Coach Jason Pullano

Highland Park High School Head Swim Coach 🏊🏻‍♀️🏊🏻‍♂️ | Science Teacher 🧬🥽 | Spreadsheet Ninja 💻 | Girl Dad👨‍👧

[Kyle Sockwell @kylesockwell]

If a magic swimming genie granted me three wishes, one of those wishes would be for a Four Nations Style Dual Meet Tournament in 2026.

I cannot emphasize enough how high the ceiling would be for an event like this. So much storytelling to be done with an event like this.

[Coach Jason Pullano @CoachPullano]

@Braden_Keith The swim coach from The 13th Year.
Coaching two boys to go under the existing state record is unbelievable, even if one of them is a merman.

[Pete Delkus @wfaaweather]

Morning! Well below freezing 1st thing this morning but temps will warm once the sun gets going. Above freezing for most of DFW between 9-10am with highs around 50° later today. Areas that saw the most snow will warm a little slower. #wfaaweather

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Ted Lasso isn’t just a coach; he’s a playbook on leadership.

His infectious positivity and authenticity are a winning formula for any coach.

He reminds us to stay curious, use humor to connect, and always be true to ourselves.

Here are 7 Leadership Lessons from Ted Lasso.

1: BRING POSITIVE ENERGY - Ted is incredibly positive and optimistic, even in adversity. He encourages his team to focus on their strengths and celebrate their successes, no matter how small. TL: "I do love a locker room. It smells like potential."

2: SHOW EMPATHY - Ted is empathetic and takes the time to get to know his players personally. It is all about RELATIONSHIPS with Ted. TL: "Your body is like day-old rice. If it ain't warmed up properly, something real bad could happen."

3: BE AUTHENTIC - Ted is authentic and genuine. He doesn't try to be anyone other than himself. He is honest with his players and colleagues, even when it is difficult. TL: "You know what the happiest animal on Earth is? It's a goldfish. Do you know why? It's got a 10-second memory."

4: USE HUMOR - Ted has a great sense of humor. He uses it to diffuse tension and bring his team together. He doesn't take himself too seriously and encourages his players to have fun and enjoy the game. TL: "It's kind of like back in the '80s when 'bad' meant 'good.'"

5: BE COLLABORATIVE - Ted believes in collaboration and teamwork. He encourages his players to work together. TL: "I promise you there is something worse out there than being sad, and that's being alone and being sad. Ain't no one in this room alone."

6: BE A CONNECTOR - Ted is a connector of people. He understands that a connected team is a winning team. TL: "If you care about someone, and you got a little love in your heart, there ain't nothing you can't get through together."

7: BE CURIOUS! - Ted does not know it all. He does not have all the answers. He does have ALL of the questions. But he is curious! TL: "I feel like we fell out of the lucky tree and hit every branch on the way down, ended up in a pool of cash and Sour Patch Kids."

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[Coach Jason Pullano @CoachPullano]

@Braden_Keith I think if he retired today, he’d race and breed horses for at least 10 years before he picks up a basketball again. Every interview he does SCREAMS “ball ain’t life. It’s my 9-5”

[Coach Jason Pullano @CoachPullano]

@Braden_Keith Throw in the Statue of Liberty as a kicker

[Coach Jason Pullano @CoachPullano]

@Braden_Keith Intentional? Mind game? Mean girl tactics? Or the more likely option: brain fart

[Coach Jason Pullano @CoachPullano]

@kylesockwell Ice. Cold. Take……..

[Principal Project @PrincipalProj]

Out with the old staff handbook, in with the new digital communication hub!

Check out the approach that worked for P @kjones_m and get the template! → https://t.co/2EAyZjkCak

[Coach Jason Pullano @CoachPullano]

@Braden_Keith I’m more concerned that there are only 6 lanes.

[Coach Jason Pullano @CoachPullano]

@Braden_Keith @SirHerb_the3rd *in a parallel universe’s future where the suit ban never happened*

@ArenaSwimming Releases their self forming Nanite X-Glide Mk 50 ahead of the 2052 Abu Dhabi Olympic Games - the first Olympic Games ever hosted exclusively in a biodome

[Mike Anzano @mikeanzano]

Most athletes don’t need a periodization plan.

They need
- skill work
- speed work
- fun

Keep it simple.

[Coach Jason Pullano @CoachPullano]

@AquAlchemist @Braden_Keith Shame is shame

[Coach Jason Pullano @CoachPullano]

@AquAlchemist @Braden_Keith Yes. Shame on those that shame publicly.

[Coach Jason Pullano @CoachPullano]

@Braden_Keith If there’s ever been a reason to use a 9th lane, this would be it.

[Coach Jason Pullano @CoachPullano]

@Braden_Keith Booooooo! You have 10 lanes for a reason!!!!

[Coach Jason Pullano @CoachPullano]

@Braden_Keith

[Coach Jason Pullano @CoachPullano]

@Braden_Keith

[Coach Jason Pullano @CoachPullano]

@Braden_Keith