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ASCA Will Discuss Policy On Banned Coaches at September Meeting

The American Swimming Coaches’ Association (ASCA), the most powerful educational and organizational body of swim coaches in the United States,…

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Ryan Lochte Reacts to USRPT: Gold Medal Minute presented by SwimOutlet.com

Thanks to SwimSwam reporter Katrina Radke for capturing video interviews used in this report. Ryan Lochte, 11-time Olympic medalist, reacts…

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Bruce Gemmell Wins Third Consecutive ASCA Coach Of The Year Award

Gemmell is the primary coach of Katie Ledecky, the 2015 FINA Swimmer of the meet at the recent FINA World Championship and the head coach of Nation’s Capital Swim Club.

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Vote for the ASCA Age Group Swim Coach of the Year

The final 24 contenders for the Fitter and Faster Swim Tour, American Swimming Coaches Association Age Group Coach of the Year Award are out, and we need your help to choose the winner!

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$23,000 USAS Funded Review of Literature on USRPT, Other Training Methods, Completed

A $23,000 project funded by USA Swiming, through managing partner the American Swim Coaches’ Association (ASCA), has been completed and…

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Colorado Time Systems Named Exclusive “Official Timing And Display System” Of The American Swimming Coaches Association

Colorado Time Systems (CTS), a PlayCore company, announces today their exclusive multi-year sponsorship agreement with the American Swimming Coaches Association…

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Coach Steve Bultman of Texas A&M Named to 2015 ASCA Hall of Fame Class

Texas A&M head women’s swimming coach and two-time U.S. Olympic coach Steve Bultman was named to the 2015 class of the American Swimming Coaches Association Coaches Hall of Fame, the organization announced.

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Lessons From Legends: The Myth of George Haines

“Who are the most prominent figures in the current and past history of swimming?” (Swim Photo Credit: CW)

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Bruce Gemmell Wins ASCA Coach of the Year Award

Bruce Gemmell coached Katie Ledecky (above) to another historic, record-breaking season that included 5 gold medals at the 2014 Pan Pac Championships.

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USRPT / Team Andrew Indie Swimming coming to ASCA

“As the interest in USRPT continues to grow worldwide, Team Andrew Indie Swimming has decided to provide a place for coaches interested in discussing their USRPT experience or raise questions about this approach in the ASCA Exhibit Hall, Booth 449.”

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Swim Job: Parkway Swim Club Seeks Head Coach

Parkway Swim Club is a consistent top performer at the Ozark LSC and Region VIII level as well as a perennial USA Swimming Club Excellence medal winner.

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Open Letter From a Reader to USA Swimming Coaches: Be Healthy, Be a Professional

Coach Gibson Swim Fort Lauderdale: “Take the pledge to be at your best. Take the pledge to be a good role model. Take the pledge to set the bar high for our profession. Let’s lead the charge. Do it for your athletes. Do it for your sport. Do it for yourself.”

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An Open Letter, An Open Life: Dick Shoulberg

Courtesy of Chuck Warner, author, coach, and former president of the American Swimming Coaches Association.

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Bruce Gemmell named ASCA Coach of the Year

ASCA named Bruce Gemmell the Coach of Year tonight at the World Clinic in New Orleans. (Photo: USA Swimming)

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Tweet to Win: Anthony Ervin #swag

Anthony Ervin will be joining FINIS at ASCA this year. Stop by and tweet your photo @FINISswim for your chance to win!

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