Biography
I am writing to nominate Meg Smath for the 2009 June Krauser USMS Communications Award. Meg has been a communications tour-de-force over the years, and has demonstrated excellence at all levels. In...
Biography
Paul Hutinger
The FINA certificate on the right shows that Paul Hutinger set a Masters World Record in the 50 SCM backstroke in the 60-64 age group with a time of 34.81 seconds, a feat he...
Coaching / Drills
An unusual, but effective, drill for building upper body strength in breaststrokers.
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