Coach’s Intel: Edward Denny of Cal U Shares a Holiday-Themed Workout
Coach Edward Denny of Cal U shares a couple different holiday-themed workouts to try with your swimmers.
How to Flip Turn, dos and don’ts
There are two common mistakes that many swimmers of all abilities make when performing flip turns. The first and most frequently observed is gliding into the wall, causing the swimmer to lose speed thus slowing down the flip.
Coach’s Intel: Rocky Mountain Thunder Swimming’s Brent Bergstedt Shares a Mid-Season Workout
Rocky Mountain Thunder Swimming’s Brent Bergstedt shares a mid-season workout geared towards expanding a swimmer’s base.
Swimming Is All In Your Head
Your head position may be a major factor keeping you from becoming the best swimmer you can be.
Lessons From Legends: Coach Ray Bussard, An Independent Mind
Is your approach to competitive swimming as a coach, athlete or parent out of the mainstream? Do you think differently…outside the box? Then consider your perspective to what Coach Ray Bussard injected into the sport during his relatively short, 21-year coaching career.
Coach’s Intel: Tony Gallagher of the Palatine Tiger Sharks Shares an IM Intensive Set
Tony Gallagher from the Palatine Tiger Sharks shares an IM set that is easily to adaptable to different speeds and abilities.
Coach’s Intel: Dave Hedden of the Joliet Y Jets Shares a Set to Improve DPS
Dave Hedden of the Joliet Y Jets Swim Team shares a set designed to help swimmers improve their DPS when swimming at race speed.
Program Development with Chris Hadden: Establishing Philosophies and Values – Part I
“As far as staffing goes, Chris looks for three main things from his assistants: 1) reliability, 2) skilled when working with the youth, and 3) capabilities for learning.”
Sculling Paddles for an Early Catch
No matter what level of swimmer you are, there is always room to improve your “feel” for the water.
Lessons From Legends: USA Swimming’s Enduring Roses
“In November of 1975, the hotel convention room in Santa Ana, California was packed with young swim coaches attending USC Coach Peter Daland’s Western States Coaches Clinic. They sat eagerly, waiting to learn from experienced coaches, several of whom were among the best in the world. The 1976 Olympic year was underway…”
Coach’s Intel: Michael Fleming of MYST Shares a Set to Build IM Speed
Michael Fleming of MYST shares a set to help develop IM speed, while also showing his favorite way to improve underwater dolphin work.
Coach’s Intel: Andrew Hodgson of NTSC Shares a Kick Set to Help Close Like a Champ
Andrew Hodgson shares a set that helps athletes close like champs on the back-half of races.
Breaststroke Efficiency and the Foil Monofin
Breaststroke is arguably the most difficult stroke to coach, whether your swimmers are new to the sport or have more experience. Having said that, a well executed breaststroke is a thing of beauty and is well worth the time spent perfecting it.
Coach’s Intel: Hubert Williams of Sailfish Aquatics Shares a Set to Help Close IM Races
Hubert Williams of Sailfish Aquatics shares a set designed to help swimmers close out their IM races with authority.