Articles by SwimSwam

University of Houston Adds Three Swimmers To 2020-21 Signing Class

The Cougars have inked Spaniards Marina Ortega Bonilla and Laura Garcia Marin, along with French native Thais Bideau, to bring their 2020-21 class to 14.

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Daily Dryland Swimming Workout #31 – Lower Body, Core & Upper Body Triads

This dryland circuit that comes from 2000 Olympic coach Ross Gerry and 1988 Olympian Katrina Radke, who run WeCoach4U.

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The Power of Awareness – Training Our Minds

Learn about the power of visualization and how that can positively impact your swimming with coach Mike Kraeuter.

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The Facts and Fiction About Tom Jager’s Unusual Training

The way Jager trained in his heyday seems now like the precursor to Ultra Short Race Pace Training. But, in reality, he just didn’t want to put in the time.

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Big Ten Conference Announces Task Force for Emerging Infectious Diseases

Leading campus experts provide guidance for Conference and University leadership.

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Yeadon, Dolan Headline Notre Dame’s 2019-20 Season Awards

Zach Yeadon won the Male Swimming MVP Award after winning a pair of individual ACC titles in the men’s 500 and 1650 freestyle.

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When Swimming Brought Us Together

“Swimming is individual, but every once in a while you get to witness something special that pulls large groups of people together for a common cause.”

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Pumputis, Hidalgo Headline Georgia Tech Yearly Awards

Caio Pumputis and Camryn Hidalgo won the the Fred Lanuoe Award, given to the student-athletes who bring the highest recognition to the Institute.

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WeCoach4u Dryland Circuit Part 2 From Olympic Coach Ross Gerry

This circuit uses lower body, core, and upper body exercises in triads to reduce local fatigue and help maintain overall intensity in the exercises.

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Carlson, Madden, Albiero Highlight 2020 All-ACC Academic Swim & Dive Teams

Florida State’s Molly Carlson, Virginia’s Paige Madden and Louisville’s Nicolas Albiero headline the 2020 All-ACC Academic Swim & Dive Teams.

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A Swim Coach’s Review of “The Thirteenth Year”

The 1999 movie is about a boy transitioning into a mermaid, who also happens to be a competitive swimmer. Needless to say, it’s fraught with errors.

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LaGrand Named Horizon League Winter Scholar-Athlete Of The Season

Susan LaGrand of the Oakland University swimming and diving team wins the award coming off a stellar sophomore season.

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Supporting Swimmers Inner Development

You already have the experience required from being a swimmer and now you have the opportunity to transform them while we’re stuck out of the water.

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Water Polo Referees Marco Ercoli & Giuliana Nicolosi On Working During Pandemic

Two Italian WP referees are working on the frontlines amid the pandemic: Marco Ercoli is a doctor and Giuliana Nicolosi is working as a researcher.

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Basson, Chandler & Burckle To Be Inducted Into Arizona Sports Hall of Fame

Jean Basson, Annie Chandler and Clark Burckle will be among seven athletes inducted into the UA Sports Hall of the Fame with the class of 2020.

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