“Retention is the only key metric for developmental sport. When we rush to performance we shoot the learner and become very insular.” CARVER Coaching and Performance on this week's GAINcast: hmmrmedia.com/2022/10/gainca…

Let this inform all our interactions this week.

After their shocking win against Germany, Japan fans stayed after the match to clean up the stadium. Respect ❤️👏 ESPN FC

does anyone else feel like their daily todo lists are actually wish lists for the year?

After some thought, decided not to reach for the laugh here. I am grateful to have these shared meaningful experiences with Sam while smuggling in reading, math, memory skills, logic, strategy, and good storytelling. Pokémon TCG 👍👍

What a sight 🤩🤩 #BHAFC 🔵⚪️ x.com/GeddesChris/st…

You know it’s cold outside when you go outside and it’s cold.

Key rules to achieve sustainable excellence: 1. Consistency trumps perfection. 2. Be a minimalist to be a maximalist. 3. Have a quiet ego. 4. Focus on the process, not results. 5. Establish a secure but flexible identity. 6. Stress + Rest = Growth 7. Embrace some discomfort

It is not always important why this meme is trending. What is important is that this meme exists. A proper salute to the genius who made this.

It’s worth noting that one month before the 2003 and 2007 Worlds, Michael Phelps broke world records in regular training/unshaved at the final prep meets. (200 IM in 2003, 200 fly in 2007). The purpose of training is adaptation not crushing fatigue.

Great getting share breakfast and talk coaching education with @USSportsAcademy Alum Dr. Doug Wharam in Nashville this morning.

What a pleasure to meet with @USSportsAcademy Alum and UAH Clinical Associate Professor, Dr. Noemi Zaharia OLY. Wide ranging conversations about Olympic History, International Swimming Law, and Women in Sport. Looking forward to continued collaborations.

IYKYK. instagram.com/p/CpJ4stlgRDf/…

. 🦋 mariamondloch.bsky.social 🦋 you skipped the part about the water being 55-60 degrees, but I still wouldn’t trade spots.

The leading Republican presidential candidate just called for the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff’s execution This should be a much bigger story.

Pat Summitt said, “Winning is fun... Sure. But winning is not the point. Wanting to win is the point. Not giving up is the point. Never letting up is the point. Never being satisfied with what you've done is the point." Character is what you do. It means choosing

Coaches, our words matter. I had a young coach on my staff who didn’t know much about football but he sure knew how to encourage the kids. Most practice days I could hear him say a phrase that still sticks with me to this day. “I see you!” After a good play or a player

Please join Dr. Zaharia and USSA for this inaugural event to kick off Olympic Day Weekend. instagram.com/p/C7PlxjkuvTU/…

Yep.

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