Training Intel

Videos from FINA Golden Coaches’ Clinic Now Available on YouTube

The clinic provided insight into training of some of the world’s best swimmers. Featured above: Peter Andrew, father and coach of Michael Andrew.

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7 Reasons Every Swimmer Should Go to Swim Meets

Swim meets provide valuable lessons and growing opportunities for swimmers. Here are 7 reasons every swimmer should be going to swim meets.

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Coach’s Intel: Osvath’s Pace Buckets Set Pre-1:53 Breaststroke

Some cool insight into our Swim of the Week: after we recognized Missouri State’s Artur Osvath for his school-record 200 breast, Missouri State associate head coach Chelsea Dirks-Ham reached out with a specific set he used in his preparation that week.

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A Lesson in Swim Coaching from a Buddhist Nun

This article has nothing to do with religion. What it is about is a lesson in swim coaching I learned from a Buddhist nun.

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The Power of Training the Details

If you want big change in the water this season, start with the small things.

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10 Things Non-Swimmers Will Never Understand About Swimming

For the casual observer, swimmers might seem like a bizarre lot. Here are 10 things that non-swimmers will never understand about swimming.

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Horton, Campbell Sisters, Larkin Reveal Their Toughest Sets Ever

Ever tried a 4k IM on for size? Mitch Larkin of Australia has! Check out what he and some of his elite Aussie teammates reveal as their toughest sets ever!

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The 5 Benefits of Swim-Specific Strength Based Training

In this post touch on 5 (of the many) benefits of swim-specific strength training.

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Upping the InZanity: Grothe is Getting Faster!

This is Zane Grothe’s favorite set and he dropped a total of 23 seconds off of it from one year ago!

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Dennis Pursley Doesn’t Use The Word ‘Taper’

Taper. Rest. Preparation. Drop tapers. Swim coaches have a million words to describe the art of resting, and often it seems every coach has a different definition of each term. But Pursley says the terminology truly does matter – at least in the mind of the athlete.

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MentorMatched: Learn from USA Olympic Coach David Marsh

Learn from USA Olympic Coach David Marsh & his Team Elite swimmers in his new interactive online course! Coach Marsh goes in-depth into what it takes to bring your swimming to the next level.

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The 5 Benefits of Swim-Specific Strength Based Training

Despite the countless benefits resistance training has for both the athletic and non-athletic populations, misconceptions and misinformation abound.

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5 Reasons You Should Be Doing Lots of Vertical Kicking This Season

Vertical kicking is a great way to level up your kick. Here are five reasons to spend more time in the deep end kicking vertically.

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Swimmers and Supplements: It’s at Your Own Risk

Swimmers are always on the lookout for an edge over the competition. Here’s why you should be careful when looking to supplements for that boost.

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This Year Try Being Grateful for the Setbacks in the Pool

Struggling to improve? Here’s why those setbacks, trials and tribulations are to your benefit.

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