CSCAA Announces 10 Development Grant Recipients
The CSCAA has announced ten recipients of their development grant, a new program to help educate coaches on the practice and value of fundraising.
Hawaii Hires Alumnus Nick Folker as New Assistant Coach
Nick Folker (front row, far right) was on staff for 7 NCAA Championship teams in swimming and water polo at Cal and is a Hawaii alumnus.
5 Ways to Prepare for Preseason Swim Training
How you prepare yourself for preseason training makes a huge impact on the way you handle the next couple of weeks. Let’s discuss a few tips so you can hit the ground running with training and truly maximize your preseason potential.
How to Ramp Up Early Season Conditioning
In the early weeks of spring training, swimmers are faced with the challenge of getting back into shape for summer racing. After a solid few weeks of taper, championship meets, and multiple days off from all training, putting in the strength and conditioning that follows can be quite difficult.
Nathan Adrian’s 3 Favorite Exercises
Nathan’s top three “Bridge exercises” are the Weighted Pull Up, the Hex Bar Dead Lift and the Disc Freestyle Slide.
5 Goals Every Swimmer Should Set This Season
Let’s take a look at the 5 goals every swimmer can put their mind to this season, and how they’ll put you on the fast track to great performances.
BridgeAthletic Co-founder Nick Folker Empowers Swim Programs
Folker presented at the America Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA) 2017 World Clinic in Washington D.C., addressing a packed house in two separate four-hour sessions.
Yoga for Swimmers: Tom Shields Talks Yoga
More and more swimmers are incorporating yoga into their training to enhance their performance and improve their wellness…
Designing Dryland To Improve Flip Turns
Oftentimes in swimming, it is said that a flip turn will make or break a race. Considered to be a “blind” turn, a swimmer’s head should stay directly in line with their body and not look around at their competition when completing the motion.
Importance of a Taper Phase in Dryland Training
During the crucial weeks and days leading up to swim meets, swimmers should properly implement a taper phase in their dryland training to optimize performance on race day.
Flexibility And Mobility For A Better Underwater Dolphin Kick
Increasing hip mobility will make swimmers more powerful and dynamic in the water.
How Can Swim Coaches Become Dryland Experts?
For many swim clubs, having a dedicated, strength trainer on hand is not within their budget. However, with the power of technology, age group swim coaches are fit to perform the role of dryland coach in lieu of a formal strength trainer.
Championship Season Swimming – Get Ready
Championship season beckons. Over the next 3 weeks, the best of the best will converge for the biggest tournaments of the year.
Strength & Conditioning: Building Strength For A Long Season
Each year, swimmers cycle through an important phase of their training: preseason strength and conditioning. It follows the much-needed holiday…