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Tapering For Optimal Performance, Part III-Age Groupers
Tapering the age group swimmer is all about preparation and magic. The preparation consists of all the great work done in the months prior to the meet. The magic is one of the most important elements to a great Age Group Championship season. The magic is found in a great age group coach with the ability to put their swimmers at ease, make them feel prepared, and have lots of fun. Read More...

Part I: Tapering for Optimal Performance
Part II: Tapering Specifics for Senior Swimmers

Pool Issues for Your Club?
USA Swimming has a Facilities Development Department to assist member clubs and affiliated organizations. This assistance includes developing and planning new aquatic facilities as well as renovating and upgrading existing facilities. We also assist in developing and designing complimentary aquatic programs. Read More...

Important Coaching Information

Diversity Select Camp Roster Announced (3/16/2010)

There were over 120 applicants for this years National Diversity Select Camp, the most ever by far. Anthony Nesty, the 1988 Olympic Gold Medalist and current Associate Head coach at the University of Florida will be the Head Coach for the Camp. Sabir Muhammad, a national team member and former NCAA Champion Sabir will be attending to work alongside our campers and serve as inspiration for our young athletes. Read more...

What's the next "Big Idea" for USA Swimming? (3/2/2010)

USA Swimming is looking for your help to find the “Big Idea” for the future of the organization and the sport, and Swimnetwork.com will serve as the forum for comments, voting and the opportunity to submit your ideas. USA Swimming wants your input. Read more...

Scholastic All-America applications have been posted (2/26/2010)

The 2009-2010 Scholastic All-America Team application has now been posted online. Click here to access the form. Or go to our Applications and Forms section. Read more...

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2010 Spring Regional Coaches Clinics

The Regional coaching clinic program brings affordable clinics directly to teams in their own LSC's. These clinics are designed for the entire coaching staff from the novice coach to the senior level coach. For only $50 one coach can attend or for only $100 an entire staff can attend the clinic. Please note that the Indiana Clinics have a different pricing structure that can be found on the flyer and registration form. Click the links below for information and to register.

New Jersey-Bayonne-April 16-18 Information Flyer Registration

Indiana Central-Columbus-April 17 Information Flyer Registration

Indiana North-Middlebury April 17 Information Flyer Registration

Alabama-Birmingham-May 7-8 Information Flyer Registration

Oklahoma-Bartlesville-May 7-8 Information Flyer Registration

Alaska-Juneau-May 7-9 Information Flyer Registration

Alaska-Anchorage-May 14-16 Information Flyer Registration

Programs, Information, and Services Index

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RENEW/BECOME A COACH: Safety Certifications (CPR, First Aid, Safety training for Swim Coaches), Background Screening, Education Requirements (Foundations of Coaching Test)

CLUB DEVELOPMENT SERVICES: Consulting Services for Coaches, Recognition and Incentive Programs, Camps, Coaches Quarterly*, On-Line Clinics (coming soon)*, Downloadable Forms for Coaches*

COACHING: Coaching Novice Swimmers, Coaching Age Group Swimmers, Coaching Senior Swimmers, Coaching and the Club Articles, Coaching Open Water Swimmers, Coaching Swimmers with Disabilities, Training & Workouts*, History, Coaching Legends

NATIONAL TEAM: Current World Rankings

SPORT PERFORMANCE: Nutrition, Psychology, Biomechanics, Physiology, Growth and Development, Doping Control, Race Analysis, Sports Medicine

OME:On-Line Meet Entry (OME)

Racing Start Certification

As of May 1, 2009, USA Swimming Rules require that ALL registered swimmers must be racing start certified in order to perform racing starts in less than six feet of water.

Racing Start Checklist

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