Embracing Structure: Keeping to a Schedule During Summer
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...
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Shantel Cornelius Davis
- Jun 5
- 2 min
The Power of Connection: Lessons from Dogs and Children
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...
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Shantel Cornelius Davis
- May 23
- 5 min
Consider Writing a Letter: Wisdom to Share
As the school year draws to a close, many students are bidding farewell to their academic journey, while others eagerly await their turn....
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Shantel Cornelius Davis
- Apr 20
- 5 min
How to Manage Breakups
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...
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Shantel Cornelius Davis
- Apr 11
- 2 min
What if I Make the Wrong Decision?
With graduation season in full swing, there are many things to consider and numerous decisions to be made. In May, I have a son...
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Shantel Cornelius Davis
- Apr 7
- 3 min
The Swim Community and Death by Suicide
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...
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Shantel Cornelius Davis
- Apr 6
- 2 min
Are You Prepared to Retire? Athletes Must Invest Now.
Retirement from swimming is an emotional and physical rollercoaster. Elite swimmers dedicate years to training their bodies and minds to...
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Shantel Cornelius Davis
- Apr 3
- 2 min
Disorder Eating. Eating Disorders
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...
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Shantel Cornelius Davis
- Mar 30
- 4 min
The Secret to Mental Toughness. Kill the ANTs on Deck!
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...
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Shantel Cornelius Davis
- Mar 29
- 2 min
Fight for Your Right to Party!
I've had people reach out to me this week to process their struggles with their team and athletes. With championship season over,...
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Shantel Cornelius Davis
- Mar 28
- 3 min
Burnout, It's Real.
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...
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Shantel Cornelius Davis
- Mar 24
- 3 min
Conversation for Women and Backside Exposure
Hello athletes, coaches, mommas, and sports administrators. I want to have a chat with you about a topic that has been overlooked for far...
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Shantel Cornelius Davis
- Mar 23
- 3 min
Is it Healthy to Push Through an Injury to Finish?
Standing just 4’8” tall, Kerri Strug was a little gymnastics dynamo from Arizona who won a team bronze medal at the 1992 Barcelona...
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Shantel Cornelius Davis
- Mar 22
- 3 min
Does My Child Have Anxiety?
I often work with young swimmers who struggle with anxiety. Anxiety is a common condition that can affect a child's ability to perform...
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Shantel Cornelius Davis
- Mar 19
- 3 min
You Don't Rise to Goals, You Fall to Your Systems
As the author of Atomic Habits, James Clear has dedicated his work to studying the science of behavior change and how small habits can...
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Shantel Cornelius Davis
- Mar 17
- 3 min
Happy St. Patrick's Day
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...
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Shantel Cornelius Davis
- Mar 15
- 2 min
Designed to Compete
As human beings, we are wired to compete. From the earliest stages of our development, we are driven to seek out challenges, to push...
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Shantel Cornelius Davis
- Mar 15
- 2 min
You Are More than What You Do
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...
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Shantel Cornelius Davis
- Mar 14
- 3 min
Practice Emotional Regulation
The challenges of being unable to regulate emotions are numerous for elite swimmers. For example, anxiety, fear, or anger can negatively...
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Shantel Cornelius Davis
- Mar 8
- 2 min
Focus on Progress over Results
It's important for both elite swimmers and their parents to prioritize progress, commitment, and the essence of who the athlete is....
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