Look, I understand if you don't want to hear another "solution" to your swimmer's competition problems.
You've already tried everything, haven't you?
More technique camps. Better coaching. Expensive equipment. Extra training sessions.
And yet here you are, still watching your swimmer crush it in practice… only to watch their confidence crumble the moment they step onto the competition deck.
But before you close this page, let me ask you something that might make you uncomfortable:
How much have you invested in your swimmer's career this year?
- €3,000 on that technique camp in Spain where they worked on strokes they already knew?
- €200 on tech suits that made absolutely zero difference in their competition mindset?
- €2,500 on private coaching sessions that improved practice times but not race performance?
- €4,000 on travel and accommodations for meets where they underperformed?
All focused on the physical side of swimming.
All missing the one thing that actually determines whether your swimmer will perform their best when it matters most.
The €15,000 Question Every Swimming Family Must Face
Before I tell you what that missing piece is, I need you to understand something about the swimming investment you're already making.
Most families I work with across Europe have spent more on swimming this season than many people spend on a car.
- Club fees: €2,000-€4,000
- Private coaching: €2,000-€5,000
- Training camps: €3,000-€9,000
- Competition travel: €2,000-€5,000
- Equipment and suits: €800-€2,000
- Hotels and accommodation: €1,500-€4,000
And that's just the financial cost.
What about the emotional investment?
The early morning drives to training. The family holidays planned around competition schedules. The stress of watching your talented swimmer struggle when it should be their moment to shine.
My Story: From Olympic Failure to Swiss Record
David Karasek
Former Swiss Olympic swimmer (2012 London Games)
10x Swiss National Champion
Former Swiss record holder in the 200m Individual Medley
I'm a former Swiss Olympic swimmer who competed in the 2012 London Games, a 10x Swiss National Champion, and former Swiss record holder in the 200m Individual Medley.
I've trained alongside world record holders at the University of Virginia—the same programme that produced swimming legends like Gretchen Walsh, Alex Walsh, and Kate Douglas.
I've worked directly with Michael Phelps's longtime sports psychologist—the same expert who helped the greatest swimmer of all time manage pressure and perform when everything was on the line.
But here's what makes my story different from every other "expert" who's tried to help your swimmer:
I didn't start as a mental training guru.
I started as a swimmer who had the exact same problem your swimmer has right now.
I was the kid who would absolutely dominate in practice… then completely fall apart in competition.
And my parents? They felt exactly like you do right now.
The Competition Flip: What Happens in Those Critical 60 Seconds
So what's the real problem?
What's the thing that happens in those 60 seconds before your swimmer races that sabotages months of training?
It's something I call "The Competition Flip."
Here's how it works:
During practice, your swimmer's brain operates in what neuroscientists call "process mode."
But the moment they step onto a competition deck, something changes.
Their brain automatically switches into "outcome mode."
And that mental switch—that "Competition Flip"—changes everything.
This isn't "nerves." This isn't a lack of mental toughness.
This is a completely predictable neurological response that happens when an athlete's brain perceives competition as a threat instead of an opportunity.
The Smart Money: Why €280 Per Month Changes Everything
Transform Your Swimmer's Career
per month for six months
That's less than:
- Two private coaching sessions (€100-€200 each)
- One weekend competition trip with accommodation
- Half your annual tech suit budget
- One-tenth of a typical international training camp
Yet what could that €280 per month get you?
- A swimmer who finally accesses their potential when it matters most
- A child who walks tall after races instead of crying in disappointment
- A family that can actually enjoy competition weekends instead of dreading them
- Years of improved performance that open doors to team selections and scholarship opportunities
Introducing: The World's First Online Swim Camp
After I retired from competition, I became obsessed with a question:
Why are these mental training techniques only available to elite swimmers?
I took everything I learned from Michael Phelps's sports psychologist.
I combined it with everything I discovered during my own transformation from "choker" to Olympian.
