Force in the Water
Force in the Water
Elite athletes think differently. Elite coaches should, too.A compendium of interviews with coaches about lessons learned, skills, and the coaching toolkit.
Brandt Nigro (Army West Point): Leadership and Laying the Foundation for SuccessJuly 23, 2023
Milana Socha (Dartmouth): Understanding and Building a Hiring ProcessJuly 09, 2023
Juliet Suess (Chapman University): Discussions on mental health for athletes and coachesJune 25, 2023
Andrew Sheaff (University of Virginia): Constraint Based Learning in SwimmingJune 11, 2023
Niklas Hedegaard (TheMagic5): Increasing Longevity and Preventing Burnout in SwimmingApril 09, 2023
Frank Busch (USA National Team): Building and Leading TeamsMarch 26, 2023
Lara Jackson (University of Arizona): Coaching Abroad and Successful "Project" SwimmersMarch 12, 2023
Dave Rollins (Florida Gulf Coast): Connecting with Athletes and Influencing CultureFebruary 26, 2023
Nikki Kett (Nikki Kett Coaching): Coaching Emotions, Talking Trust, and Re-examining Sport CultureFebruary 12, 2023
Stephen Saiz (EdD Counselor Education): Navigating Belonging, Encouragement and UncertaintyJanuary 29, 2023
Dan Flack (Baylor High School): A Coach's Role, Kicking, and Training an Athlete's InstinctsJanuary 15, 2023
Jeff Raker (Level Up Leadership): Common Challenges Leaders and Coaches FaceJanuary 01, 2023
Dave Anderson (Schroeder YMCA): Systems based training, High school rhythms, and Specialization in swimmingDecember 18, 2022
Josh Everett (King Marling Swim Club) Part III: The dynamics and formation of coach-athlete relationshipsDecember 04, 2022
Claire Donahue-White (TAC Titans): the Role of Support in Success, the Skill Sets of an Elite Coach, and Women in CoachingNovember 20, 2022
Josh Everett (King Marlin Swim Club) Part II: Long Term Athletic Development, Capacity v Utilization Training, and Learning from Other CoachesOctober 16, 2022
Jason Pullano (Highland Park): "Gamification" of swimming and expanding the coaching toolkitOctober 02, 2022
Jess Book (Kenyon College): The Art & Science, "focus on the living," and coaching the intelligent athleteSeptember 17, 2022
Josh Everett (King Marlin Swim Club): Advice for young coaches, developing "good citizens," and engaging with younger athletesSeptember 04, 2022