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Adopting a healthy swim philosophy for success: Top 10 tips from sport science 

For free access to the webinar recording and individual infographics, please scroll below. 

To find out more on each of the top tips, please click the table links below. 

#1

Being an athlete is like riding a see-saw.

#2

You train hard for six months to be great for three days.

#3

Race confidence comes from well executed physical and mental practices.

#4

Commitment to swimming does not guarantee objective performance outcomes. 

#5

Aim for excellence, not perfection.

#6

It is super hard to compete against someone who’s having fun.

#7

COVID-19 has caused unprecedented mental health concerns in sport.

#8

Your body talks to you, if you are willing to listen.

#9

There is no harm in seeking mental health or mental performance support.

#10

There is no failure in sport, just steps to success (Antetokounmpo, 2023).

Bonus

Be a goldfish, not an elephant.

 

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WISCONSIN SWIMMING ATHLETE WEBINAR 2024: Adopting a healthy swim philosophy for success: TOP 10 Tips from Sport Science 

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