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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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...