Elite Coaching (and Athletics) is a Heavy Lifestyle

Elite coaching isn't a myth. It's a choice and science built on relentless work, crystal‑clear goals, and total alignment of mind, heart, and body. In this episode of Heavy Or Not, The OG Swim Guide, #63, we break down some of the bits of what it takes to train like the world's top athletes. What "elite" really means and why it's a whole different universe from ordinary competition The brutal training load: 12 sessions/week, 6 hours/day, 24,000 m of swimming daily The three‑key framework: mind (goal clarity), heart (inner drive), body (smart recovery) The seven pillars of elite coaching—from active listening to adaptive programming The deeper motivators beyond money: honor, legacy, and self‑mastery The Brutal (and Beautiful) Truth About What It Really Takes to Be Elite in Sport Also see the full seminar called Elite Coaching, level 1, from Dennis Antonio Cordova in the course at WAFSU.org. From Vision to Victory: Craft Crystal‑Clear Goals for High‑Performance Success Subscribe to this podcast and share with others.