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Minnesota Swim and Vibe is always making connection with others in the Minnesota Swim and Dive community to see what they are doing to help enhance the sport. We had the opportunity to connect with Aaron Rooney, diving coach at Alexandria High School, and Heath Calhoun, diving coach at Clarion University, of the Diving Pod! […]
The Diving Pod: A Diving Fan’s Dream and a Swim Coach’s Valuable Resource Read More »
by John Barnes Do you have a tough time throwing things away? If you know, you know! I have a massive drawer dedicated to socks, with most of them being what you would expect to find in a sock drawer. But some are quite different, including compression, hospital, and even thermal socks. Undoubtedly, half of
Coaching Beyond the Pool: Happy Socks Read More »
Two of the many things the Vibe loves is recognition and traditions. St. Cloud Apollo hits them both with the traditional post-meet recognition and the awarding of the special cap for the performer of the meet. I actually look forward to when Apollo has a dual because I know I’ll get tagged shortly after with
The Best of 2023: Best Ongoing Recognition – St. Cloud Apollo Girls and Boys Swimming Read More »
Practice during the first week of the school year is always slightly different than the two to three weeks that come before it. It’s not that the swimmers are more tired because they are coming from school; in fact, it’s the opposite. The chatter is through the roof and getting everyone to listen and to
Teaching the Fine Art of Cognitive Flexibility – and Why That Matters to Athletes Read More »
Details matter…your name matters. Your name is part of your identity whether you like it or not. Some of you were given Smith or Davis or Berg and when you are at a meet, the announcer always pronounces your name right. You probably don’t think much about it. Many others, me included, have names that
Details Matter…Your Name Matters Read More »
As the host of a dual meet, you need to recognize that the quality of the meet experience is reflective of your team and your school. Is it fair? Maybe not, but it is true. For the visiting team and it’s fan’s, it is probably the only exposure they will have to your program and
Hosting a Dual Meet: Pre Meet Communication Read More »
Saturday, August 26th will be the 7th Annual Tim Daly invitational hosted by Mound Westonka/Holy Family. It may seem like just another “first meet of the season”, but the meaning goes much deeper for me. Tim Daly was my high school coach and one of the most influential people in my life. I could write
The Spirit of the Tim Daly Invite Read More »
Anyone working with teens right now can see the alarming uptick in mental health issues. We as coaches can help manage it for our athletes
Coaching Viewpoints: Building a Culture That Promotes Mental Health Read More »
Great coaches don’t just help make great swimmers, they help make other great coaches. Hear how MSV is making that easier than ever!
High School Coaches Mentor Match Read More »
Read what Minnesota Swim and Vibe has in store for the upcoming Girls High School Swim and Dive season
MSV Ready to Support Girls High School Swim and Dive Season Read More »
