GoSwim GoldTurns - Tennessee Targets
4 commentsOur last in a fun series from Pine Crest School in Ft. Lauderdale. We continue to use the stretch cord as a target with an old standby drill, Tennessee Turns.
The Tahoe Triple
I got a call the other day from a swimmer friend telling me about a great adventure he had just had
Swimming Set of the Week - August 13, 2010
IM set this week. Actually, it's a FRIM set but you can do IM if you want to kick it up a notch.
Swimming Picture of the Week - August 12, 2010
As I leave Annapolis tomorrow, I'm posting this picture to honor the great men and women we worked with while we were here.
Swimming Question of the Week - August 11, 2010
Continuing the discussion from last week about coaches and swimmers:
Starts - Entry-Point Variations
Where you land in the water for a start can have significant impact on how fast you transition to swimming.
Swimming Picture of the Week - August 5, 2010
In honor of Eric Shanteau and all the swimmers competing at the US Championships this week, check out a shot of Eric's breaststroke.
Swimming Question of the Week - August 4, 2010
Getting swimmers from all over the world and watching what they're taught (or not taught) on a daily basis, I started to wonder about the next two questions...
Turns - Pushoff Target
We can never stress enough the importance of good streamlining and push offs. Here's a quick trick to demand focus from your swimmers, both in and out of the walls.
Swimming Set of the Week - July 30, 2010
This week's set allows you to work on three focus points for freestyle: low breath, Early Vertical Forearm (EVF), and 6-beat kick.
Swimming Picture of the Week - July 29, 2010
For the past few weeks, we've been so fortunate to spend time with many great young swimmers from all over the world. While teaching and coaching, we get to know the swimmers as far more than athletes, and learn about them as people.
Swim Question of the Week - July 28, 2010
Now that the Kingdom swim if over, and lots of travel out of the way... I'm looking for either support, or reassurance for the following question:
Three Miles Was Just Right
So there I was -- a freestyle-challenged breaststroker, faced with the task of preparing for a 3-mile swim.
Ten Miles Is a Long Way
When Barbara initially sent me the information about Kingdom Swim, I thought... sure... it'll give me something to do. In retrospect, I wish I had prepared better, but what a great first experience for a long swim.
The Pool
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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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