University of Louisville Professor Johnmann To Swim The English Channel
The first man to swim the English Channel, unassisted and observed, was Matthew Webb, who completed the swim from to Dover Calais on August 25, 1875 in a time of 21 hours, 45 minutes.
Swim Job: Florida Gulf Coast University Seeks Assistant Women’s Swimming & Diving Coach
Established in 1997, FGCU continues to expand academic offerings, which currently include 51 undergraduate, 28 master’s, one specialist and two doctoral programs.
Comments Off on Swim Job: Florida Gulf Coast University Seeks Assistant Women’s Swimming & Diving Coach
TYR Sport Unveils New Active Lifestyle Swim Line – Photo Vault
Catering to fitness enthusiasts and adventurists, TYR SPORT Active Lifestyle swimsuits are ideal for yoga, paddle boarding, surfing and all things outdoors.
Swim Job: The Swim Exchange Seeks Team Sales Representative
Duties are to educate aquatics teams on our Team Outfitting Solutions. We provide a unique online ordering solution for teams allowing parents online access to team merchandise that also raises funds for the team.
Clocks Dedicated at Doty Memorial Mile Swim
Of the dedication ceremony, Massachusetts Open Water Swimming Association President Greg O’Connor says, “It feels good to see the open water swimming community give back to someone who gave so much of himself.”
Drills with Paddles: 5 Days of Swim Training Sets
For coaches and swimmers looking to improve timing and strength in the water, single arm drilling is a simple solution. Incorporating a single arm drill into each practice allows for technique-based drilling without sacrificing too much time on intervals.
Swim Job: Columbus Pool Management Seeks President and General Manager
The President and General Manager of Columbus Pool Management has overall responsibility for the operation of this Columbus company, including hiring, managing staff, opening pools, sales of contracts, customer service, and administration or have strong experience as a Head Swimming Coach.
ISHOF Celebrates 100 Years of Water Safety – Video Feature
Swimming video feature is courtesy of the International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF).
How to Build a Triathlete
Elite triathlon coach Matt Dixon reveals the approach he has used to turn age-group triathletes into elite professionals and champions.
Swim Training: How to ramp up your strength with dryland training
While there’s nothing as essential for swimming as water, there are plenty of ways you can improve your swimming performance without getting wet. For those athletes who have trouble getting to the pool as often as they might like, effective dry-land training can be a helpful fallback.
Swim Training: How to Generate a More Powerful Catch
Building strength through swimming alone can be difficult. With proper strength training on land, and with resistance tools like stretch cords and parachutes in the water, swimmers will increase their power with each stroke.
Not Just Another Challenge – Ultramed Challenge 2014 – Photo Vault
Swimming photos are courtesy of David Zammit.
Mix up swim practice with the Tempo Trainer Pro and Foil Monofin
The TTP is a great way to incorporate precision into an array of otherwise routine sets. For instance, try using the TTP in conjunction with a Foil Monofin to tune into a controlled underwater kick.
Beautiful Barbados Offers Swimmers Open Water and Masters Swimming Competitions
Continue reading if you would like to swim in calm crystal waters above a white sand bottom in a magnificent, historic location designated as part of a UNESCO World Heritage site.
2014 USA Swimming Foundation Fantasy Camps Headlined by 8 Olympians and Olympic Coaches
The Youth Fantasy Camp will feature coaches David Marsh and Todd Schmitz, current National Team athlete Anthony Ervin, and swimming icon Mel Stewart. The Adult Fantasy Camp will feature coach Bruce Gemmel, current National Team athlete Nathan Adrian, and swimming icons Rowdy Gaines and Debbie Meyer.
Comments Off on 2014 USA Swimming Foundation Fantasy Camps Headlined by 8 Olympians and Olympic Coaches