Inner Thoughts of a Swim Coach

In today's episode, Coach Blake shares a few general tips for newer swimmers and swimmers who have been swimming for a while, but who are looking to improve what they get out of their training and practices. New Episodes Every Monday!

In today's episode, Coach Blake shares what he calls the The Mazda RX-7 Swim Workout. Just like his favorite sports car, this workout is fast, punchy and fun. New Episodes Every Monday! Mazda RX-7 Swim Workout: 4 x 100 Warm up to get the tires warms and find grip in the water - Free or IM depending on what you want 100 Free Swim, 100 Kick, 100 Pull, 100 Skull 3 x 75  (25 3 Strokes Drift (glide), 2...

In today's episode, Coach Blake talks fast and loose about swimwear and shares how speedo's turned him into a changed man. New Episodes Every Monday!

In today's episode, Coach Blake shares a few insights into how training can dictate your results in the water. New Episodes Every Monday!

In today's episode, Coach Blake talks about water safety and shares information regarding a tragedy that happened during the 2024 Crossfit Games. New Episodes Every Monday!

In today's episode, Coach Blake shares a few general rules of thumb for a solid backstroke. New Episodes Every Monday!

In today's episode, Coach Blake shares his thoughts on the title "Coach" and why it's important. New Episodes Every Monday!

In today's episode, Coach Blake shares his thoughts on some of the pros and cons of the "Swimming Downhill" technique. New Episodes Every Monday!

In today's episode, Coach Blake shares a unique way to swim that lets you do so without any effort, through a combination of two techniques. New Episodes Every Monday!

In today's episode, Coach Blake shares two applications of swimming with your eyes closed. New Episodes Every Monday!

In today's episode, Coach Blake shares his thoughts about an episode from the Tim Ferriss show about teaching a total beginner how to swim in just under a week.  New Episodes Every Monday!

In today's episode, Coach Blake touches on rules passed down from governing bodies in our sport and how they aren't always forward thinking. New Episodes Every Monday!  

In today's episode, Coach Blake critiques one of his own practices and shares what he would do to make improvements to it, for the future.  New Episodes Every Monday!

In today's episode, Coach Blake talks about the importance of including active recovery into your workouts for optimal results. New Episodes Every Monday!  

In today's episode, Coach Blake talks about the importance of segmenting and compartmentalizing the different facets of our technique for long term improvement. New Episodes Every Monday!

In today's episode, Coach Blake talks about his experience as a coach and meet director for the Special Olympics. New Episodes Every Monday!

In today's episode, Coach Blake talks about the ray of sunlight relaxation visualization technique that was mentioned in the last episode. Below is a link to a guided meditation. New Episodes Every Monday! Body Scan with Healing Liquid Sunlight to Energize Your Body Guided Meditation By: Robert Aceves https://youtu.be/1_YpPr0U-SQ

In today's episode, Coach Blake talks about Tapering. This is the final phase of a swim season and is a crucial period that demands individualized attention to help each swimmer to perform at their peak.  New Episodes Every Monday!

In today's episode, Coach Blake shares his thoughts on showing up to practice when sick.  New Episodes Every Monday!

In today's episode, Coach Blake shares a little bit of swimming biomechanics wisdom. New Episodes Every Monday!

In today's episode, Coach Blake shares his thoughts on setting goals, enjoying the journey and measuring progress to ensure we are actually on track to obtain our goals vs winging it and hoping for the best. New Episodes Every Monday!

In today's episode, Coach Blake shares two thoughts on Mentorship vs Coaching. New Episodes Every Monday!

In today's episode, Coach Blake shares one of his favorite racing strategies. He likes to call it the 1-2-3 strategy. It really is that easy! New Episodes Every Monday!

In today's episode, Coach Blake shares 12 things that he wishes he knew sooner in swimming. That had he known earlier, could've helped him become an even better swimmer, and even more handsome.  New Episodes Every Monday!

In today's episode, Coach Blake shares some wisdom he picked up from his time in competitive Super Smash Bros. Melee.  New Episodes Every Monday!