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Preliminary results from the 5K and 10K Postal Championships are now posted.
Preliminary results from the 5K and 10K Postal Championships are now posted.
Coaching / Drills
Here's a drill that has multiple benefits for backstrokers. It will help with timing of your arm strokes, getting you to rotate from your core, and keeping your kick steady. And the good news is that...
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The alignment of a swimmer’s body can influence performance in the water in a number of ways. Truly, it could be the single most important aspect of our sport. Whether you’re just learning or are...
Stroke Technique
Here's a drill that has multiple benefits for backstrokers. It will help with timing of your arm strokes, getting you to rotate from your core, and keeping your kick steady. And the good news is that...
Biography
USMS honors Leslie Scott with a 2012 Kerry O'Brien coaching award: "You have proven that vision, enthusiasm, and persistence are a hard combination to trump. Seeing one discontinued program as an...
Biography
USMS honors Laura Schuster with a 2012 Kerry O'Brien Coaching award: "For over ten years, Mountain View Masters has benefited greatly from the services you have provided to the organization, both on...
Biography
The growth of adult swimming in the California central valley since 2004, be it for fitness or competition, is due in large part to Kurt Olson's ability to envision what could be, commit to making it...
The USMS website contains articles about sports medicine, health, and nutrition. This information is not intended to be a substitute for professional or medical advice on personal health matters. For personal medical advice, or if you are concerned about a medical condition or injury, see your healthcare provider for evaluation and care. The USMS website also contains articles about swim training and technique, including drills and workouts. All swimmers should be evaluated by a healthcare professional prior to beginning swim training. In addition, consult with a trained coach when introducing new technique or drills to your swim training program.
