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Sport Psychology for Swimmers, Swim Coaches and Swimming Parents
Open up a debate about talent in just about any circles and it’s likely to be pretty lively. After posing the question on twitter recently, it’s clearly no different in swimming. Why does the question of talent spark such debate? What is it, and is it important for swimming coaches and sport scientists to understand? [...]
When it comes to preparing for swimming competition, most swimmers put more into the physical than the mental aspects of preparation. Indeed, there is an awful lot more to preparation than packing your bag and getting physically ready. Taking Responsibility and Feeling Confident It’s important for swimmers to take responsibility for those aspects of their [...]
Reviewing your performance is one of the key skills that a young swimmer can learn. After all, how else do you know what to work on to improve? That’s what matters – continual improvement – whether you’re an agre grouper or an Olympian. I used to envy the guys that could throw away a bad [...]
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