I studied the mental preparation methods used by champions in swimming, track and field, tennis, golf—any sport where athletes have to perform under pressure.
And I created something that had never existed before:
A complete mental training system designed specifically for competitive swimmers and their families.
Here's exactly how it works:
Months 1-3: Foundation Phase
Your swimmer learns the fundamentals of mental preparation through one-on-one coaching sessions with me every two weeks. We start with an in-depth analysis of their current mental approach, then build a personalised system for staying in "process mode" during competition.
Months 4-5: Integration Phase
We shift to group coaching sessions where your swimmer practices their mental skills with other serious competitive swimmers from across Europe. This phase focuses on making mental preparation as automatic as their stroke technique.
Month 6: Competition Optimisation Phase
Before your swimmer's biggest meet of the season, we have two additional one-on-one sessions to fine-tune their mental preparation and ensure they peak at exactly the right moment.
Real Families, Real Transformations
The Andersen Family (Denmark)
"Our 15-year-old son Marcus was having panic attacks before big races. We'd spent €4,000 on a training camp in Australia that made no difference. Three months with David? Marcus asked when the next big meet was. He had personal bests in 5 out of 6 events at Junior Nationals and made his first national team."
Sarah and Michael Thompson (UK)
"We weren't sure Emma needed mental training because she usually swam well, but her times had plateaued for 18 months. Working with David changed everything. Not just her swimming—her approach to school improved too. She's more confident in everything she does."
Roberto from Switzerland (Age 16)
"I used to feel sick before every race. My parents spent so much money on camps and coaching, but nothing worked. David taught me how to flip the switch in my mind. Now I actually look forward to racing. I broke three club records in my first meet after starting the programme."
Anna from Austria (Age 14)
"I was terrified of the 200m butterfly. Every time I had to race it, I would get so nervous I couldn't sleep the night before. After working with David for just two months, I dropped 20 seconds and finished third at Junior Nationals. But the best part? I love racing now. The fear is completely gone."
Protected by Our 60-Day Family Guarantee
Complete 60-Day Money-Back Guarantee
If your swimmer doesn't feel more confident in competition within the first 30 days... If they don't start executing their races with better focus and composure... If your family doesn't see measurable improvement in how they handle competition pressure... I'll refund every penny immediately.
No questions asked. No complicated process. No risk whatsoever.
That's how confident I am that this programme will work for your swimmer and your family.
Your Family Athletic Development Assessment: The Next Step
Now, here's what happens next.
We don't accept everyone into the programme.
We keep it small on purpose, because we coach each swimmer and family personally.
So the first step is what we call a Family Athletic Development Assessment.
This isn't a sales call.
It's a comprehensive 45-60 minute session where we analyse your swimmer's current mental approach and identify exactly what's holding them back in competition.
During this assessment, I'll show you:
- The specific mental patterns that are sabotaging your swimmer's races
- Why their current approach to competition preparation isn't working
- Exactly what needs to change for them to race like they train
- How our family-inclusive approach supports your swimmer's holistic development
- Whether your swimmer and family are a good fit for our programme
If your swimmer is a good fit, I'll extend a personal invitation to join.
If they're not, you'll still walk away with more insight into their mental game than you've ever had before.
But here's what makes this assessment special:
It's designed around European family values.
We discuss academic-athletic balance (because your swimmer's education matters just as much as their swimming).
We talk about character development alongside performance improvement.
We address how this programme can strengthen your family's relationship with competitive swimming, not add stress to it.
The Choice Every Swimming Family Must Make
So the question isn't whether this programme works.
The question is whether you're ready to give your swimmer the mental tools they need to finally reach their potential.
Whether you're ready to stop hoping things will get better and start making them better.
Whether you're ready to see all those years of training, all those early morning practices, all those sacrifices finally pay off the way they should.
Every week this problem continues is another week where they're practising the wrong mental patterns.
