Coaching Information
Links to swimming coach resources, articles, and links.
PhD Scholarship in Aquatics Biomechanics
An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a high caliber PhD student to become immersed in the high performance programs of swimming and triathlon with the New Zealand Academy of Sport North Island (NZASNI). NZASNI works in partnership with sports identified by Sport & Recreation NZ (SPARC) to enable their high performance programs, athletes and coaches to achieve international success by providing world leading support.
An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a high caliber PhD student to become immersed in the high performance programs of swimming and triathlon with the New Zealand Academy of Sport North Island (NZASNI). NZASNI works in partnership with sports identified by Sport & Recreation NZ (SPARC) to enable their high performance programs, athletes and coaches to achieve international success by providing world leading support.
Teaching Swimming is an Art - Teaching Swimming is Poetry
Very recently I visited my local swimming pool to observe two new swim clients of mine who regularly took part in group swimming lessons. To say I was shocked at the lack of interest from the swimming instructor would be an understatement. I am not willing to accept that she was having an off-day. There are many adults and children who are anxious, or have a fear of water and desperately want to learn to swim, and enjoy their swimming journey.
Very recently I visited my local swimming pool to observe two new swim clients of mine who regularly took part in group swimming lessons. To say I was shocked at the lack of interest from the swimming instructor would be an understatement. I am not willing to accept that she was having an off-day. There are many adults and children who are anxious, or have a fear of water and desperately want to learn to swim, and enjoy their swimming journey.
2007 ASCA World Clinic Keynote Speakers will be Mark Schubert, Eddie Reese, and
The Keynote Lecture at the American Swimming Coaches Association 2007 San Diego World Clinic on 5 September features three of the United States top swim coaches. Mark Schubert, Eddie Reese, and Jack Bauerle. This trio of coaches will lead the US Olympic Swimming Team into the Beijing Olympic Games in July of 2008. Coach Reese will be Head Coach of the Men’s Team, Coach Bauerle Head Coach of the Women’s Team and Coach Schubert is the USA National Team General Manager and Head Coach.
The Keynote Lecture at the American Swimming Coaches Association 2007 San Diego World Clinic on 5 September features three of the United States top swim coaches. Mark Schubert, Eddie Reese, and Jack Bauerle. This trio of coaches will lead the US Olympic Swimming Team into the Beijing Olympic Games in July of 2008. Coach Reese will be Head Coach of the Men’s Team, Coach Bauerle Head Coach of the Women’s Team and Coach Schubert is the USA National Team General Manager and Head Coach.
UK Coach Certificate Course Content Announced by British Swimming
Syllabus details for the first two levels of the British Swimming UKCC coaching qualifications are now available to view online. Available from January 2007, the syllabuses for Level One coaching courses in swimming, water polo, synchronised swimming and diving and Level Two courses in swimming, water polo and diving provide an outline of course content and key learning outcomes.
Syllabus details for the first two levels of the British Swimming UKCC coaching qualifications are now available to view online. Available from January 2007, the syllabuses for Level One coaching courses in swimming, water polo, synchronised swimming and diving and Level Two courses in swimming, water polo and diving provide an outline of course content and key learning outcomes.
USA Swimming Names Coaching Staffs for Two International Swim Meets
USA Swimming has released the coaching staffs for two international swimming competitions in 2007. The events include the 2007 Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and the 2007 World University Games in Bangkok, Thailand.
USA Swimming has released the coaching staffs for two international swimming competitions in 2007. The events include the 2007 Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and the 2007 World University Games in Bangkok, Thailand.
About Swimming Contribution - Submit Your Article
I'm always looking for ways to help other readers - and maybe you have the answer. Use this form to submit your articles to share with others, as well as grant permission to reprint an article and/or photographs on the About Swimming site.
I'm always looking for ways to help other readers - and maybe you have the answer. Use this form to submit your articles to share with others, as well as grant permission to reprint an article and/or photographs on the About Swimming site.
Best Swimming - Portugese
"The Brazilian Swimming Site in the USA" with information and tips for coaches (and swimmers) living in the USA.
"The Brazilian Swimming Site in the USA" with information and tips for coaches (and swimmers) living in the USA.
Career in Coaching
Coaching in Australia is moving from a voluntary activity to an emerging occupation. There is a small but increasing number of full-time positions for professional coaches, particularly in sports like gymnastics, golf, tennis, swimming, football codes and others.
Coaching in Australia is moving from a voluntary activity to an emerging occupation. There is a small but increasing number of full-time positions for professional coaches, particularly in sports like gymnastics, golf, tennis, swimming, football codes and others.
Coach's Forum on Swim Coaching.com
Review articles, tips and ideas on many coaching related topics from swim coaches all over the country. See what ideas they have, how they do things, and how they solve problems you may have on your own club.
