Sergio Lopez Miro: Wisdom from Swimming’s Yoda, Episode #96, 12-29-20
Harnessing the power of the mind through meditation, visualization and positivity sets you up for success and greater enjoyment of life, no matter what the phase or situation. Elite swim coach Sergio Lopez Miro joins the show to talk with Kelly and Maria about his winning mindset that includes powerful mind exercises and chasing authenticity.
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MORE ABOUT SERGIO LOPEZ MIRO
Sergio Lopez Miro has one of the most diverse and deep resumes in the sport of swimming. As a swimmer himself, he earned a bronze medal in the 1988 Olympic Games in the 200-meter breaststroke. He has continued his swimming career as a coach, having many athletes on the Olympic level and swimmers that earned Olympic gold medals.
Prior to Sergio’s current position as the head men’s and women’s swim coach at Virginia Tech, he either headed up or served in a large capacity in the success of the Singapore National Team, Auburn University, West Virginia University, Northwestern University, and the prestigious bowls school, coaching such greats as Ryan Murphy, Joseph Schooling, Caleb Dressel and Santo Condorelli.
Episode Topics and Mentions
Joseph Schooling
Ryan Murphy
Caeleb Dressel
Santo Condorelli
Virginia Tech
Singapore National Team
Auburn University
West Virginia University
Northwestern University
Spain
Catalonia
Meditation
Visualization
Mental health
Authenticity
Michael Phelps
Southeast Asia
Singapore
Indi app
Sergio Lopez Miro’s YouTube channel
Sergio Lopez Miro on Instagram
Takeaways
Maria
1. Remember how powerful your mind and thoughts are. Use techniques such as meditation and visualization.
2. Cry for five minutes then get over it. Acknowledge painful emotions and then move on to the next thing.
Kelly
1. Don’t lose sight of you and cling to your authenticity.
2. In athletics and in life, remember that your 100 percent today might only be a 7 and that’s okay. Consistency is more important than perfection.
Quote of the Week
“Life’s pretty simple and short. You’re born, you live, you die. Don’t waste time, enjoy life.“ – Sergio Lopez Miro
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