By Rick Paine, Director of Swimming, American College Connection, The dictionary defines indicator- as something “to give evidence of.” Have you ever used indicators to help you believe in yourself and get mentally ready for a big meet? Here is a story about one of my former swimmers. John was in the middle of his taper for the Senior Championships where he hoped to make his national cut in the 200 free. He was just at the point in the taper where he was low in the water and pretty sluggish. In his words he felt like crap. Coach: John, what makes you think that? John: What voice?