#funnestsport

A packed house today at practice!! We get creative during warmups for the junior elite practice by getting out in between reps for some dryland {and FUN}!! Today’s warm up: . -200 Free, 200 Kick, 200 Choice, 50 Free- get out between each, 5 squats, 2 push-ups, and high-five 2 teammates! . I went to a talk Coach Salo gave at ASCA and one of the things that stuck with me was “be able to coach in a bucket of water” - get creative with the space you have; creativity is fun and engaging for everyone!! . #waterwolves #swimcoachlife #creativity #coach #swimming #swimteam #funnestsport #morningswim (at YMCA Fairfax County Reston)

Today, I asked all my junior elite kids, one on one, “why do you swim?” and wrote down their answers. . . . The most common answer: “because it’s fun!” . . . As a coach, it’s important for me to remember that these kids are here because they think it’s fun. Yes, some have broad goals “to get faster” and Olympic dreams, but those things are fueled by the fun! #bestjobever #swimcoachlife #waterwolves #funnestsport (at YMCA Fairfax County Reston)

I love coaching for the Water Wolves! . . . It’s easy to stick to the known and stay where you’re comfortable. Leaving the comfort of a team that I loved for a new challenge and set of responsibilities was incredibly scary. Would it be worth it? What if I didn’t live up to the hype? What if I failed? What if my new swimmers didn’t like my style? What if I didn’t help them achieve their goals? Imposter syndrome fears, they’re the real deal! 😉😂 . . . I’m grateful everyday that Adam asked me to be a part of the Water Wolves. Grateful that he saw something in me that he wanted to bring to his team. I’m grateful everyday that I was fearless enough to take the risk. To leave the known and challenge myself with the unknown. I’m grateful to every parent that allows me to work with their child. Coaching is my calling and passion, and I’m grateful to have found it so young. . . . I’m so grateful and proud to be a member of the Water Wolves! . . . #swimcoachlife #attitudeofgratitude #grateful #waterwolves #myword #funnestsport #swimming (at YMCA Fairfax County Reston)

Just because school has started doesn't mean the fun has to end! 🎉😎 #FunnestSport #FridayFeeling #Swimming Repost @usaswimming

#Repost @usaswimming The @cavs and the @warriors aren't the only ones dunking this summer 😏#FunnestSport. Grab a friend and join a team at www.swimtoday.org!

Hanging with the 13-14 sprinters on this beautiful Friday morning! Getting excited to see some super fast 50s out of these two!! #swimcoachlife #hacswimmers #swimmeet #funnestsport (at University Of Maryland Eppley Recreational Center)

This really wraps up what being a swimmer is all about. Join the Summer Swim League now at www.krakenswimming.com #swimmersrule #swimming #funnestsport (at Hubbard Community Pool)