Two days in to the London Olympics swimming and again expectations are on the agenda. While I ate my breakfast they were talking about the risk of raising expectations in the media and creating pressure, rather than support, for home athletes. Yesterday, the Australians were expected to win and win well. Their own media (not [...]
Olympics Day 2: Expectations, choking and Weapons of Mass Destruction
July 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Renshaw: A Psych’s View
June 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment
After two Olympic Trials, 16 year old Molly Renshaw apparently found recently herself in the apparent position of being the only swimmer in the world to have a FINA ‘A’ time, be in their country’s top 2 and not be selected for the London Olympic Games (as reported by PullBouy.co.uk - not yet independently verified) Understandably [...]
Planning and Preparation for Swim Meets
April 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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 [...]
Goal Setting for Competitive Swimming
April 5, 2012 by 3 Comments
Why use Goal Setting? People tend to equate goal setting with motivation, and tougher goals with higher levels of motivation, but that’s a simplistic view that can lead to ineffective goal setting, anxiety and problems with confidence. On the other hand, effective goal setting can help swimmers: Focus on the right things at the right [...]
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