Mental Development  

• How to Prevent Swimming Burnout by Dr. G. John Mullen. Points out that technique training is important and that swimmers (and their parents) should avoid expecting best times at every meet during the season, especially older swimmers.
• Developmental and Critical Training Periods in the Life of a Swimmer
• "Are you a Winning Parent?" Questionnaire for Parents
• Tapering an Age Group Swimmer

Core Tenets of Swimming Excellence

• The Swimmer's Will
• Preparation for Life
• Team Building Values
• Hard Work