What’s in your tool box? Every swimmer has a tool box that accompanies them to workouts and swim
meets. Your tool box has all the essentials that a swimmer relies on for workouts and races, tools that that you can rely on in times of stress, anxiety and fatigue. There may also be those specialty tools that you relay on and fit your unique personality and talents.
Great swimmers don’t just build stronger bodies during workouts. They also build stronger tool boxes out of the water. Every practice, race, challenge, and setback gives you a chance to add a new tool and the more tools in the box the more prepared you’ll be in any situation you face.
PRACTICE TOOLS
When workouts get hard….
_x_positive self talk
_x_ focus on the next repeat
_x_strong body language
_x _consistent effort
_x_trust the process
My best practice tool is_________________________
RACE DAY TOOLS…..
When it’s time to perform
__x_race plan
__x_visualization
__x_pre race routine
__x_ controlled breathing
__x_focus word
My focus word is________________
CONFIDENCE TOOLS
Confidence is built one day at a time.
__x_track progress
_x__celebrate small victories
_x__remember past success
__x_stay coachable
_x__believe in work preparation
I’m proud of__________
RESILIENCE TOOLS
Every swimmer faces challenges
_x__learn from mistakes
X__bounce back after tough races
_x__keep a growth mindset
_x__ask questions
_x__never give up
A challenge I overcame________
WHATS IN YOUR TOOLBOX
___POSITIVE SELF-talk
___GOAL SETTING
___VISUALIZATION
___FOCUS WORD
___ RACE STRATEGY
___HEALTHY RECOVERY HABITS
___STRONG WORK ETHIC
___CONFIDENCE
___RESILIENCE
___GROWTH MINDSET
Remember: Talent may help you start. Your toolbox helps you succeed. You will have set backs and at times anxiety during workouts and races but always remember this, “ A good swimmer will always know which tool to reach for when challenges appear.
