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Dryland Training: Six Exercises to Maintain Fitness During a Break

Dryland Training: Six Exercises to Maintain Fitness During a Break By J.R. Rosania In this article, I have illustrated six exercises that will help both recovery and spark fun. After a season, it’s sensible to take your training down a level, but continue to do enough to maintain fitness. These exer...

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Increased Data Usage is Taking Swimming Into the Future

Once Largely Dismissed, Data Usage is Taking Swimming Into the Future Russell Mark knew the look before coaches even had to open their mouths.  It was the early 2000s, and Mark had worked his way from a research assistant to a biomechanics analyst with USA Swimming. Using video technology, he prepar...

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Winning By a Tenth: Why Starts Matter More Than Ever

Winning By a Tenth: Why Starts Matter More Than Ever In swimming, just tenths or even hundredths of a second often separate medalists from non-medalists. The difference between winning and losing, standing on the podium or missing it, or qualifying for a championship final often comes down to a razo...

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Backstroke to Breaststroke: Which Turn is Right For You?

Backstroke to Breaststroke: Which Turn is Right For You? The transition from backstroke to breaststroke in the individual medley has become a major topic of discussion in the swimming world over the past decade. The crossover turn has largely dominated the competitive scene, favored almost unanimous...

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5 Rewards of Coaching or Teaching Someone Else to Swim

By Katie Lively, Swimming World College Intern There are a small handful of swimmers who truly dream of a career in coaching. The majority of us cringe slightly when we find out we need to figure out a way to teach our sport to an outsider. However, my own experience has shown me just how powerful t...

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ASCA Timothy Welsh Fellowship Program: Call For Fellows

Applications are now being accepted for the ASCA Timothy Welsh Fellows Program. In its 23nd year, this excellent career development program aims to identify and foster future swimming coach leaders. Annually, ASCA selects a group of coaches to spend a year of research, education, and career exposure...

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Different Strokes for Different Folks: The Best Swimming Streamline

By Dr. G. John Mullen No two people are alike, nor are two swimmers. Look at the NCAA championships or the various conference championships and you'll see similar body types at the pool, but no two are identical. Look around your high school conference meet and you'll see a greater variance in body ...

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6 Ways To Improve Your Flip Turn

6 Ways To Improve Your Flip Turn By Annie Grevers How many times have you been told to be quicker on your walls? Not to hesitate before flipping? Get your feet around faster? Probably quite a few times. Turns are not merely a fun accessory in swimming. They're a crucial part of our sport. How many t...

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Underwater Dolphin Kicking: 5 Tips To Bolster Improvement

Underwater Dolphin Kicking: 5 Scientific Technique Tips By Katie Wingert, Swimming World College Intern (From the Archive) Swimmers and coaches alike love to talk about the importance of the fifth stroke: underwater dolphin kicking. But it can be overwhelming at times to understand just how to impro...

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ASCA Announces Hall of Fame Class of 2025

The American Swimming Coaches Association announced today that exceptional coaches Ernie Maglischo and John Morse will be inducted into the ASCA Hall of Fame on September 3 at the World Clinic in Reno, Nevada. Maglischo is a revered coach and respected author who is the only coach to have won NCAA t...

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Motivational Monday: Establishing Your Voice as a Swimmer

Motivational Monday: Establishing Your Voice as a Swimmer As much as swimming is a team sport, most races are only completed by one person. However, the training often organized by coaches applies to many teammates instead of one person. Even though this practice is effective and makes sense for hel...

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Why Younger Swimmers Should Race Every Event

A Taste of Everything: Why Younger Swimmers Should Race Every Event In swimming, the topic of specialization of young athletes is often contentious and controversial. At the beginning of my career, I was extremely fortunate to grow up and participate in a program that put an emphasis on doing all di...