Coaches Education

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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...

New Book 'Get Going! With Competitive Swimming' Offers Insights for All Ages Just in time for the next swim season, author Mike O’Hare is set to launch “Get Going! With Competitive Swimming” — a visual, technique-packed book now available for pre-order, with shipping set to begin May 29. About the B...

Event Specialization and the Case for Varied Training: What Do Coaches Think? As a complement to an article from earlier this week, The Science Behind Specialization, by By Dr. Donald Lee Aivalotis, II, Swimming World runs this piece, which features commentary from several coaches on the topic of yo...

The Science Behind Specialization: When Should Young Swimmers Focus on Specific Events? By Dr. Donald Lee Aivalotis, II - Guest Editorial newswimmer.com As young swimmers progress through their training, a common question arises: when  should they begin specializing in specific strokes or events? Wh...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

Central States Clinic Approaching with Stacked Lineup of Coaches and Olympians The 43rd Annual Central States Swim Clinic, hosted by the American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA), is set to take place April 25-27, 2025, at the Hilton Oak Brook Hills in Oak Brook, Illinois. This premier event will...

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...

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...

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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. ...