Why Sun Yang Dominates Distance Swimming
When it comes to distance pool swimming, no male athletes will be referenced more often than Sun Yang or Grant Hackett. Sun and Hackett have displayed domination for several uncontested years on an international stage.
Coach’s Intel: Paul Silver of the Marlins of Raleigh Drops Two Workouts
Paul Silver of the Marlins of Raleigh shares two sets his athletes perform during aerobic and lactate weekly cycles.
Portsmouth Researcher Gives a New Twist on “Breath Control”: Inspiratory Muscle Fatigue
A researcher at POrtsmouth University in the UK has found a new set of muscles for elite swimmers to focus on. (Above: Nora McCullagh)
Coach’s Intel: Heartland Aquatics Erik Wiken Shares His Favorite Set
In today’s Coach’s Intel Erik Wiken from Heartland Aquatics shares one of his favorite sets.
Coach’s Intel: Marc Danin of Islander Aquatics an Underwater Work Set
Marc Danin shares a fast and fun pre-main set to help improve your swimmers underwater work and streamlines.
Fifteen Meters of Fame: Analysis and Development of Underwater Dolphin Kicking
Many programs are consistent with their work on dynamic movements for underwater specificity, vertical kicking, and monofins (Arnold, 2011), but at the University of the Incarnate Word, we are introducing new hypoxic drills to ensure our athletes are working toward mastering their “Fifteen meters of fame.”
Coach’s Intel: James Smith of the Myrtle Beach Riptides Shares a Mid-Season Aerobic Workout
Myrtle Beach Riptides CEO and head coach James Smith shares a mid-season aerobic workout.
Coach’s Intel: Nebraska Coaching Legend Cal Bentz Submits a Race Prep Workout
Nebraska coaching legend Cal Bentz shares a pre-competition sprint set.
Coach’s Intel: John Nelson of Piedmont YMCA Shares a Workout Measuring Kick, Speed and Conditioning
John Nelson of Piedmont YMCA shares a set to measure progression in kick and sprint speed, as well as overall conditioning.
Coach’s Intel: Gray Tedder Shares a 100/200 Progression Set
Gray Tedder of Shelby, NC’s Shark Aquatic Club shares a set that you can use to measure progression over the course of the season with your athletes.
Coach’s Intel: Bucknell’s Dan Schinnerer Shares a Sprint/Middle Distance Set
Bucknell’s Dan Schinnerer shares a sprint/middle distance set
Coach’s Intel: Nate Kellogg of GSU Shares an Awesome Team Building Set
Georgia Southern’s swim & diving head coach Nate Kellogg shares a team building set.
Coach’s Intel: OU’s Shawn Kornoelje Shares a Distance Kick Set
Shawn Kornoelje of Oakland University shares a distance kick set that has everyone’s favorite — underwater fly kick with fins!
YourSwimBook: Don’t Be That Swimmer – 8 Swimming Etiquette Don’t’s
Skinny lanes and wide-stroke butterfliers don’t mix! Here are 8 rules of swimming etiquette to remember as a new season ramps up.
Coach’s Intel: MSU Shares Two Backstroke Sets Used for NCAA Champs
MSU coaches Dave Collins and Chelsea Dirks-Ham share two custom sets they used for NCAA All-American backstroker Paul Le.
