Videos from FINA Golden Coaches’ Clinic Now Available on YouTube
The clinic provided insight into training of some of the world’s best swimmers. Featured above: Peter Andrew, father and coach of Michael Andrew.
7 Reasons Every Swimmer Should Go to Swim Meets
Swim meets provide valuable lessons and growing opportunities for swimmers. Here are 7 reasons every swimmer should be going to swim meets.
Coach’s Intel: Osvath’s Pace Buckets Set Pre-1:53 Breaststroke
Some cool insight into our Swim of the Week: after we recognized Missouri State’s Artur Osvath for his school-record 200 breast, Missouri State associate head coach Chelsea Dirks-Ham reached out with a specific set he used in his preparation that week.
A Lesson in Swim Coaching from a Buddhist Nun
This article has nothing to do with religion. What it is about is a lesson in swim coaching I learned from a Buddhist nun.
The Power of Training the Details
If you want big change in the water this season, start with the small things.
10 Things Non-Swimmers Will Never Understand About Swimming
For the casual observer, swimmers might seem like a bizarre lot. Here are 10 things that non-swimmers will never understand about swimming.
Horton, Campbell Sisters, Larkin Reveal Their Toughest Sets Ever
Ever tried a 4k IM on for size? Mitch Larkin of Australia has! Check out what he and some of his elite Aussie teammates reveal as their toughest sets ever!
The 5 Benefits of Swim-Specific Strength Based Training
In this post touch on 5 (of the many) benefits of swim-specific strength training.
Upping the InZanity: Grothe is Getting Faster!
This is Zane Grothe’s favorite set and he dropped a total of 23 seconds off of it from one year ago!
Dennis Pursley Doesn’t Use The Word ‘Taper’
Taper. Rest. Preparation. Drop tapers. Swim coaches have a million words to describe the art of resting, and often it seems every coach has a different definition of each term. But Pursley says the terminology truly does matter – at least in the mind of the athlete.
MentorMatched: Learn from USA Olympic Coach David Marsh
Learn from USA Olympic Coach David Marsh & his Team Elite swimmers in his new interactive online course! Coach Marsh goes in-depth into what it takes to bring your swimming to the next level.
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The 5 Benefits of Swim-Specific Strength Based Training
Despite the countless benefits resistance training has for both the athletic and non-athletic populations, misconceptions and misinformation abound.
5 Reasons You Should Be Doing Lots of Vertical Kicking This Season
Vertical kicking is a great way to level up your kick. Here are five reasons to spend more time in the deep end kicking vertically.
Swimmers and Supplements: It’s at Your Own Risk
Swimmers are always on the lookout for an edge over the competition. Here’s why you should be careful when looking to supplements for that boost.
This Year Try Being Grateful for the Setbacks in the Pool
Struggling to improve? Here’s why those setbacks, trials and tribulations are to your benefit.