GoSwim GoldDave Denniston named Paralympic Swimming Coach
6 commentsU.S. Paralympics, a division of the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC), announced that Dave Denniston has been named Coaching Fellow for the Paralympic Swimming Resident Program...
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.
Swimming Set of the Week - June 5, 2009
In honor of D-Day this week (June 6th), we're honoring the greatest of all Double Ds... Dave Denniston, AKA Davo, who posted this Test Set several years ago. It's become a favorite test set for us, especially around taper time when we're trying to get a feel for what race pace feels like.
Breaststroke 101
Breaststroke has a reputation for being one of the most difficult strokes to learn... and to teach. Here's a teaching sequence for the breaststroke kick.
Role Models
A firestorm was started the other day on the GoSwim site when a post was made regarding Michael Phelps and Amanda Beard, two Olympic Champions from the US, and two swimmers who have done what some people consider questionable things.
Congrats to Dave and SWIMMER Magazine!
What a great surprise to pull this magazine out of the mailbox with DAVO gracing the cover. Great story, great pictures, and a very inspiring way to end, and begin the year.
Breaststroke - Point Your Toes
Swimmers are so focused on producing power with the hands, arms, and upper body that they sometimes forget to finish the job, which means taking it all the way to the TOES.
Dave Denniston Paralympic Blog
Keep track of Dave's progress, schedule, and results at this blog put together by Dave's Mom.
Dave Denniston on Morning Swim Show
Listen to Dave Denniston's interview on the Morning Swim Show. Very cool Davo! Can't wait to hear how it goes in China. :)
Breaststroke - Early Catch Hands
If you're an older (Masters) breaststroker, you may or may not know how to REALLY sprint in breaststroke. Catching the water immediately at the beginning of the pull becomes essential to really swimming fast. To illustrate this very small fine point, we've recruited one of the fastest breaststrokers in history.
The Pool
Recent Comments
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Getting In!
by sprinter about 14 hours ago
Haha, GW, I also see all this tactics in the squad. It is very typical for young swimmers. :) My coach gives those swimmers nasty kick/ p... more » -
Getting In!
by sprinter about 14 hours ago
I am more the standing-"forever"-on-deck-type. I look around how the others swim and if there is any sign of uncomfortableness,... more » -
Breaststroke - Band Kick
by jhravatic 1 day ago
I have used a band with a 12 yr girl I have been coaching. It has kept her legs moving backwards and also has helped in finishing her kic... more » -
Swimming Set of the Week - March 12, 2010
by camy 1 day ago
At first sight, I thought Barbara had just copy/pasted without changing a word, only adding a break. Then I saw SCY : that's THE differen... more » -
Backstroke - "Wave" Recovery
by camy 1 day ago
Should the recovering hand get out of water thumb or pinkie first ? I'd like to know what is generally teached, what great swimmers do, w... more » -
Swimming Set of the Week - March 12, 2010
by steve 1 day ago
What's the difference in conditioning when compared to 100's on twice the interval (same net distance and rest)? I ask because I always ... more » -
Getting In!
by Al Kubeluis 1 day ago
Head/brain loses more heat more quickly than any other body organ. Cap is great for initial plunge and warmup. Doing a long race (>200... more » -
Getting In!
by Charlotte Reisch 2 days ago
As I like the cold water it is any which way getting in and enjoying it. Apologies to all who like warm water. :} more » -
Swimming Set of the Week - March 12, 2010
by Tomás 2 days ago
No wonder you don't think you can't make it. I am going to try it tomorrow Barbara and I'll let you know. more » -
Bubble Bottle Cap
by Glenn Mills 2 days ago
Alright... there's more... check this out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuVgXJ55G6Y more »
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