AquaCam and Motivational Concepts
Growing as a Coach
Various things can help you grow as a coach. More content coming.
Developing a Coaching Philosophy
What is it ?
Why do I need it ?
What do I do when I have one ?
Factors Affecting Performance
Understanding ALL the factors that go into improvement and faster swimming is important for BOTH coach and swimmer. This article is included in other categories on this site but belongs here as well.
The V.V.M.O.S.T. Planning Process
In the 80's, the American Swimming Coaches Association took a business model for long range planning called VVMOST and applied it to their organization and suggested it for all swim teams and coaches. It is a "big picture" approach and well worth reading.
Importance of Coaches Meetings
No article "link" to read here. It is a simple fact that coaches should meet regularly to discuss team progress, goals, and plans (or adjustments) to achieve them. If everyone is on board, and understands the process .... great things can be achieved! You are a TEAM and every coach and "cog in your machine" is important. Include and respect everyone!
Set Goals for Your Team
Do you, or your head coach have a clear vision for your team and where it wants to go? This article is also under the "Team Structure" section but many teams leave it to the coach to set that direction and communicate it to the swimmers and parents. This article is how one team approached and communicated it.
