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Superior Results from Data-Driven Coaching

Coaches all over the world are finding innovative technologies to integrate into their programs in order to collect information and increase their swimmers’ engagement and accountability.

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Kick Faster In Freestyle and Dolphin Kick

One of my pet peeves is when coaches refer to the up kick on freestyle (or dolphin kick) as the ‘recovery phase’ of the kick.

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Win With SwimOutlet And Funky Trunks

Aussie Funky Trunks athlete Jack Gerrard won bronze in the Men’s 400 Free Relay at Windsor on Day 1.

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Epic Showdown: Kitajima vs. Hansen 2004 Olympic Games

The rivalry between Kosuke Kitajima and Brendan Hansen is one of the most well-known in swimming, and it came to a head at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens.

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How to Speed Up Your Kick from Hip to Knee to Ankle

The amount of propulsion generated by the kick is arguably the most important difference among fast and not-so-fast swimmers.

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VIDEO: Bob Bowman Talks to 2016 FINA Convention

FINA hosted its 4th World Aquatics Convention in Windsor, Canada with famed coach Bob Bowman – who coached Michael Phelps his entire career – among the big-name coaches speaking to the assembly.

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2 Sneaky Ways to Get More Dolphin Kicks in at Practice

There is no getting around it: if you want to become a more prolific dolphin kicker, you need to be doing more dolphin kicking in practice. Here’s how.

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Try This Vertical Kicking Set That Will Leave Your Legs Shaking

Low on pool space? Level up your kick with this gong-show of a vertical kick workout that will leave your legs quivering.

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Here’s a Set That Will Help You Level Up Your IM & Stroke Events

Looking to take your individual medley swimming to the next level? Here is an IM set from one of the best swim teams in the country, Badger Aquatics.

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Breeja Larson loves training with Garrett McCaffrey in Phoenix (Video)

After taking 2nd in the 100 Breast at ATT Nats tonight, Breeja Larson discusses moving home to Tempe and training with Phoenix Swim Club under the tutelage of Swimswam’s own Garrett McCaffrey.

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Larkin May Be Leaning Towards Commercial, Home Of Campbell Sisters

On his coaching tour, 2016 Olympic silver medalist Mitch Larkin of Australia may have found a ‘swimming family’ under Simon Cusack at Commercial Swimming Club.

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Cal Coach Dave Durden Breaks Down Short Course Training

Dave Durden, head coach of the Cal Golden Bears and an Arena Elite Team Ambassador, breaks down short course training….

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2017 Pittsburgh Swim Camps – Sign Up Today

We are excited to have you attend our camps this summer. We are looking forward to working with each camper, whether the are just learning to swim or looking to master some of the best training and technique methods used by the University of Pittsburgh coaching staff.

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Lower Minimums On Custom Swim Towels Until January

Custom Woven Towels is the leading source for custom swim towels.

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The Lies We Tell Ourselves That Keep Us From Swimming Faster

Elite swimmers like Matt Grevers know the value of working hard in practice. Here are 3 little lies you tell yourself that are keeping you from training to your potential.

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