Chris DeSantis Coaching

One of the things I’ve become increasingly interested in over the last few years is what actually changes when someone goes from being an assistant coach to becoming the person ultimately responsible for leading a program.

When I asked Jeana Kempe that question, I wasn’t expecting her answer to center on decision fatigue.

“Everything is a decision.”

It’s such a simple observation, but I think it captures something that many coaches experience and very few talk about openly.

I’m curious what other coaches think. If you’ve made the transition from assistant to head coach, what surprised you most?

Full conversation is available on The Swim Brief.

David Marsh talking about perhaps the most important concept for the mental health for coaches. Rehabilitation serves an essential function- but we’re playing a losing game if we don’t invest proactively.

David Marsh knows high performance- he’s been living it as a coach for decades. Listen to the full podcast to hear some of latest thoughts on where the sport is and where it’s headed. Search Swim Brief or check my story.

Let’s be honest- many coaches are control freaks. We like to be the one doling out the feedback but we resist receiving it in kind.

Being a role model often means doing something difficult to forge a path for those that come after you. For the full interview with DePauw Swimming & Diving coach Tracy Menzel search Swim Brief.

Coach Tracy Menzel’s core values for coaching. For the full interview with the DePauw Swimming & Diving coach search Swim Brief.

Thanks to juliet suess and Max Seidel plus Rachel Stratton-Mills for helping me make this post.