After two decades of coaching Olympic champions and world record holders in Australia, Stephan Widmer took a new job in Singapore as the national head coach and performance director at Singapore Swimming Association. Recently Vern signed on to help him and was out in Singapore this month to start off the collaboration. In this week's GAINcast Widmer joins us to talk about about setting up a high performance framework, coaching excellence, the role of athletic development in swimming, preparing for competition, and more. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2018/03/gaincast-episode-110-the-singapore-job-with-stephan-widmer/

This episode is brought to you by HMMR Plus and GAIN. This month's theme on HMMR Media is culture, so check the site for more on the topic. Become a member to get access to all the articles, videos, webinars, and hangouts we'll feature on the topic this month from world class coaches. Applications for GAIN 2018 are also now open, learn more at http://www.thegainnetwork.com/.

After two decades of coaching Olympic champions and world record holders in Australia, Stephan Widmer took a new job in Singapore as the national head coach and performance director at Singapore Swimming Association. Recently Vern signed on to help him and was out in Singapore this month to start off the collaboration. In this week's GAINcast Widmer joins us to talk about about setting up a high performance framework, coaching excellence, the role of athletic development in swimming, preparing for competition, and more. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2018/03/gaincast-episode-110-the-singapore-job-with-stephan-widmer/

This episode is brought to you by HMMR Plus and GAIN. This month's theme on HMMR Media is culture, so check the site for more on the topic. Become a member to get access to all the articles, videos, webinars, and hangouts we'll feature on the topic this month from world class coaches. Applications for GAIN 2018 are also now open, learn more at http://www.thegainnetwork.com/.

Drills have been the go-to technical tool for coaches for decades, but more and more research is showing that drills are not always the most effective tool for coaches. On this episode of the GAINcast we break down the shortcomings of drills, and discuss alternatives that can help get results that transfer back to your sport. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2018/03/gaincast-episode-109-drills/

This episode is brought to you by HMMR Plus and GAIN. This month's theme on HMMR Media is culture, so check the site for more on the topic. Become a member to get access to all the articles, videos, webinars, and hangouts we'll feature on the topic this month from world class coaches. Applications for GAIN 2018 are also now open, learn more at http://www.thegainnetwork.com/.

Drills have been the go-to technical tool for coaches for decades, but more and more research is showing that drills are not always the most effective tool for coaches. On this episode of the GAINcast we break down the shortcomings of drills, and discuss alternatives that can help get results that transfer back to your sport. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2018/03/gaincast-episode-109-drills/

This episode is brought to you by HMMR Plus and GAIN. This month's theme on HMMR Media is culture, so check the site for more on the topic. Become a member to get access to all the articles, videos, webinars, and hangouts we'll feature on the topic this month from world class coaches. Applications for GAIN 2018 are also now open, learn more at http://www.thegainnetwork.com/.

Sometimes changing culture is about taking baby steps; other times it is about creating a counterculture. Throughout his career in elite sport Steve Myrand started to realize his approach just didn't match with the traditional strength and conditioning culture. So now he is walking the halls of his local high school trying to start his own culture from the ground up. That means getting head coaches on board, redefining how his success is measured, reprioritizing physical education, and addressing the unique physical and cultural problems inherent in coaching teenagers. On this week's GAINcast we dive into those topics, as well as some thoughts on training youth athletes. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2018/03/gaincast-episode-108-counterculture-with-steve-myrland/

This episode is brought to you by HMMR Plus and GAIN. This month's theme on HMMR Media is culture, so check the site for more on the topic. Become a member to get access to all the articles, videos, webinars, and hangouts we'll feature on the topic this month from world class coaches. Applications for GAIN 2018 are also now open, learn more at http://www.thegainnetwork.com/.

Sometimes changing culture is about taking baby steps; other times it is about creating a counterculture. Throughout his career in elite sport Steve Myrand started to realize his approach just didn't match with the traditional strength and conditioning culture. So now he is walking the halls of his local high school trying to start his own culture from the ground up. That means getting head coaches on board, redefining how his success is measured, reprioritizing physical education, and addressing the unique physical and cultural problems inherent in coaching teenagers. On this week's GAINcast we dive into those topics, as well as some thoughts on training youth athletes. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2018/03/gaincast-episode-108-counterculture-with-steve-myrland/

This episode is brought to you by HMMR Plus and GAIN. This month's theme on HMMR Media is culture, so check the site for more on the topic. Become a member to get access to all the articles, videos, webinars, and hangouts we'll feature on the topic this month from world class coaches. Applications for GAIN 2018 are also now open, learn more at http://www.thegainnetwork.com/.

Culture is a buzzword now in the sporting world, but the increased attention rarely leads to an in-depth discussion of what culture actually means, what it looks like in practice, and how you go about improving culture. The March theme on HMMR Media is culture and we hope to help create a deeper conversation, starting with this week's episode of the GAINcast, where Vern draws on his decades of experience to explain examples of what does and doesn't work in the world of culture, and how culture must be adapted to the situation. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2018/03/gaincast-episode-107-culture-in-practice/

This episode is brought to you by HMMR Plus and GAIN. This month's theme on HMMR Media is culture. Become a member to get access to all the articles, videos, webinars, and hangouts we'll feature on the topic this month from world class coaches. Applications for GAIN 2018 are also now open, learn more at http://www.thegainnetwork.com/.

Culture is a buzzword now in the sporting world, but the increased attention rarely leads to an in-depth discussion of what culture actually means, what it looks like in practice, and how you go about improving culture. The March theme on HMMR Media is culture and we hope to help create a deeper conversation, starting with this week's episode of the GAINcast, where Vern draws on his decades of experience to explain examples of what does and doesn't work in the world of culture, and how culture must be adapted to the situation. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2018/03/gaincast-episode-107-culture-in-practice/

This episode is brought to you by HMMR Plus and GAIN. This month's theme on HMMR Media is culture. Become a member to get access to all the articles, videos, webinars, and hangouts we'll feature on the topic this month from world class coaches. Applications for GAIN 2018 are also now open, learn more at http://www.thegainnetwork.com/.

After more than a decade as the best British javelin thrower, Olympic bronze medalist Goldie Sayers hung up her spikes after the Rio Olympics. After she retired she sat down and penned 36 lessons she learned about sport, success, competition, and life during her distinguished career. On this week's GAINcast she joins us to reflect on the lessons she learned and how they can help athletes and coaches in any sport. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2018/03/gaincast-episode-106-lessons-learned-with-goldie-sayers/

This episode is brought to you by GAIN and HMMR Plus. Applications for GAIN 2018 are now open, learn more at http://www.thegainnetwork.com/ HMMR Plus members receive exclusive benefits like our monthly sports science newsletter, online hangouts with experts, and webinars. Learn more at http://www.hmmrmedia.com/

After more than a decade as the best British javelin thrower, Olympic bronze medalist Goldie Sayers hung up her spikes after the Rio Olympics. After she retired she sat down and penned 36 lessons she learned about sport, success, competition, and life during her distinguished career. On this week's GAINcast she joins us to reflect on the lessons she learned and how they can help athletes and coaches in any sport. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2018/03/gaincast-episode-106-lessons-learned-with-goldie-sayers/

This episode is brought to you by GAIN and HMMR Plus. Applications for GAIN 2018 are now open, learn more at http://www.thegainnetwork.com/ HMMR Plus members receive exclusive benefits like our monthly sports science newsletter, online hangouts with experts, and webinars. Learn more at http://www.hmmrmedia.com/