Welcome Back! Today, we are going to dissect the Breaststroke Rules and how they affect Breaststroke Breakouts. We already have a blog series dedicated to Breaststroke and the Breaststroke Pullouts themselves, so if you’re looking for a more technical deep dive – be sure to read those series. Otherwise, we are going to discuss the […]
When it comes to improving swimming performance, many athletes focus primarily on upper-body conditioning and technique refinement. But mounting research reveals that swimmers who prioritize leg-specific training in and out of the water gain a crucial edge in the pool. A 2022 study published in the Biology journal found that nine weeks of combined dryland […]
Welcome back! I had a great swim lesson the other day, where I came up with a new phrase to describe Butterfly Timing to an Age Group Swimmer and I immediately felt like I needed to share it with y’all. As swim coaches, we know that teaching Butterfly to Age Group Swimmers can be extremely […]
Welcome Back! Today, we are going to discuss Butterfly Open Turns and 3 ways to maximize your Open Turns for the better. Let’s get started! There’s a lot of talk about the importance of underwaters in Butterfly and Short Course Racing, and for sure – they are totally a component of a really fast Butterfly […]
While learning to swim late in life as an adult is okay, the benefits of learning it early far outweigh the benefits of doing it later. Swimming can be taught to babies as young as eight weeks old, and the skills they gain, even at this young age, can be helpful in the future. Your […]
The allure of open-water swimming extends far beyond the confines of chlorinated pools. Every year, thousands of swimmers venture into oceans, lakes, and rivers, seeking adventure and connection with nature. This article delves into crucial safety considerations often overlooked by traditional swimming resources. We will explore environmental hazards that impact water quality and provide practical […]
Welcome Back! Today, we are going to discuss something that’s not often talked about within Butterfly Races: Butterfly Breakouts! As a Butterflier myself, I have a special place in my heart for this stroke and this is an area that I struggled with as an athlete. I want to digest what I have learned from […]
Welcome Back! Today, I felt inspired to talk about a subject I normally teach about – but haven’t written a blog on: Olympic Backstroke Swimming Technique or a Deep-Elbow Catch. The reason I dove into this subject is because we always coach about a High Elbow Catch in Freestyle, which is actually in turn the […]
Regardless of how long it has been since you started swimming, motivation is essential to making progress and achieving your overall athletic goals. However, it’s extremely common for swimmers to struggle with staying motivated, whether it’s due to being burned out from training or not being able to perform as expected during competitions. As such, […]
Swimming is a favorite recreational activity for many, especially during the sunny summer months. Outdoor swimming pools offer a refreshing escape from the heat. Places like the Coral Gables Venetian Pool in Florida or Lakeside Swim Club in Kentucky are prime examples of popular destinations where people can enjoy a day in the sun while […]
9 Days – a marathon of a meet. Many of you are now back home with your teams – attempting to finish out this summer season with tired and baggy eyes. I am too. I was actually in Indianapolis for 2.5 weeks before I came home. The night I got back I remember thinking to […]
Underwater Video Analysis is a super power for swim coaches. We can use it to show, rather than tell, our swimmers where their swim technique is out of alignment. But did you know that nearly 60% of swimmers HAVEN’T seen themselves on video? This is a problem for the swimming community as a whole. The […]
