Brian is the founder, Head Coach and CEO of Osprey Aquatics. Brian is a native of San Jose, grew up swimming locally and was a Junior National qualifier before accepting a swimming scholarship to SDSU. Brian has been coaching for 26 years. He has been the Head Coach of Osprey Aquatics since the fall of 1996. During his career, Brian has worked with swimmers at every level, from cabana swimmers, to beginning age groupers to Far Western Champions, Olympic Trials swimmers and a Para Olympian, Jacque Mox. Brian is known as an innovator and stroke technician in our sport, having invented the Bolster Swim Paddle which is sold worldwide. Under water speed is one of his specialties.

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Coach Markell has been coaching for FCST since 2001. In this time, she has coached all groups from Novice to Masters, and has been helping oversee FCST dryland since 2006. In 2014 she became FCST's full-time Dryland Director. She serves as the Strength and Conditioning Coach for Developmental, Age Group and Senior swimmers. Markell also teaches group fitness classes is the owner of Markell, L.L.C., a Swim Performance company focusing on the individual dryland needs of swimmers of all ages and abilities.

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Rob became the President and CEO of Swim Across America on January 1, 2016. Previously, Rob was the executive director of U.S. Masters Swimming. Under his leadership, USMS created a nationwide program that provides certification to coaches, instructors, and aquatic directors who are coaching adults. In 2012, Rob's team created the Swimming Saves Lives Foundation that advocates and provides grants to program partners that are teaching adults to swim. USMS membership increased more than 50% to more than 60,000 and revenue increased from $1M to $3.6M. Rob swam four years for Georgia Southern University, earning both his undergraduate and Masters degrees from GSU. He competed in the 2000 USA Olympic Trials. Rob and his wife Allison are parents to twin boys. Like so many affected by cancer, Rob's mom Maria, his hero, passed from appendix cancer in 2007.

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Upon graduating from Ouachita Baptist University, where Coach Pullano swam, he accepted the position of Head High School Swim Coach for Granbury ISD, succeeding Nick Vollmer. In his time at GHS, Pullano has led the Pirates to 4 consecutive District Championships (2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018) as well as consecutive Top 5 placings for the boys and girls at the Region 2-5A Championship meet (2015: 5th; 2016: 4th, 2017: 4th, 2018: 3rd).

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Dr. Megan is a sport psychologist who will work with you to establish goals & a plan for developing a strong mindset to achieve peak performance in sport and life. She utilizes an educational & strengths-based approach to assist you in developing the knowledge & tools for enhancing mental strength & emotional regulation. Common topics addressed in sessions include anxiety, confidence, injury, depression, focus, recruiting, motivation, relaxation, team roles, consistency, general emotional health, mindfulness, & goal setting.

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Coach Mike is the head coach and owner of Altitude Performance Swim in Colorado. He is also a member of USA Swimming Rules and Regulations National Committee. Coach Mike has coached at the club, high school, and NCAA levels. He coached for 20 years at the University of North Dakota where the women's team finished in the top 6 for 17 straight years at the NCAA Nationals, and he was awarded Coach Of the Year for NCAA Nationals in both 1989 and 1999. Coach Mike was a volunteer assistant coach for 4A Colorado State Girls Championship Team - Rampart High School. With all of his accomplishments, what he likes to do the most is teach swimmers how to swim faster through proper technique and training. His philosophy is to train to race, not train to train.

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Coach Matt began his coaching career in April 2000, about a year after college graduation. Matt has coached primarily young, developing swimmers ages 9-12. While coaching with various teams (Newburgh Sharks, Hudson Valley Dolphins, Cornwall Sea Dragons/New York Sharks Aquatics), Matt has worked with all ages and levels ranging from beginner learn to swim individuals to nationally ranked swimmers. No matter the swimmer, the main focus has always been to help each swimmer develop and mature to their fullest potential while growing a lifelong love for swimming.

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Stefan Lackner is on his third season as a member of the coaching staff at the University of Louisville. He acts as Coach for the Cardinals and as the Event Coordinator for the TYR Derby Pro Swim Meet. He also coached the last three season the pro-group (Kelsi Worrell, Joao Delucca, Carlos Claverie, Grigory Tarasevich under Arthur Albiero Head Coach of University of Louisville and Team USA head coach.

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Book Summary: Eddie Reese is one of the most successful and effective coaches in sports history. His method of building his swimmers character first has resulted in unprecedented success at The University of Texas including: 14 DI Men's Team Titles - a record25 D1 Men's Team Runners-up - a record 39 Olympic Gold Medals. The book contains: 130 "Eddie isms" that provide in his own words some of his wit and wisdom.Over 50 stories from past swimmers and coaching colleagues. Technique tips. Author Chuck Warner: Chuck was a part of Eddie's inaugural staff at Texas. He went on to coach seven national championship teams, three teams that finished runner-up for national titles and has been a three-time USA National Team coach. This is the third book he has authored. Contributing Author Dana Abbott: Dana also coached on the first staff at Texas, is an acclaimed coach in the Houston area and former president of NISCA. Coach Abbott has collaborated previously on books and articles with Coach Warner.

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Brian Cain is a #1 International best-selling author, speaker and mental performance mastery (MPM) coach. He is also the creator of The Mental Performance Mastery Coaching Certification Course. He is widely regarded as the foremost authority on mental performance mastery coaching and helping his clients achieve the elite mindset, habits and performance consistency required to succeed at the highest levels of competition. He has worked with coaches, athletes, and teams at the Olympic level, in the National Football League (NFL), National Hockey League (NHL), Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and in Major League Baseball (MLB) as well as with athletes on the PGA Tour. His client list includes 5 UFC World Champions, Olympic Medalists, Heisman Trophy Winners, and over 100 1st Round selections in professional sports.

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