Review articles, tips and ideas on many coaching related topics from swim coaches all over the country. See what ideas they have, how they do things, and how they solve problems you may have on your own club.
Coaching Athletes with Disabilities
Coaching athletes with a disability is fundamentally no different to coaching athletes without disabilities. There are very few disabilities or medical conditions which completely preclude participation in sport.
Coaching athletes with a disability is fundamentally no different to coaching athletes without disabilities. There are very few disabilities or medical conditions which completely preclude participation in sport.
Coaching Children
Children play sport for FUN. As coaches, we have to keep them interested in their chosen sport. Besides fun, children want to play with friends, and learn some new skills.
Children play sport for FUN. As coaches, we have to keep them interested in their chosen sport. Besides fun, children want to play with friends, and learn some new skills.
Coaching Masters Athletes
In general terms, changes occur physiologically in older athletes. There tends to be a reduction in the work capacity, heart-lung efficiency, endurance, power, strength, agility and co-ordination after 30-40 years of age.
In general terms, changes occur physiologically in older athletes. There tends to be a reduction in the work capacity, heart-lung efficiency, endurance, power, strength, agility and co-ordination after 30-40 years of age.
Coaching Resources from USMS
This site serves the purposes of communication, education and recognition among Masters coaches and between coaches and Masters swimmers.
This site serves the purposes of communication, education and recognition among Masters coaches and between coaches and Masters swimmers.
Coaching
Sports Coach's primer on the roles of a coach - very good resources.
Sports Coach's primer on the roles of a coach - very good resources.
College Recruiting.com
A site designed to connect swimmers, divers, and water polo players to universities and colleges.
A site designed to connect swimmers, divers, and water polo players to universities and colleges.
Ethics - ACC
The Australian Sports Commission's code of conduct for coaches.
The Australian Sports Commission's code of conduct for coaches.
Improve as a coach
This service of YourVocation.com lets athletes and Coaches alike initiate an anonymous assessment process that gives Coaches immediate, powerful, constructive feedback.
This service of YourVocation.com lets athletes and Coaches alike initiate an anonymous assessment process that gives Coaches immediate, powerful, constructive feedback.
New Technologies in Sport and Coaching
In the current age of digital technology, there is increasing demand for coaches to become proficient at integrating the latest technological advancements in video, computers and ‘gadgets’ into their daily coaching practise. But is it all worth it?
In the current age of digital technology, there is increasing demand for coaches to become proficient at integrating the latest technological advancements in video, computers and ‘gadgets’ into their daily coaching practise. But is it all worth it?
On-line Level 1 Coaching Exam
The Online ASCA/USA Swimming Level 1 Foundations of Coaching Exam is comprised of multiple choice questions. This is the version of the exam required for all newly registered USA Swimming Coaches.
The Online ASCA/USA Swimming Level 1 Foundations of Coaching Exam is comprised of multiple choice questions. This is the version of the exam required for all newly registered USA Swimming Coaches.
Risk Management for Coaches
Most coaches are genuinely concerned about the wellbeing of the athletes under their care and aim to prevent incidents that might affect or injure them. Physical injuries affect athletes, but issues such as contractual disputes, unfair treatment and discrimination can also affect their wellbeing and their performance.
Most coaches are genuinely concerned about the wellbeing of the athletes under their care and aim to prevent incidents that might affect or injure them. Physical injuries affect athletes, but issues such as contractual disputes, unfair treatment and discrimination can also affect their wellbeing and their performance.
Skill Development
Hints and tips on teaching, from Sports Coach.
Hints and tips on teaching, from Sports Coach.
SportDraw Water Polo Plan Drawing Tool
Program is used to draw drills, tactics, diagram strategy for offensive and defensive plays, and to show animation of these to your players.
Program is used to draw drills, tactics, diagram strategy for offensive and defensive plays, and to show animation of these to your players.
SportPlanner for Water Polo
Make Practice plans, manage practice, scouting, player profiles, and daily coaching tasks with SportPlanner.
Make Practice plans, manage practice, scouting, player profiles, and daily coaching tasks with SportPlanner.
USMS Coaching Manual
Information on ordering the USMS Coaching Manual, which includes stroke drills, workouts, articles and Masters Coaching School Information.
Information on ordering the USMS Coaching Manual, which includes stroke drills, workouts, articles and Masters Coaching School Information.
Women and Sport - Australian Sports Commission
The women and Sport program of the Australian Sports Commission involves the research, identification and development of innovative policies, program and practices that address gender and equality issues in sport.
The women and Sport program of the Australian Sports Commission involves the research, identification and development of innovative policies, program and practices that address gender and equality issues in sport.