Coach’s Log: Auburn Awareness Set
Auburn Head Coach Brett Hawke takes us through an early season sprint set.
Reverse Circle Swim: Why Do It?
After four years of swimming nearly every practice in a reverse circle pattern, I’ve gotten used to life on the left lane line. However, when I brought my training pattern to a new team, the first question I heard was “Why?”
Perfect Freestyle Catch with the Agility Paddles
Courtesy of FINIS, a SwimSwam Partner. Featured Swimming Photo: Anthony Ervin, Olympic Champion. The Agility Paddles have been a huge success since…
Swimming Is All In Your Head
Your head position may be a major factor keeping you from becoming the best swimmer you can be.
Coach’s Log: Utah Sprint Workout
Utah Head Coach Joe Dykstra and his assistant Jonas Persson sit down to talk about a morning sprint set with SwimSwam’s Garrett McCaffrey.
Strength Training for Age Group Swimmers
“An often asked question is whether strength training is safe for young athletes. According to the Mayo Clinic and many other sources, the answer is a resounding Yes! but with a few important caveats…”
Breaststroke Efficiency with the Tempo Trainer Pro
Finding and maintaining a consistent tempo while swimming breaststroke is the cornerstone for an efficient stroke. One way to achieve this optimal stroke tempo for breaststroke is to use the Tempo Trainer Pro. (Featured Image: Anthony Ervin, Olympic Champion)
Jon Urbanchek, legendary coach on coaching with Bowman, Salo, and Bottom
Jon Urbanchek, a legendary coach, is best known for his 22 years as Head Coach at University of Michigan, and…
VIDEO: Tom Luchsinger talks about 200 fly win, Worlds, NBAC, Michael Phelps
Tom Luchsinger, World Championships Team Member in the 200 meter butterfly, won the 200 yard butterfly at the Minnesota Grand…
Lessons From Legends: Coach Ray Bussard, An Independent Mind
Is your approach to competitive swimming as a coach, athlete or parent out of the mainstream? Do you think differently…outside the box? Then consider your perspective to what Coach Ray Bussard injected into the sport during his relatively short, 21-year coaching career.
David Marsh Fantasy Camp Vine Videos and Photos, an Inside Look
The USA Swimming Foundation’s Fantasy Camp included six Olympic hosts and a full immersion experience into Olympic Training Center life.
What is the Rebecca Soni Experience
Swim Fit LA (SFLA) is proud to announce that we will be teaming up with six-time Olympic medalist Rebecca Soni…
Make Training Fun with the Mermaid Fin
There is often only one opportunity to introduce a child to the sport of swimming. The FINIS Mermaid Fin is a legitimate early training tool that introduces our great sport in a fun and imaginative way, making it a great addition to any backyard pool or swim center.
SwimSpray Distributed Throughout Australia by GoFast Productions
Like pools in the United States, pools in Australia are most frequently sanitized with about 1.5 – 5 parts per million chlorine. Aussie swimmers notice that the chlorine lingers on hair and skin, even after normal showering. No product in the Australian market eliminates this lingering chlorine.
Josh Davis Interviews Nick Folker on Eve of Fastest Man in Texas Shootout
Nick Folker chats with Josh Davis about how Nathan Adrian should be preparing for the Fastest Man in Texas Shootout.
