Hey there, folks! With summer just around the corner, it's time to talk about keeping our kids on track during this season of sunny...

So, I've been dog-sitting my daughter's two adorable cocker spaniels, Oliver and Barry, and let me tell you, these pups are all about...

As the school year draws to a close, many students are bidding farewell to their academic journey, while others eagerly await their turn....

Spring is a magical time of the year when everything around us seems to come alive. Flowers begin to bloom, and the world is transformed...

With graduation season in full swing, there are many things to consider and numerous decisions to be made. In May, I have a son...

I want to acknowledge that today is one of the most significant days in the Christian calendar: Good Friday. It's a day when Christians...

Retirement from swimming is an emotional and physical rollercoaster. Elite swimmers dedicate years to training their bodies and minds to...

Swimming is an incredible sport that requires a lot of hard work and dedication. But let's be real, it also involves squeezing into a...

Call in the exterminator and build mental toughness! A while back, I was invited to speak to a group of athletes at a sports camp. It got...

I've had people reach out to me this week to process their struggles with their team and athletes. With championship season over,...

I'm excited to chat with you today about burnout, what it really means, the symptoms to keep an eye out for, and most importantly, how to...

Hello athletes, coaches, mommas, and sports administrators. I want to have a chat with you about a topic that has been overlooked for far...

Standing just 4’8” tall, Kerri Strug was a little gymnastics dynamo from Arizona who won a team bronze medal at the 1992 Barcelona...

I often work with young swimmers who struggle with anxiety. Anxiety is a common condition that can affect a child's ability to perform...

As the author of Atomic Habits, James Clear has dedicated his work to studying the science of behavior change and how small habits can...

Almost thirty years ago, I married into a large Irish-Catholic family. I was not familiar with Irish traditions, yet I grew to love and...

As human beings, we are wired to compete. From the earliest stages of our development, we are driven to seek out challenges, to push...

It is unfortunate that one of the distressing aspects of sports is the belief that a young athlete's value and worth are linked to their...

The challenges of being unable to regulate emotions are numerous for elite swimmers. For example, anxiety, fear, or anger can negatively...

It's important for both elite swimmers and their parents to prioritize progress, commitment, and the essence of who the athlete is....