Successful Coaching Philosophies with Carmel Swim Coach Chris Plumb

Chris Plumb, the Head Coach and of Carmel Swim Club and Carmel High School, shares his journey of becoming a successful coach and his philosophies on how to become successful. This is a revisit from Episode 135. 3 Key Takeaways: 1. Successful coaches are those who put themselves in situations to learn and ask the right questions.  2. Simple skills, such as push-offs, need to be practiced over and over again to become a master.  3. Training cycles should be broken up into six week blocks to allow for adaptations and maintenance. Our Sponsors: BRATTER PA IMMIGRATION LAW: Exclusive immigration representation of athletes, entrepreneurs, artists, investors, and entertainers. SWIM ANGELFISH: Receive the tools and skills needed to teach swimmers with autism, physical disabilities, anxiety, sensory and motor conditions with Swim Angelfish, the global leader in adaptive swim. Get certified online today! BEINE WELLNESS BUILDING: Individualize your nutrition with genetic testing and personalized plans. Eat, supplement, and recover based on your genetics. INTL SWIMMING HALL OF FAME: Help preserve swimming history by joining the 1 in 1000 Club! VASA: Essential dryland for stronger, better, faster swimmers. Save 10% using the code "brett" at checkout! DESTRO SWIM TOWERS: Save $150 per double swim tower by using the code "brett" at checkout! SWIMNERD: Big and small digital pace clocks, virtual scoreboards, and live results. Sign up for our newsletter!  Subscribe & Listen: Apple Podcasts Google Spotify YouTube