Mental Training

There’s lots going on when you step up on the blocks. Here is how to manage internal and external distractions so that you can swim fast when it matters most.

Fun fact: Swimmers can build confidence, just like a skill. Here are three of my favorite tips for swimmers on how they can consistently build self-confidence in the water.

Big goals are great. But often, open goals, or “curiosity goals” can be just the thing we need to accomplish hard things in the water.

Power up your swim practices by learning from the training mindset and habits of Olympic champions.

Mental imagery is a powerful way to make yourself mentally tougher on race day. Here is a simple 3-step plan for conquering adversity when things get tough.

A process over outcome mindset is critical to building confidence and improving in the water. Here are some of the mistakes and myths swimmers make when trying to be all about the process.

Mentally tough swimmers are fast swimmers. Here’s Olympic champion Cody Miller’s favorite tool for swimmers looking to get mentally tougher.

Visualization is a powerful tool for better practices and faster races. Here’s how legendary swim coach Mike Bottom uses mental imagery for success in the water.

In the course of every swim practice, there are things that your coach asks to do that don’t quite tickle your chlorinated fancy: A set