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How to Coach Multiple Ability Levels in One Practice
Coaching a group with a range of abilities might seem challenging but it’s quite doable.
How to Properly Support a Competitor Mindset
One of the best things about Masters Swimming is that we welcome the entire spectrum of aquatic athletes, from Olympians to tentative neophytes whose primary desire is to simply be safe around water. We can’t help but share our love of water wi...
Extend the Invitation and Build Your Club
If your club has returned to the pool, now’s the perfect time to bring in new members. So many people have been isolated and have missed out on personal interaction and they’re looking to re-engage and get physically fit. Why not help th...
How to Be a Great Masters Swimming Coach
If you’re looking to become a Masters coach, or you’re a veteran Masters coach who wants to improve, there are a few things you’ve got to do to provide a great experience for your swimmers.
What Coaches Should Do After a Long Layoff From Workouts
For a program restart after a facility closure, or for athletes who have missed pool time for issues unrelated to their own health, here are some suggestions for those first workouts upon returning to the pool.
USMS Coach Mentor Program Helps Coaches Across the Country
Swim coaches must be insightful technicians, skilled diplomats, passionate motivators, and expert managers of aquatic chaos. They provide a service that enriches the lives of swimmers and positively contributes to the community.
How to Use Video to Help Your Swimmers Fix Their Technique
Your keen eye and technical experience enable you to quickly spot flaws in a swimmer’s stroke. Your verbal and physical communication skills ensure that corrections are clear and easily understood. Your athlete has a strong desire to improve an...
What Swim Coaches Should Keep in Mind When Writing Workouts
There’s a lot of flexibility within a practice framework. Warm-up could include (or consist entirely of) drills, for example. The conditioning segment could be a single main set or a series of smaller work sets interspersed with recovery, stret...
How Swim Coaches Can Help Their Swimmers Under the Water
The birds-eye view you get from coaching on deck lets you scan the entire pool. You can see who’s working hard and who’s loafing, who’s lifting their head to breathe and who’s crossing over on hand entry. From your elevated po...
How to Challenge Your Athletes to Stretch Their Goals
Here are some suggestions for quietly inspiring athletes through subtle suggestions.
