A Long Time Coming
Sun Shades are now up…all we need is heat and the pool is ready to go.
Mental Toughness
Over Thanksgiving, I had a chance to read a book recommended to me called “What the Best Do Better than Everyone Else – Training Camp” by Jon Gordon.
One section of the book that I really enjoyed was, 20 Ways to get Mentally Tough, which I have listed below. In the world we live in, I think it’s important for kids […]
Catching Up with Brendan Hansen
11/21/14
USA Swimming and Mike Watkins have a terrific write-up on Brendan. Check it out…
Brendan Hansen is well aware of the definition of insanity – doing the same thing the same way over and over but expecting a different outcome. He knows it well because he’s lived it at times in the past when it came to his training. Now, as […]
The Importance of Staying FOCUSed on your Season
We are reaching the end of October and getting in to the heart of some hard training. Yes, we will swim in a few meets till a December rest meet, but we use those races to iron out a solid race strategy. This is the part of the season where it is very important to stay focused on what you […]
Four Walls and Closing
The fourth wall has now been completed…yes, it is officially looking like a pool.
Welcome Brendan Hansen to the Team
Upon its planned opening in Fall of 2014, Austin Aquatics and Sports Academy (AASA) will be one of the preeminent competitive swim training centers in the United States. In an important step towards the development of the Academy’s world-class training programs, Brendan Hansen, Olympic Medalist and world record holder, has accepted the position of General Manager of Aquatics Operations for […]
