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Olivier Leroy

What Kobe Bryant Can Teach Swimmers About Developing a Legendary Mindset

Kobe Bryant was a 5-time NBA champion and gold medalist. Here are some things swimmers can learn from the late Laker about having a legendary mindset.

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Try This Simple Tweak for More Effective Self-Talk

The language you use has a direct effect on your effort, your confidence, and your results. Here’s a simple self-talk tweak you can make today.

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6 Things Swimmers Will Learn from “The Mindful Athlete”

Mindfulness training is a simple and effective way to conquer pre-race nerves, stay focused, keep calm, and get in the Zone.

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9 Books for Swimmers and Swim Coaches

Looking for some awesome books for swimmers and swim coaches? Here is my essential reading list for swimmers and coaches.

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This Goal Setting Exercise Will Bring Your Goals to Life This Season

Level up your goal setting this season with this simple journaling exercise that will bring texture to your goals in the pool.

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5 Ways This Mental Training Book Will Rock Your Chlorinated Socks Off

Wanna take your swimming and your mindset to the next level this season? This mental training book for elite-minded swimmers will help you do just that.

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Missy Franklin: What Doesn’t Break You, Makes You Stronger

At the 2014 Pan Pac Championships, Missy Franklin suffered back spasms. Six months later, she became the fastest woman to swim the 200-yard freestyle.

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7 Tips for How Swimmers Can Push Through Adversity

Tough times provide opportunities for growth. Here are some ideas for how swimmers can come out ahead in the face of adversity and uncertain times.

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Olympic Champion Misty Hyman and the Unexpected Benefits of Adversity

Misty Hyman upset the swimming world at the Sydney Olympics to win the final of the 200m butterfly. Her path there was far from smooth.

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How Swim Coaches Can Get Started with Mental Training Skills

Do more in the pool by flexing a few simple mental training skills with your swimmers. Here’s how to get started with sharpening your swimmers mindsets.

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The Process is What Shapes You as a Swimmer

During times of uncertainty and increased stress, you can lean on the one thing that has always been there for you–your process.

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How Swimmers Can Get Started with Visualization and Imagery

When Adam Peaty got behind the blocks at the Rio Olympics he was calm and confident. Here’s how he used visualization to crush the WR and win gold.

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Struggling to Stay Motivated? Try This Instead

We all battle with moments of low motivation from time to time. Here’s a way to make your motivational struggles a little less struggley.

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5 Things You Can’t Control in the Pool (and What to Focus on Instead)

Are you spending your energy and focus on the right things in the water? Give your performance a boost by investing your effort in the right areas.

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Turn Your Setbacks Into Comebacks

Setbacks and failures are a natural part of the upwards trajectory of our swimming. What will your reaction be when setbacks happen to you in the pool?

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