Franks Busch Approaching 40 years of coaching, Frank Busch is in his 20th season at the University of Arizona. In 2008 Frank's Wildcats won both the men's and women's NCAA team championship. That topped… + See More +
Franks Busch Approaching 40 years of coaching, Frank Busch is in his 20th season at the University of Arizona. In 2008 Frank's Wildcats won both the men's and women's NCAA team championship. That topped… + See More
Approaching 40 years of coaching, Frank Busch is in his 20th season at the University of Arizona.
In 2008 Frank's Wildcats won both the men's and women's NCAA team championship. That topped off an entire decade of top 10 finishes for the teams from Tucson.
His awards include NCAA Division 1 coach of the year, 2 Pac-10 coach of the year, and USA Swimming's Coach of the Year in 1998.
To the point of UofA grade point-- several of the swimmers were named to the PAC-10 Academic team this year and have grade points in the high 3's and one diver was recognized for his outstanding academic work including a 4.0 grade point.”
Schmoka said: “ I think some of the best practices i've had are the ones that when I look at the sets I think, "man there is no way I can do this practice" but when you do complete something you thought you couldn't it builds pride, it builds confidence, it builds character. ”
I couldn't agree more. Looking at some crazy set like 30 500s or 10 400 IMs, or looking at a psych sheet and thinking "I don't know if I can do this, but I will give my best effort" definitely builds confidence. It's better to think negative but still try your hardest than to just give up right when you see the workout.
Blows my mind how people try and bring negativity into something like this. Yeah, most of this you have heard and let pass through your head, but why not bring it up to the forefront? Vocalizing these sorts of things can refresh your memory, particularly as to why you practice, why you race, and why you do anything in life. You only get one..
seriously? said: “I don't understand why some people questions the intelligence of top programs”
It's obvious, isn't it? These people know they can't beat the swimmers in the pool so they try to stroke their egos by presuming they are smarter than them.
hells yea said: “how about the ability to take chances, really the only way to get better is to try harder intervals in practice and your going to fail, thats scary and alot of times your going to go through alot of pain in taking those chances in practice
p.s. i love the sign language specialist”
i agree totally. I think some of the best practices i've had are the ones that when I look at the sets I think, "man there is no way I can do this practice" but when you do complete something you thought you couldn't it builds pride, it builds confidence, it builds character. Down the road it helps you when you get to that big meet or race you can look back and say i didn't what i didn't believe was possible and so i can handle this no problem.
oh and Garrett if you can get the U of A team to work harder by being around them then you should come film my team to help us work harder hahaha
I don't understand why some people questions the intelligence of top programs like Auburn, Texas, and now U of A. These are some top students who all happen to be very talented athletes. It isn't right to try and put them down to make yourself feel better about your own inadequacies.
To the point of UofA grade point-- several of the swimmers were named to the PAC-10 Academic team this year and have grade points in the high 3's and one diver was recognized for his outstanding academic work including a 4.0 grade point.
(1) Being confident in taking risks and the failures that might come with risks.
(2) Consistency in training
(3) Flexibility in approach to swimming, not just the ankles.
I'm impressed that Frank didn't have to do more to get people to comment so freely. I think it exhibits an environment that allows swimmers to be very comfortable with the Coach and their fellow swimmers. This is probably one of the reasons they are such a succesful program.
I also see a huge advantage to having post-grads in the mix. The fact that this team has great Olympians in the pool with them everyday gives them no excuse to not know what a successful "champion" looks and acts like.
Thanks to U of A for sharing their program with us.
It's only an "age group" set of answers if they don't believe in what they are saying - just rote spitting it out to make the coach happy. I don't believe that to be the case; they are all at quite a high level of swimming so these may be some of the things they feel got them there.
how about the ability to take chances, really the only way to get better is to try harder intervals in practice and your going to fail, thats scary and alot of times your going to go through alot of pain in taking those chances in practice
Frank Busch wants his athletes to take ownership of their swimming. In part one of this pre-practice pep talk, Frank starts an open discussion about what makes a swimmer great. Stay tuned for part two where the team discusses how to deal with adversity. June 9, 2009
Team Talk At U Of A, Part 1
ROFL ROFL
DUUUUDE confidence or work? u got to pick one! damn! hahaha
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To the point of UofA grade point-- several of the swimmers were named to the PAC-10 Academic team this year and have grade points in the high 3's and one diver was recognized for his outstanding academic work including a 4.0 grade point.”
http://www.arizonaathletics.com/sports/m-swim/spec-rel/042209aaa.html
that above ground pool in the back corner of shot is where I train every day. It's a solid 8m long and I own it.
“didn't know University of Arizona had moved to Tucson, ARKANSAS; looks just as beautiful and hot as I would imagine Arizona would be.”
Good lookin' out.
“ I think some of the best practices i've had are the ones that when I look at the sets I think, "man there is no way I can do this practice" but when you do complete something you thought you couldn't it builds pride, it builds confidence, it builds character. ”
“I don't understand why some people questions the intelligence of top programs”
“how about the ability to take chances, really the only way to get better is to try harder intervals in practice and your going to fail, thats scary and alot of times your going to go through alot of pain in taking those chances in practice
p.s. i love the sign language specialist”
oh and Garrett if you can get the U of A team to work harder by being around them then you should come film my team to help us work harder hahaha
To the point of UofA grade point-- several of the swimmers were named to the PAC-10 Academic team this year and have grade points in the high 3's and one diver was recognized for his outstanding academic work including a 4.0 grade point.
(1) Being confident in taking risks and the failures that might come with risks.
(2) Consistency in training
(3) Flexibility in approach to swimming, not just the ankles.
I also see a huge advantage to having post-grads in the mix. The fact that this team has great Olympians in the pool with them everyday gives them no excuse to not know what a successful "champion" looks and acts like.
Thanks to U of A for sharing their program with us.
“what an "age group" set of answers”
Looking forward to seeing some 'Zona dryland soon...WWW maybe?
p.s. i love the sign language specialist