How to Deal with the Elements Like a National Teamer
How to Deal with the Elements Like a National Teamer
By Matt Barbini, USA Swimming National Team High Performance Consultant
As you’re probably aware, weather conditions at the Pan Pacific Championships in Australia were not ideal for a swim meet. It was rainy; it was windy; and it was cold. In the weeks following the meet, the most frequent question I’ve been asked is, “How did everyone deal with those conditions?”
The answer, to put it succinctly, is amazingly well. Watching our top athletes perform is always impressive, but to see the way that they were able to handle the most challenging weather conditions most of them have ever encountered at a meet was among the more impressive things I have witnessed in the sport.
While chances are good that you won’t face a situation quite like the one we encountered on the Gold Coast, it’s still important to have a plan for when things don’t go exactly as expected. Of course, the following won’t apply to every situation, but here is a rundown of what the Pan Pacs athletes and staff did to handle the elements:
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The answer, to put it succinctly, is amazingly well. Watching our top athletes perform is always impressive, but to see the way that they were able to handle the most challenging weather conditions most of them have ever encountered at a meet was among the more impressive things I have witnessed in the sport.
While chances are good that you won’t face a situation quite like the one we encountered on the Gold Coast, it’s still important to have a plan for when things don’t go exactly as expected. Of course, the following won’t apply to every situation, but here is a rundown of what the Pan Pacs athletes and staff did to handle the elements:
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