By Coach Alex, INT1. With the first meet of the season fast approaching, I thought it would be fitting to discuss the importance of warming-down after a race. By now you have all heard the coaches talking about the importance of warming-up and activating before a practice or a race, but what about after? (more…)
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How to Fuel Your Workout: Carbs and the Glycemic Index (Coaches’ Corner, May 13, 2019)
By Coach Kiersten, SR2. The beginning of the season is the time to integrate new habits into one’s routine. As we learnt from Coach Jon last week, there is more to swimming than pool workouts; dryland and nutrition are also major contributors to success. (more…)
“But Coach, I signed up for swimming, not running!” (Coaches’ Corner May 6, 2019)
Coach Jon, SR1. Ever swimmer who has had to attend dryland has thought these words, and perhaps even said them aloud. Why does swimming include dryland training? Isn’t there enough aerobic training in the pool? The answer to these questions, as with so many others in life, is…complicated. (more…)
More Thoughts on Controlling Your Pre-Race Jitters: Trust and Music (Coaches’ Corner August 7)
By Sam Corea, Coach INT1. After seeing how the Vikings family reacted under pressure at Regionals, I think it is important to give more attention towards some effective ways at managing pre-race stress. These mixed emotions of excitement, fear, and unrest are normal and pretty typical of every swimmer. But, it is how we decide […]
The “Intangibles” of Competitive Swimming (Coaches’ Corner July 30)
By Lauren Caswell, Coach JR group. Wow, I can’t believe that Regionals are here and the competitive season is almost over. Once the big meets are complete, you and your parents will likely reflect on the summer and assess how things went. However, I strongly encourage you not to look solely at your times and […]