A lot of the kids I coach have a really hard time making mistakes. They really want to get things right, and often this translates into resistance to change. When I encounter a swimmer like this we play the Goldilocks game. “You know Goldilocks right? The porridge is too hot? And too
When presented with the idea of working with Paralympic hopefuls, I’ve heard many coaches say, “I want to help, but I don’t know what to do. Where can I learn?” Here’s where I learned: On the job. At least, that’s how I learned how to coach a swimmer with traumatic
I’ve fielded numerous requests from swimmers over the years to be interviewed for school projects. Here are my answers to some of the most frequently asked interview questions…. Why do you think that the Paralympic Games are important? The Paralympic Games are important because they are the Olympics for athletes with