Welcome to SwimEd: Education for coaches, athletes and parents. Join Matthew Grant and Jennifer Bowers as they examine the top swimming and sporting topics from three perspectives: the coaches, the athletes and the parents. In each episode, our listeners hear the conversations, stories, insights and advice we’ve been sharing for years on and off the pool deck that help coaches improve their coaching, athletes increase their performances and parents boost their support. Combined with interviews of experts in various field of study and even coaches from other sports, listeners get the latest information and new ways of thinking about swimming and sports. Episode 16 – Team Culture & Values Today we want to talk about building team culture and team values. As summer championships are right around the corner, coaches begin to think about the start of the next season. Part of that planning process is creating a team culture of success. In this episode, we will talk about processes that can lead to a better team culture. Do team building activities and goal setting sessions set the tone for the season, or are their more effective ways to lead your athletes into learning the values and habits that lead to success? These are the questions we will discuss today. Connect with Us: Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates about topics on the podcast. Contact Us: Have a topic suggestion or want to share your thoughts? Email us at [email protected]. Subscribe and Rate/Review: You'll help others find our podcast and make sure you don't miss an episode. Then leave a review to let us know what you think! Join us on weekly on SwimEd: Education for coaches, athletes and parents.