What do Ryan Lochte, Ryan Murphy, Elizabeth Beisel, Jacob Pebley, and Gemma Spofforth all have in common? Each trained under legendary Olympic swim coaches who turned raw talent into world-class speed. Behind every gold medal in Backstroke lies a coach who sees what others don’t — a coach who can spot inefficiencies in a single […]
What if I told you one of the best ways to get faster in the pool doesn’t involve your arms at all? That’s right — the Flutter Kick is your secret weapon. It’s simple, effective, and one of my personal favorite ways to build speed and endurance. Why I Love the Flutter Kick Honestly, this […]
What if I told you there’s a pair of fins designed just for Breaststroke — and you can’t find them anywhere? That’s right. While Freestyle and Butterfly swimmers have dozens of fin styles to choose from, Breaststrokers have spent years chasing down a tool that almost disappeared: the Speedo Breaststroke Fins (and their cousins from […]
What if I told you… What if I told you there’s a simple way to clean up your Freestyle timing—and make your stroke look instantly smoother? The Catch-Up Drill has been a staple for swimmers of all levels, from Olympians to Masters, because it teaches the THREE KEYS to efficient Freestyle: patience, distance per stroke, […]
What if I told you that most swimmers are giving away free speed—just because of how they start their pull? It’s true. I see it in pools everywhere. Whether you’re a 10-year-old learning the ropes or a masters swimmer chasing best times, the High Elbow Catch can transform your Freestyle. Let’s break down what it […]
What if I told you there’s a simple Drill that forces swimmers to develop better Kick Power, Bodyline Control, and Core Strength—all without swimming a single lap? The truth is, most athletes (from Age-Groupers to Masters) are leaving speed in the water because their Kick isn’t trained properly. That’s where Vertical Kick comes in. It’s […]
What if I told you that a 30-minute high intensity swim workout could improve your race pace more than an entire 90-minute practice? Sounds wild, right? But it’s true. The best swimmers in the world don’t just swim endless laps — they train with intensity. Michael Phelps, Katie Ledecky, and countless Olympians use high intensity […]
What if I told you the hardest swimming stroke isn’t always the one you think it is? Most swimmers will shout out Butterfly without hesitation—but is that really true? Let’s dive in and break down the debate once and for all. Understanding which stroke is the most challenging isn’t just about bragging rights at practice. […]
Why Learn the Side Stroke? Most competitive swimmers today think of Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, and Butterfly as “the strokes that matter.” But what if I told you there’s another stroke that can make you a smoother Freestyler, a stronger kicker, and a more confident Open-water swimmer—yet almost no one practices it? That stroke is the […]
What if I told you that your ability to back float has almost nothing to do with your swimming talent—and everything to do with physics you can control? Here’s the brutal truth: Most swimmers struggle with back floating because they’re fighting their own body’s natural buoyancy patterns. They tense up, hold their breath, and position […]
Have you ever been listening to someone talk and thought to yourself, “Wow, I need to write that down?!” That’s the sign of somebody you should listen to. After all, anybody can explain a simple concept. But the mark of a true genius is when they can take a complex concept and make it simple. […]
Welcome Back! In today’s blog, we are going to discuss something a bit more uncommon about Breaststroke – it’s breathing cycle. Breaststroke Breathing is a very interesting topic because compared to the other 3 strokes, Breaststroke requires athletes to be very comfortable with very little oxygen. Let’s dive further into why… Whenever I coach an […]
