Smoke On The Water

A Swimmer and coach's Guide To Developing Mental Toughness

• Are you getting the most out of your training every day?
• Do you get too nervous in races to swim your best?
• Are you a mentally tough swimmer?
• Do you lose to opponents you shouldn't?

"Smoke on the Water has been a great tool for my swimmers. It's easy to understand and chock full of effective mental toughness exercises. Since we've been using it I've noticed a significant difference in my kids' confidence and how they handle big meet pressure! Thanks for all your help! Sue Parnes, Swim San Diego

Dr. G's classic book, Smoke On The Water introduces the reader to the importance of training the mental side of the sport and provides concrete steps, tips and motivational stories to help you free up your "super swimmer inside." Become more aware of your "inner coach." Understand how your pre-race and during race self-talk determines whether you'll soar with the eagles or gobble with the turkeys. Learn 5 Steps To Becoming A Champion, how to handle the pressure of big meets, how to read your pre-race nervousness and how to calm yourself down when necessary. Master the nuts and bolts of championship concentration and avoid the biggest mental mistake made by swimmers at every level. Smoke On The Water will train you to think like a winner, increase your self-confidence and train you to use mental rehearsal to improve your meet performances. Better manage the pain and fatigue of hard training so that you get more out of your daily practices. You can't swim your best when it counts the most without using your head. Use Smoke On The Water to train the mind of a champion.