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Main Set Monday: Taper Time

Posted on July 19, 2010 | No Comments
With August rapidly approaching, we have received countless e-mails asking about what we recommend for taper. My best suggestion for those new coaches out there is to read about taper in the spectrum of books out there, and see what works best for you/your swimmers. ...
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Main Set Monday: Mid Distance Free and Stroke

Posted on June 28, 2010 | No Comments
I have to apologize for today’s segment of Main Set Monday! I am currently travelling and my laptop does not want to read the web cam. However, this is one of my favorite sets to run in practice. It’s simple, it focuses on the biggest...
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Main Set Monday: Sprint Fly and Free

Posted on June 21, 2010 | 1 Comment
Welcome to the first edition of our new segment (“Main Set Monday”). Enjoy! Set Description *2 rounds 4 x 25 @ :20 Fly 4 x 25 @ :20 Free * 2 rounds 4 x 25 @ :25 Fly 4 x 25 @ :25 Free *2...
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Update on the Orca Start: Gaining Traction

Posted on June 15, 2010 | No Comments
When Matt Wunderlin first published his story about the “Orca Start” in Swimming Magazine, and then sent us some videos to post on our site, he was met with a lot of skepticism and resistance. This was not in the least bit surprising, because new...
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Baseline Training – The Ultimate Motivator

Posted on March 19, 2010 | 2 Comments
Written By: Tom Topolski My definition of baseline training is data that is compiled by the swimming coach to be used as a reference with which to compare future observations or results in practices and competitions (lifetime best times). It is difficult for me to...
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Calling All Clubs, Coaches, and Swimmers

Posted on March 19, 2010 | No Comments
To Our Swimming Community, We have been contacted countless times over the past couple of months by our reader to find out if we will be providing workout content for you (similar to the fallen Floswimming workouts). The short answer is “YES”. I am currently...
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What Is Taper…A True Story

Posted on February 2, 2010 | 4 Comments
In 12 years of coaching, I have tried to tap into countless resources ranging from elite college coaches to small club coaches that the communities say “know everything about swimming” to swimmers who have gone to Division I swimming programs to swimmers who are in...
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Freestyle Workout: Big Kick Set

Posted on January 21, 2010 | No Comments
This workout is really geared for sprint freestyle swimmers; the fleet sprinter swimmers of the group that focus on the 50 and 100 swims
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King Aquatics – Part II (Main Set)

Posted on January 17, 2010 | 2 Comments
I’ll let you read through the last post for a history on the premier King Aquatic club. Take a good look at this main set given to the swimmers by coach Sean Hutchison! I love it! Swimming Videos on Floswimming
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King Aquatic Club – Part I

Posted on January 17, 2010 | 1 Comment
King Aquatic Club is one of the most prestigious swim clubs throughout the U.S. Sean Hutchison has done an outstanding job throughout his tenure with the team, and they are now recognized as a “Gold Medal” program by USA Swimming. In this video, Garrett McCaffrey...
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