GoSwim GoldWhat Makes a Good Technique Coach?
15 commentsSince this is really what we spend the majority of our time here working on, it's always a good idea to revisit the most simplest of questions, "What makes a good technique coach?"
Sports Science Topic - June 29, 2007
How do you balance efficiency and stroke rate, and which is more important to key on in training to improve performance?
Swim Pic of the Week - June 25, 2009
Here's a great pic sent to us by one of our favorite age-group swimmers, Juliette. Tell us what this picture means to you.
Swim Across America - CT 2009
This weekend I'm heading to Greenwich, CT to take part in the 2nd annual Swim Across America Greenwich / Stamford Swim.
Sports Science Topic - June 23, 2009
What things do you traditionally do during the tapering process that you feel give you the best chance at achieving your goals? So any special sets or gimmicks that work for you.
Free Beginner Open Water Clinic
Join world class triathlete Karen Newman, and Olympians Janel Jorgensen, Craig Beardsley, and Glenn Mills for a free open water swim clinic prior to the Greenwich / Stamford, CT Swim Across America event on June 26, 2009.
Sports Science Topic - June 16, 2009
Do you use pulse rates in day-to-day training, and if you do what kind of parameters govern how you use them?
Another Tech Suit Question
FINA says that the majority of swimmers and coaches would like to see the "tech suits" disappear forever...
Jerry Heidenreich's 21 Top Laws of Swimming
This has been posted many places around the web, but a good friend reminded me about it the other day.
Sports Science Topic - June 9, 2009
There are many variations of freestyle, and most are successful based on the athlete and the event duration.
Textile-Only Suits?
I was sent a link this morning to an article reporting that FINA is looking at moving us all back in time to textile-only suits. All I can say is, when will these guys make up their minds?
Mona Lisa Workouts That Make Smiley Faces
Here's a Go Swim Classic: an article by Dave Denniston on how to design workouts that make swimmers happy (and fast). Check it out, then go pick up a copy of Dave's Breaststroke DVD, Turns & Pullouts DVD, Breaststroke Drills DVD, and Dryland CD.
Blueseventy takes FINA to Court
In case you've missed this, our friends at SCAQ Blog posted this interesting article about Blueseventy's response to FINA on the legality (or lack thereof) of their suits:
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Breaststroke - High Heels Progression
by Glenn Mills about 13 hours ago
Hamstrings. Don't forget, we've been working for a while on limiting the kick. Because of that, this drill isn't nearly as important as... more » -
Breaststroke - High Heels Progression
by oenery about 14 hours ago
Cant touch fingertips to heels. What needs stretching (please dont say arms), hamstrings or quads? more » -
Swimming Question of the Week - August 25, 2010
by James Stuart about 21 hours ago
Are you saying that 50m pool is lot tougher than 25m pool? why that? I never swim that 50m pool :( more » -
Swimming Question of the Week - August 25, 2010
by Juliette 1 day ago
just at the end of last season Juliette changed back to her old swim-club. After a discussion with her coach(...no not The Dad) it was de... more » -
Breaststroke - Narrow Kick with Roque Santos
by Glenn Mills 1 day ago
Not me. Get as close as you can and that's a good start. more » -
Breaststroke - Narrow Kick with Roque Santos
by oenery 1 day ago
does any one else have a problem getting their heels to touch their fingers during the drill? more » -
Go Swim All-Strokes with Eric Shanteau - DVD
by Glenn Mills 1 day ago
Just like the other groups you belong to. When you click on Go Swim Gold, you'll see the groups you're a member of... any of the premium... more » -
Butterfly - Fast Fin Fly
by JORGE 2 days ago
A leitura do vídeo já nos dá a ideia de como a utilização desta técnica proporciona-nos maior velocidade neste estilo.Show de bola! more » -
Swimming Question of the Week - August 25, 2010
by Windrath 2 days ago
My parents gave me permission to swim with Phillips 66 (and Don Gambril) one summer which meant fley to CA from NY - a long hual for a hi... more » -
Go Swim All-Strokes with Eric Shanteau - DVD
by Josh 4 days ago
Glenn, how does the online version work? For example, after my purchase online, how am i able to access the video? Pls elaborate. more »
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