Articles by Garrett McCaffrey

Dryland: Running 101 with Larry Arnold

Normally, I wouldn’t go out of my way to do running for dryland but with Larry Arnold it’s much more than just running.

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Exclusive Bob Bowman Video Interview: Creating a New Culture at ASU

ASU Coach Bob Bowman sat down with Garrett McCaffrey for an exclusive interview this weekend.

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Developing Speed in Dryland

Can you teach speed? Larry Arnold is developing it. In this clip from a session with Phoenix Swim Club, he shows you one way he works his magic.

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12 Hour Practice at Swim Fort Lauderdale

The main purpose of the day/practice is to push the athletes physically and mentally, but we also do some team meetings & educational sessions, team bonding and have some fun.

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Taper Dryland

What can be done on land to help a swimmer during taper?

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Learning the Finishing Kick

How can a rockette line help you finish your race? Larry Arnold will explain how.

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Solutions to Sore Swimmer Shoulders

Fixing injuries is more than just relieving the pain. It’s re-learning the movement.

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Catching Air: Dynamic Squat Jumps

Those swimmers who are able to carry a breathing rhythm in the water have a much better time finding easy speed in the early parts of the race and enough air for quality finishing speed at the end of races.

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Warm Up Starts From The Ground Up

Phoenix Swim Club Strength Coach, Larry Arnold, takes you through the first 10 minutes of warm up for a Wednesday Dryland routine.

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Climbing Camelback with Larry Arnold

How can any dryland make you a better swimmer? Some great minds believe that there is no direct correlation between building strength on land and increased strength in the water. For the most part, I agree. But what about coordination?

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You Will Love to Hate Larry Arnold

Want a new approach to strength training for the new year? Check out The Larry Arnold Approach.

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Swimming Community Rallies Around Former Cal Swimmer

Matt Benoit was diagnosed with cancer earlier this fall. His current and former teammates have rallied around Matt’s fight and now we need the rest of the swimming community to do the same.

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David Marsh sends a message of support to The College of Charleston

Ryan Lochte and his Team Elite teammates take after their racing at the Wingate Fall Frenzy to rally behind the College of Chaleston swimmers who are fighting to save their program.

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Arizona AIA High School State Champs, Video Interviews

Ryan Hoffer has a long term goal of taking down Dressel’s record. Hannah Holman could get under 2 in the 200 IM. And Matt Anderson is looking for :53 in the 100 breast. Check out the interviews from prelims at the Skyline Aquatics Center!

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Scottsdale clocks a SCY NAG Record at Last Chance Meet

Ryan Hoffer (seen above) lead off SAC’s record breaking relay at a last chance meet in Arizona.

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