The Effortless Swimming Podcast

#364 : Lessons From An Olympic Coach with Bobby McGee


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I'm thrilled to bring back Bobby McGee, a legendary endurance coach with a knack for unlocking an athlete's full potential. But before we dive in, let me tell you a story about one of Bobby's transformative experiences.

Imagine this, a room filled with some of the world's top Olympic coaches from sports as diverse as gymnastics, field hockey, and bobsledding. Bobby found himself immersed in conversations that challenged his perspective and sharpened his skills. And it wasn't just about technique or training plans. It was about understanding people on a deeper level.

And this experience opened Bobby's eyes to the power of emotional intelligence in coaching and performance. It's something he's applied ever since. And in today's episode, Bobby shares some of the lessons he learned in that room. How understanding yourself and your coach can unlock new levels of performance and trust, and why mastering pacing strategies is crucial for success, and how fine tuning your mechanics can help you move more efficiently.

It's a fascinating conversation filled with a lot of actionable advice, and whether you're a swimmer, a runner, a triathlete, I've got no doubt you'll take away a lot from this episode with Olympic run coach, Bobby McGee. Let's get into it.

Coaching Concepts Athlete Profiling: Understanding Each Individual Athlete Emotional Analysis Building Trust Coaching Philosophies Coaching Olympic Level Athletes and Mid-Range Athletes Hardness Factor Thrive Mentality You've Got To Have That Killer Mentality Identifying Inefficiency Looking More Into Conditioning in Swimming Breathing Technique In Running Stroke Length and Stroke Rate Pacing and Energy Conservation Visualization

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