Karl Hamouche

The Push Paddle – NOT Just Another Paddle!

Typical paddles are great for pulling, but we wanted something that would apply resistance from the top of the stroke in order to build a driving stroke…

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Biology of Swimming: Everything You Need to Know About the Swimming Machine

Looking for a winter read? Try the picture book that was recently added to the ASCA bookstore and get a copy of The Biology of Swimming today!

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Become a Swim Smart Partner Today!

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Biology of Swimming: Everything You Need to Know About the Swimming Machine

Don’t be afraid! This is not biology class; this is swimming class. Your body is a Swimming Machine with a lot of moving parts. Knowing how these parts work can help you understand why you feel the way you do at practice, why you train the way you do, and why you race the way you do.

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The Push Paddle – NOT Just Another Paddle!

Typical paddles are great for pulling with, but we wanted something that would apply resistance from the top of the stroke in order to build a driving stroke that always pressed forward.

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12 Stages of a Hero’s (Swimmer’s) Journey

Karl Hamouche shares his adaptation of Christopher Vogler’s 12 Stages of a Hero’s Journey.

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The Death Of A Legend

In 10 years the Iowa City Field House pool would have celebrated its 100th birthday, but a recent decision will see the historic pool renovated and replaced by exercise equipment.

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