Momentum Coaching Podcast

Owen Putnam went from part-time to full-time coach at COM in about three months. We talk about what he's learned in his first year, why short feedback loops work with young swimmers, and the two questions every young coach should ask veteran coaches.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swimcoachmikeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SwimCoachMike1Join the Better Swim Coach Community on Skool: https://www.skool.com/better-swim-coach-community-7679/aboutMore from me: https://www.betterswimcoach.com

Today I got to sit down with the Director of Mental Performance at Lakeside Aquatic Club and talk about how she helps swimmers from ages 11-18 become more resilient and confident through mental performance tools.Come be a part of my coaching community here: click here

I sat down with the founders of the Athletes Fuel Company to breakdown the WHY and HOW of their newest practice supplement TRAIN. Drew Kibler (2024 Olympian) and Jake Lucheon (Founder of SwimBridgeBouys) breakdown what goes into their product and how Drew is currently using it in his training.If you want to learn more about TRAIN head over to TRAIN Practice Fuel Mix | The Athlete’s Fuel CompanyIf you want more resources from me check out my instagram at instagram.com/swimcoachmike

In this episode I breakdown the essentials to effective 12&U Practices.If you like this episode check out the other resources at betterswimcoach.comIf you're looking for a coaching community with recourses, ideas, and a place to ask questions join now by clicking the link: Click Here

Some different ways you can improve your team this season, if you don't use these at the beginning of the season its never too late.Check out my website www.betterswimcoach.com for more resources to help you become the coach you were meant to be!

Great conversation with Peyton Curry how she breaks down the college recruiting process for atheltes and parents. I hope this podcast helps you lead your athletes into the next step of their swimming career! If you want to learn more about Peyton and how she can help you head over to her website One Lap Ahead｜College Swim Recruiting

Super tactical episode with all the ways I make practice more engaging. Most of them are positive, one of them is not, but I honesty is a great way to move forward. I hope this makes your practices just a little better this week. Links:⁠⁠Weekly Planning Kit⁠⁠⁠⁠Swim Coach Master Pack⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Access to the Better Swim Coach Community⁠

Coaching high level atheltes isn't as different as you think. I hope this helps an aspiring coach to raise the bar for the kids who want to be elite one day.Links:⁠Weekly Planning Kit⁠⁠Swim Coach Master Pack⁠⁠Free Access to the Better Swim Coach Communit

This is a clip from our swim coach live weekly round table and we touched on the topic of kicking. How much we do, how do we measure it, and how we relate it to performance. Some great insights here!Links:Weekly Planning KitSwim Coach Master PackFree Access to the Better Swim Coach Community

In this episode of The Momentum Coaching Podcast, I dive into what it takes to be the best swim meet coach. From pre-meet prep to deck presence and post-race feedback, learn actionable tips to support your swimmers, manage energy, and create a championship environment; no matter the size of the meet. Whether you’re a seasoned coach or just starting out, this episode will help you show up, lead well, and make every meet count.As always feel free to reach out to me on Instagram with any questions (@Swimcoachmike) Head over to⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Betterswimcoach.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠to find free resources and ways to elevate your coaching!