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Do you find yourself constantly trying to get your athletes to understand that they can be stronger underwater? Many swimmers don’t understand to press their hands against the water rather than...
Turns can make or break a great race. Walls are not there for rest, but instead should be used to maintain velocity throughout your event. All swimmers should strive to improve their turns at each...
Putting on a swimsuit sometimes becomes the hurdle that makes it difficult to get started with a swim program. Some swimmers walk out onto the pool deck with a towel or cover-up. They soon find out...
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