Being “coachable” is one of those traits that we coaches look for. It’s funny because you’d think that any athlete asking for help would be coachable. If only that were true!! So, what exactly makes an athlete “coachable”? What makes an athlete “coachable” is their ability to accept the methodology being presented, to ask questions
Some athletes are a coach’s dream…and some aren’t. The dream ones are those who really embrace the process, ask probing questions, dig into the details & commit to the necessary work. These are the athletes who don’t expect linear growth, don’t get derailed when their progress plateaus & don’t look for quick fixes. They are
Teaching technique for all 4 strokes (Butterfly, Backstroke, Breaststroke & Freestyle) is one of my favorite things to do. Not only do I have to work hard to figure out the best ways to break down complex skill sets, but I also need to figure out 100 different ways to explain a single concept. That
Picture this scenario: You’re in the middle of a cardio workout that consists of completing multiple reps of a set distance on a set time with a set rest (i.e., swim 10 x 100 yds each in 1:45 & take 10 sec rest in between each rep). As you work your way through the set
When folks finally decide to get technique help, the usual reason is that they have an event or race that they’re getting ready for. But there’s another reason…one not so commonly used: Just Because. If you think you need an event or race to work on your technique, think again. No race? No problem! I LOVE