Category: Psychology
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‘For some it’s life and death’: Ian Thorpe turns business coach
Ian Thorpe admits the transition from professional athlete to a post-sport career is tough. But the Olympic champion says this time around it’s been easier thanks to new interests, including launching his own small business, Beon. “For me this time was far easier,” he told Fairfax Media. “I have done it twice now and I struggled…
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We Should Have Seen the USA Swimming Sexual Abuse Allegations Coming
As someone who competed for 11 years at the national level, I can tell you that as much as I loved swimming, I also hated it. Nearly every coach I came across with a reputation for being one of the best was also incredibly mean. Not just “makes you swim hard†mean, but yelling, cursing,…
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As a swimmer, did you ever feel burnout or the need for a break? If so, what did you do?
Olympic Gold Medalist, Samantha Livingston, talks about how she dealt with 2 instances of burnout during her career. https://youtu.be/Y6yQJJuq0CQ
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How to Mentally Cope with the Cold in Open Water Swimming
The fear of hypothermia and the dangers associated with it are real and should be fully respected. Many swimmers worry about how long they can endure the cold and whether they are actually capable of getting through it, and rightly so. I know when I started this wonderful sport of ours this was a big…
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Olympian Allison Schmitt Talks Mental Health at the 2017 USAS Convention
Olympian Allison Schmitt, who has battled depression over the course of her career, talks about mental health at the 2017 USAS Convention.
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Katinka Hosszú: ‘Races are settled before swimmers enter the pool’
The minutes tick away in swimming’s equivalent of purgatory: it’s the last call room. For some it must feel like hell. But for Hungary’s Katinka Hosszú this is a space of serenity. This is a space where she starts to embrace victory, drawing strength in her pursuit of gold. Why? Because the 28-year-old believes races…
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How I see Success | Calvyn Justus
One of my favourite quotes is “Stay hungry, Stay Foolish” – Steve Jobs. https://youtu.be/Hn3vjMemwG4
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The ‘craziest’ thing Michael Phelps did to become the greatest swimmer of all time
People love to have debates about who’s the greatest of all time in any given sport; maybe it’s because you don’t even have to be an expert to get in on them. All you need to know is the yardstick for success. Serena Williams or Steffi Graf? Tom Brady or Joe Montana? That’s what makes…
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5 Race Intimidation Tactics
Cameron van der Burgh & Adam Peaty play out 5 race intimidation tactics! We are not sure who is more intimidating! :)