Training

Rebel with a Cause: How Cam McEvoy Rejected Traditional Swim Training and Won Olympic Gold

Listen to what “The Professor” of swimming says about how we train in swimming and what worked for him in his pursuit of Olympic gold.

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FINIS Set of the Week: IM Not Kidding You

This week’s set is IM focused. Add up to 3 rounds of the main set depending on the level of difficulty desired.

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Dive into the Excitement of Adult Swimming Lessons

Organizations like British Swim School offer specialized programs for adults, recognizing that there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to teaching swimming.

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FINIS Set of the Week: Seemingly 100s of 100s

This set will have you asking yourself, “Who hurt her?”

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Embracing Progression: The Philosophy of British Swim School

British Swim School takes immense pride in its unique approach to teaching swimming skills – an approach that sets it apart from traditional programs.

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British Swim School Makes a Splash in the Nation’s Capital

Local Father and Entrepreneur Brings Premier “Learn to Swim” Program to Washington, D.C.

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Develop An Olympic Mindset: Building Confidence

Dr. Zac Hojnacki explores the concept of building confidence in light of the performances we saw at the Paris Olympic Games.

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2024 ASCA World Clinic in Orlando to Feature USA and International Olympic Coaches

A blockbuster lineup of U.S. and international Olympic Coaches and speakers highlight the highly anticipated post-Paris Olympics ASCA World Clinic!

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FINIS Set of the Week: Under The Sea We Live Care Free

That’s right! More underwaters! It’s everything you never wanted!

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White Water Method: Benefits of Lifting Before Practice

What if instead of lifting 2-3 times a week, we extend those over four, five, or even six days, spreading out the same exercises.

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2024 Florida Gator Swim Camps With Olympians Caeleb Dressel and Katie Ledecky

GATOR SWIM CAMPS are camps designed to teach swimmers proper technique and provide quality training to swimmers of ALL abilities between 8 and 18 years old

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SwimSwam Drill of the Month – August 2024: “Switchblades”

This month’s drill, “Switchblades,” comes from Club Wolverine.

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Competitor Coach of the Month: Bob Bowman

Bowman’s swimmers have thrived all year, both collegiately and internationally, and that success has been put on full display at the Paris Olympics.

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FINIS Set of the Week: A Little Bit of This AND a Little Bit of That

This week’s set has a little bit of everything and is designed for an aerobic pace.

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White Water Method: The End To Old School Dryland

Do standard dryland practices such as “core” work, stadiums and bands actually make swimmers faster, or do they make them more tired?

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