There are two types of athletes in the world. Which type are you?

There are the types of athletes who do the right thing when the coach is watching, and only when the coach is watching. Generally this type of athlete feels like most pratices are "too hard" -- and often wonders why the coach asks so much.

There are the types of athletes who do the right thing when the coach isn't watching. Normally this type of athlete leaves practice after not doing so well, and they cannot wait for the next practice opportunity.

Which one are you?

Think about it, and honestly come up with a conclusion. Are you striving for some degree of mediocrity, or are you going to turn into the best athlete you can be?

Most athletes start as the first type -- while a few seem to be born with an innate idea of the second. My view is that we have quite a few people who are starting to function as the second type of athlete. It's not like everyone is the second type right now, but we're doing better each week at T2 Aquatics -- and moving as a group in the right direction. If you are leading the charge, keep going. You will be successful as an athlete, and later in life as a parent and a professional.

Which type would you like to see developed in yourself?