Another week where they're strengthening the very habits that cause them to underperform when it matters most.
The families who get the best results?
They're the ones who recognise that mental training isn't something you add to your swimmer's development.
It's the foundation that makes everything else work.
The missing piece that transforms potential into performance.
The investment that pays dividends for years to come.
Don't let your swimmer spend another season wondering why they can't race like they train.
Don't let them develop a reputation as someone who "doesn't perform well under pressure."
Don't miss another opportunity to help them access the potential you know they have.
This comprehensive session is completely free, with no obligation to join the programme.
Even if your swimmer isn't accepted, you'll gain more insight into their mental game than you've ever had before.
But with only 10 spots available this month, and European swimming families taking time to make thoughtful decisions, these assessments book quickly.
Your swimmer's breakthrough is waiting.
The confidence they need. The performance they deserve. The joy in competition they've been missing.
It's all within reach.
But only if you take the first step.
I can't wait to help your swimmer—and your family—achieve it.
David Karasek
Former Swiss Olympian, 10x Swiss National Champion
Creator of The World's First Online Swim Camp
P.S.
Remember, this Family Athletic Development Assessment is completely free and there's no obligation to join the programme. Even if your swimmer isn't accepted, you'll gain more insight into their mental game than you've ever had before. But with only 10 spots available this month, you need to find out more today. Don't let your swimmer spend another season struggling when the solution is right here waiting for them.
P.P.S.
I told you not to click this page if you want your swimmer to keep performing in competitions like they do in practice. The fact that you read this entire presentation tells me everything I need to know about you as a parent. You're not willing to accept mediocrity. You're not satisfied with wasted potential. You're ready to do whatever it takes to help your swimmer succeed. That's exactly the kind of family whose swimmer thrives in this programme. Find out more now and let's make it happen.
Frequently Asked Questions
I understand the scepticism. You've probably tried other approaches that promised results. That's why I've shared specific techniques, the science behind them, and real results from hundreds of European swimmers. Plus, you're covered by a complete 60-day money-back guarantee. If it doesn't work, you get every penny back.
Most sports psychology is generic across all sports. This programme is swimming-specific, developed by a former Olympian who overcame the exact same struggles your swimmer faces. It's also a complete systematic approach over six months, not just occasional sessions. We also include family support, which most traditional sports psychology doesn't offer.
The daily mental training takes just 3-5 minutes—less time than they spend putting on their swim kit. It's designed to enhance their current training and academic performance, not compete with it. In fact, swimmers often find their school focus improves once they learn these mental skills. We specifically accommodate European school schedules and academic priorities.
That's exactly who this programme is designed for. We don't need them to be mentally strong already—we teach them how to become mentally strong. The swimmers who benefit most are often the ones who struggle most with competition anxiety. Our approach meets them where they are and builds confidence systematically.
Investment details are shared during the free Family Athletic Development Assessment, after we determine if your swimmer is a good fit. What I can tell you is that it's less per month than most families spend on private coaching sessions, and it's designed to replace ineffective spending rather than add to your swimming budget.
I understand this is a significant family decision. But consider the cost of NOT addressing this issue: missed opportunities, wasted potential, and years of disappointing race results. Many families find that one breakthrough performance pays for the entire programme through team selections or opportunities that wouldn't have been possible otherwise. We also offer payment plans to make this accessible for committed families.
This was a common concern before COVID, but European families have discovered that online coaching often provides better results than traditional in-person approaches. Your swimmer gets dedicated one-on-one attention rather than competing for a coach's focus with 20 other swimmers. Video analysis allows for detailed review, and our techniques can be practised and refined repeatedly. Many parents tell us they prefer the convenience and personal attention of our online approach.
We design everything around European family life and school schedules. Sessions are scheduled at times that work for your family, we provide flexible rescheduling when needed, and the daily practices take just minutes. Our goal is to enhance your family's swimming experience, not add stress to it.