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Tapering For Optimal Performance, Part II
Tapering the senior swimmer differs from tapering the age group swimmer. Scientific research offers us some guidelines on reductions in volume, duration of taper as well intensity and frequency of practices. Art meets Science- In the end the coach still needs to know their swimmers and decide on what is optimum mix for best results. Read More... 

Part I: Tapering for Optimal Performance

 

Zone Select Camp Assistant Coaches Needed
The deadline to apply to be on the Zone Select Camp Staff is March 15.   Have you considered applying? The application can be found on the upper right hand corner of the camps page. Read More...

 

A Facebook Page Just for Clubs
Become a fan of the USA Swimming Clubs Facebook Fan Page,  the fan page for clubs, parents leaders and coaches with up-to-date information on events, USA Swimming programs, education tips and more.

Important Coaching Information
Lead staff announced for the 2010 Zone Select Camps  (3/4/2010)
The 2010 Zone Select Camp Head Coach and Head Manager positions have been announced. Assistant Coaches and Assistant Managers are selected through an application process that is ongoing with a March 15th deadline.   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. Click the links below for information and to register.

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

Alabama-Birmingham-May 7-8                                                   Information Coming Soon

Oklahoma-Bartlesville-May 7-8                                                  Information Flyer      Registration

Alaska-Juneau-May 7-9                                                                Information Flyer      Registration

Alaska-Anchorage-May 14-16                                                     Information Coming Soon

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 ArticlesCoaching 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

More Information

Rule Interpretation: Wearing 2 Suits

Swimmers may not wear more than one swimsuit in USA Swimming sanctioned or approved competition.

Rule Interpretation

Trip Managers

Do you know anyone who would make a great National Team Manager? 
Click here to learn more and fill out an application.

Coaches Forms
2008 Testing Consent Form

 

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