Masters

I want to share a recent case study from our Masters squad that taught me a lot about patience, structure, and the power of small, consistent habits. Last season we had a swimmer—I'll call him Mark—who took nearly a year away from structured training. Between work pressures, a minor surgery, and the temptation to "rest," he disappeared from the pool. When he returned, he wanted to get his speed back fast. This is the story of how he did it,...

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I remember the first masters session I ever coached where the lane looked like a busy roundabout at rush hour: three swimmers clustering at the wall, two trying to sprint, one doing relaxed drills across the middle of the lane, and everyone yelling “clear!” at slightly different times. After that session I made a simple decision — teach three basic lane etiquette rules to every new member on their first week. They’re small, easy to...

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