All Training is Not Physical by Dr. Rayma Ditson-Sommer | ASCA Talk #010

This week's American Swimming Coaches Association talk comes from Dr. Rayma Ditson Sommer. Her presentation "All Training is Not Physical" focuses on the importance of understanding and utilizing brain waves in training. The talk covers the speaker's experience in working with attention deficit clients, including Olympic Champion, Gary Hall Junior. Dr. Rayma highlights the critical differences between attention, relaxation, and focus, as well as the role of brainwaves. Delta, Theta, Alpha, Beta. In determining a person's ability to perform at their best. Remember what Romain Barnier said last week about relaxation... Dr. Rayma also shares examples of practical techniques to help athletes improve their focus and achieve optimal performance. Such as unrolling the ears for bilateral hearing, speaking into the right ear for direct communication. And utilizing neurotechnology with light and sound to achieve a relaxation response. These methods have proven to be effective not only in improving athletes' performance but also in helping them better manage stress, anxiety, and overall well-being. Don't forget to sign up for this year's World Clinic being held in Dallas, Texas September 6th through 9th. Go to swimmingcoach.org to sign up. Our Sponsors: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BRATTER PA IMMIGRATION LAW⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ : Exclusive immigration representation of athletes, entrepreneurs, artists, investors, and entertainers. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SWIM ANGELFISH:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Receive the tools and skills needed to teach swimmers with autism, physical disabilities, anxiety, sensory and motor conditions with Swim Angelfish, the global leader in adaptive swim. Get certified online today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BEINE WELLNESS BUILDING: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Individualize your nutrition with genetic testing and personalized plans. Eat, supplement, and recover based on your genetics. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SWIMSTRONG DRYLAND:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SwimStrong Dryland inspires and changes the lives of competitive swimmers through strength and leadership training, motivation and care. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IMAGINE SWIMMING:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NYC's Premier Swim School is looking for instructors and coaches! Lessons for all ages, from Baby Swim to adults, along with competitive club teams. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VASA:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Essential dryland for stronger, better, faster swimmers. Save 10% using the code "brett" at checkout! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DESTRO SWIM TOWERS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ : Save $150 per double swim tower by using the code "brett" at checkout! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INTL SWIMMING HALL OF FAME: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Help preserve swimming history by joining the 1 in 1000 Club! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #swimming #swimcoach #swimmer