masters program? The most important is the support system for your club that masters swimmers provide.

We are creating an “environment of psychological safety” for all our athletes.

If you hire people who make you comfortable or you hire people who are just like you, then you are wasting your time.

To me, there is something different about learning something and experiencing something.

When we made the decision to grow these groups, we sat at about 350 swimmers. In the time since, we have grown about 250 swimmers.

My quick take is don’t be afraid to ask questions, create friendships, and ask advice of other coaches.

If I had to pick five fundamentals that create a good leader, those would be: Awareness, Passion, Enthusiasm, Communication & Vision.

Trust your mentors and connections. Each hire I have made to my direct staff I’ve reached out to people I trusted asking for help.

The purpose of this article is to equip teachers, coaches, and parents to help girls gain confidence/comfort around the pool.

Nonetheless, regardless of my practice group assignment at ATOM I will always be heavily involved in our age group program.