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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 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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