Swimmer’s Ear – Episode 21 – The Inner Ear

Swimmer's Ear - Podcast with Coach Sarah MacDonald

The inner ear is responsible for our sense of balance, and work-life balance is what Coach Sarah is discussing in this week’s episode of the Podcast. Hear about the swim coach “lifestyle” and some of her personal struggle in the past weeks.

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Swimmer’s Ear – Episode 20 – I’m Back

Swimmer's Ear - Podcast with Coach Sarah MacDonald

Coach Sarah has been on hiatus. The last five months were a lot to handle, and the Podcast took a backseat*. But now she’s back, motivated, and ready to dive back in (to sitting in her computer chair and talking about swimming).

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Swimmer’s Ear – Episode 17 – Take Pride

Swimmer's Ear - Podcast with Coach Sarah MacDonald

In this episode Coach Sarah briefly discusses two different scenarios she found herself faced with recently, both of which caused her to think more critically about the ways she takes pride in the coaching profession.

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Swimmer’s Ear – Episode 13 – Burnout

Swimmer's Ear - Podcast with Coach Sarah MacDonald

In this episode of the Swimmer’s Ear I discuss some research I’ve been doing for my Masters project. How do parents, peers, and coaches impact a swimmer’s engagement in the sport? Whose fault is it when a swimmer quits for good?

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