Your swimmer has a secret superpower. It’s NOT their dolphin kick. It’s NOT their flip turn. It’s NOT their ability to inhale pasta at inhuman speeds. It’s something way more powerful… 🔑 The Anxiety Advantage. The same thing that makes them nervous before races……is the SAME thing that can make them race their fastest times ever. Right now, they’re using it the wrong way. 😬 Instead of picturing themselves winning, they see themselves messing up. Instead of feeling excited, they feel sick to their stomach. Instead of trusting their training, they race like a panicked squirrel on an energy drink. Sound familiar? Here’s the good news: If they can visualize failure that well, they can visualize success just as well. They just need to learn how to flip the switch. I’m running a free 45-minute live training on Zoom to show swim parents exactly how to turn The Anxiety Advantage into their swimmer’s biggest strength. 📆 Sunday, March 2rd @7pm CET (6pm UK) Want in? I have 25 spots. No recording. Pls only comment if you're gonna show up. 👉 Comment “ADVANTAGE” below, and I’ll send you the link to register.

You’ve seen it happen. Your kid trains like a champ. They’re all fired up for race day. And then… total meltdown. Why does this happen? For a lot of swimmers, it comes down to one thing: worry. - “What if I don’t swim fast?” - “What if everyone thinks I’m terrible?” - “What if that kid in the next lane beats me?” It’s like their brain turns into a hamster on a wheel, running wild with “what-ifs.” And when their brain is stuck there, they can’t just swim. Here’s something else: A lot of this worry is tied to self-esteem. Basically, they believe their value as a person depends on how they perform. If they swim great, they’re awesome. If they mess up, they’re a failure. No pressure, right? This leads to overthinking, comparing themselves to everyone else, and choking when it matters most. So what’s the fix? Self-acceptance. Swimmers who accept themselves—flaws, bad races, and all—tend to handle pressure way better. They’re calmer. More focused. And they actually enjoy racing. Think about the top swimmers. They’re not just fast; they’re confident, humble, and don’t seem to let the pressure get to them. That’s because they don’t tie their self-worth to their times. How Can Your Swimmer Build Self-Acceptance? Here are some things that actually help: ✅ Focus on effort and improvement, not just medals or times. ✅ Track workouts to show how far they’ve come (even little wins). ✅ Set realistic goals that challenge them, but don’t overwhelm them. ✅ Teach them to appreciate swimming—good races, bad races, and everything in between. ✅ Remind them that swimming isn’t just a sport; it’s something they love. These are small changes, but over time, they can shift the way your swimmer thinks. When they stop worrying about what could go wrong and start trusting themselves, they’re free to perform their best. But what do YOU think? Does focusing on self-acceptance really help swimmers race better? Or is it unrealistic in a sport that’s all about winning? Drop your thoughts below—this is going to be a fun discussion. 👇

I really didn’t expect to share with you another competition results this week, but Leon has just won 2 x 3rd place / bronze medal today at became a multimedalist! What is the most important, he was CALM before the race, and was doing breathing excersises David had taught him. Many thanks, we’re over the moon!

Hi, just wanted to share with you my son’s latest progres, within 1 month he improved his results by 4s freestyle and 2s20 backstroke. Although pre-race anxious he focused on breathing following David’s instructions and it worked!

***IMPORTANT UPDATE: Add the Live Training directly to Your Calendar*** You know how pilots have a pre-flight checklist before they take off? They know it can be the difference between a smooth flight and a disaster. Well, for Short-Course Nationals, every second matters just as much. If you’re ready to walk up to that block with unshakable confidence—no jitters, no doubts—then join me in 8 days. I’m hosting a 45-minute live training on Zoom, where I’ll take you step-by-step through the exact pre-competition checklist I use with my private clients. You’ll know exactly what to do before every race, so you’re in control of your performance. No overthinking, no hesitation—just full speed ahead. Drop a 🔥 below, and I’ll DM you the link to register. Spots are limited to 30 swimmers or swimmer parents.