Coaches Education

The American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA) has officially released the preliminary schedule and opened registration for its 2025 ASCA World Clinic presented by Fitter & Faster Swim Camps, set to take place at the Peppermill Resort in Reno, Nevada, September 2-5. In its 57th year, 2025 ASCA Wor...

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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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...

Swim Like A. Fish: 3 Easy Steps for a Successful Breaststroke Pullout (Video) Swim Like A. Fish is a Virtual Swim Coaching Business that provides services including: Coaching Courses, Training Plans, Video & Race Analysis, Swim Coach Mentorship, Virtual Swim Lessons, and Camps! To find out more info...

The Method of Cupping: Is the Recovery Technique Beneficial? As the 2016 campaign progressed, there was no shortage of storylines in the sport. Michael Phelps' last dance. Katie Ledecky's dominance. Anthony Ervin with a title surge in the 50 freestyle, 16 years after his initial Olympic gold. But on...

By Dr. G. John Mullen, Swimming World Contributor (From the Archive) Parents and coaches, pay attention. Concussions do happen in the pool. The below will help guide you through the risks, symptoms, and treatments for concussions. Be head smart in the pool with the complete guide to swimming concuss...

By Eric Bugby, Swimming World Archive Congratulations, you’ve made the decision to swim in college. Swimming in the NCAA, NAIA, NJCAA, or CCCAA is an opportunity and feeling like none other. It combines the best of club and high school. The people you meet and friends you make will last a lifetime. ...

Portugal, Spain and Ireland Join Forces With The International Federation of Swim Coaches National coaching organisations from Portugal, Spain and Ireland are the latest countries to join the International Federation of Swim Coaches Associations (IFSCA). The IFSCA announced today that the Irish Sw.....

Swimmer IQ: What is Undulation (From Swim Like A. Fish) Swim Like A. Fish is a Virtual Swim Coaching Business that provides services including: Coaching Courses, Training Plans, Video & Race Analysis, Swim Coach Mentorship, Virtual Swim Lessons, and Camps! To find out more information on our offerin...

How They Train: The Work of University of Texas NCAA Champion Emma Sticklen Want a picture of Lady Longhorn Emma Sticklen sailing toward her fifth NCAA championship? Think “hungry for more.” Pursuing a graduate certificate in sport communications, Sticklen is already a 16x first team CSCAA All-Ameri...

ASCA Pacific Coaches Clinic Brings West Coast Coaching to Forefront 2025 kicked off to a fantastic start for the American Swim Coaches Association, as some titans of the coaching world touched down in Napa, California recently for a weekend filled with knowledge. Day one saw Russell Mark take coache...

Throwback Thursday: The Early Training That Led Michael Phelps and Bob Bowman to Legendary Status (Sample Sets) Together, Michael Phelps and Bob Bowman  forged the most successful athlete-coach relationship in the history of the sport. Here is a look at some of the early workouts that led to Phelps'...

Q&A with SwimRVA Head Coach Jonathan Kaplan; Self-Described 'Swim Nerd' Has Followed Dream A self-described “swim nerd,” Jonathan Kaplan has pursued a lifelong coaching dream in building programs and influencing hundreds of young men and women to become better swimmers and even better people. Jonath...

What is the Hardest Event in Swimming (VOTE HERE!) On the deck or on the team van, the question of which is the hardest event in swimming has been debated. Opinions vary on the topic and athletes who contest a specific event have a tendency to pick their own as the No. 1 choice. Does the grinding na...

How They Train: Christine Datovech & Bryce Mortimer CHRISTINE DATOVECH Now a freshman at Virginia Tech, Christine Datovech’s partnership with her age group coach, Jonathan Kaplan, began as a summer leaguer and YMCA swimmer at age 11. As she transitioned to USA Swimming, she steadily progressed and h...

Stay Strong, Swim Long—10 Ways to Beat Illness and Injury  By DAWN WEATHERWAX, RD, LD, ATC, CSCS  As an athlete, maintaining your health is crucial for optimal performance. The world’s top athletes experience fewer illnesses and injuries, thanks to their focus on recovery, nutrition and smart traini...

Q&A with Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA Head Coach Chris Karelus; Leader of Power Program At age 13, Chris Karelus moved from his native Poland to Scotch Plains, N.J., where the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA became his second home. These days, he directs FSPY competitive aquatic activities to consistent To...

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Special Sets: The Training of Adalyn Lee, a Surging Star with Brea Aquatics Adalyn Lee, a lean 5-8 Brea Aquatics product from Diamond Bar, Calif., is now 13 years old. When she departed the 11-12 age group last April, she left behind quite an 11-12 legacy. Not only was she heralded as the nation’s t...