Coaches must adapt their counseling and presence to the specific personality of each individual athlete.

“you have to adapt to their personality the athlete”

Athletes should move toward being more accessible to the media and showcasing their personalities to tell their stories more effectively.

“I think that's where swimming needs to shift towards I think it's definitely going to move at a glacial Pace but I do think the more like pump and Circumstance we get is better”

Team USA has experienced a positive cultural shift toward better chemistry and mutual support among swimmers.

“I do think that that's been a cultural shift for sure and you I mean for the listeners I'll brag on Katie like her first Olympic team she was a fresh 15-year-old in 2004 well both of you were 15 when when you made your first Olympic team I know but we're talking about Katie here”