Ready, Set, Coach Mike!
Hello readers, I am super excited to share my inspirational discussion with Mike Eastman. I got to know him as one of my coaches at the Race Club camp I attended. If you haven’t read that blog check it out!! https://www.hanikachhajer.com/2026/01/swim-sunscreen-oceanside.htm l. Mike is an experienced swimmer who swam at the University of Louisville in Kentucky and participated in many NCAA college meets. Right now, in my swimming journey, I am very close to achieving my goals, and this conversation has given me a deeper insight into what I can do to reach them. Here are the questions I asked him. Without further ado, I say, take your marks… GO!!! 1. What is your favorite part of coaching young swimmers? How do you set goals for them? Today, his favorite aspect of coaching is preparing future generations for success in water and beyond. When Mike sets goals for his swimmers, he follows a particular philosophy: “The person should come before the athlete.” He understands that ...