All welcome back! This post will help you get your swimmer’s shoulders ready for practice. Many teams have already ramped up practice, and many are getting ready. This is a VERY exciting time! With that, we want to bring you the best shoulder exercises for swimmers to ensure your shoulders are ready for the stress […]
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 […]
If you have access to a rowing machine, you have an awesome resource to test your energy system capacity and see how it relates to your swimming performance. For swimmers looking at rowing vs swimming training options, the rowing machine can provide surprisingly useful feedback about your aerobic engine and power output. Here are some […]
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 […]
What if I told you that most swimmers protect their skin from the sun—but completely ignore their eyes? Swimming is a favorite recreational activity for many, especially during the sunny summer months. But here’s the deal—if you’re swimming outdoors regularly, your eyes are taking a hit whether you feel it or not. Outdoor swimming pools […]
Learning to swim is one of the most valuable skills a person can ever acquire. But here’s the part most parents don’t think about—the earlier a child starts, the more natural, safe, and confident they become in the water. As a coach, I’ve seen this firsthand. Kids who learn to swim early don’t just feel […]
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 […]
I got this question as a direct message on Instagram and it sparked a huge wave of conversation in my head and I felt the best thing I could do was address is head on. We all know that when you’re in Sprint Swimming Races, the common theme is just to go as FAST as […]
Welcome Back! Today, we are going to discuss something that’s not often talked about within Butterfly Races: Butterfly Breakouts! (arguably one of the most overlooked speed opportunities in the entire race) As a Butterflier myself, I have a special place in my heart for this stroke, and this is an area that I struggled with […]
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, […]
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 […]
