Coaching Resources This section of our web site is a free resource for age group
coaches. We have compiled articles on coaching and team-building with a special
emphasis on topics that may be helpful for newer coaches and those coaching
ages 14 and younger. We will try to add content on a regular basis. Coaches
viewing this site are welcome to submit their ideas on topics that may be of
interest to newer coaches (under 3 years experience). Content could include
your thoughts on "fun practices with a purpose", "making parents happy", or
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101 Tips for Super Swimmers
By Wayne Goldsmith and Helen Morris A great laundry list of
tips to help you swim and train better.
101 Ways to Praise Your Swimmers A great laundry list of
tips to help you swim and train better.
8-under "Tuneup" Session By Greg
Cronauer A stroke technique outline sheet given to coaches
of the 8-under's the week before a meet. Covers the basic techniques of all
strokes, in simple language, to keep the swimmers focused and
"legal".
Age Group Programs By Lee
Arth This remarkable article is a transcript of a talk by Lee Arth at
the National Swim Coaches Clinic in 1973. Although this talk was given over 30
years ago his topics and ideas are ageless and are based on incredible common
sense. A must read!
ASCA Panel Discussion on
Motivation Moderator Jim Montrella Selected
excerpts from a panel discussion at the ASCA World Clinic in San Diego, 1977
Practice Group Atendance Explanation This team had no
attendance requirements for any of their 7 practice levels. Read what their new
coach wrote for the swimmers and their parents to explain and "sell" them on
the importance of requiring attendance. (Attendance policies are a big
philosophy issue with many clubs and coaches.)
Attendence
Policies What is a valid reason for missing practice? Each coach has
different views. Here is a list of over 30 "excuses" to test and develop your
philosophy. Coaches offer suggestions for logically and successfully
"countering" these with policies and ideas that work.
Swimming
Etiquette Behaviour Rules For Swimmers By Nikki
Dryden The last work on how to swim in training and meet
warm-ups
Big Little Kids By Wayne
Goldsmith Dear Wayne, I am always being told I am small for my age. I
train really hard but other kids my age seem to do less training and beat me
because they are bigger than me. Is there any point in swimming any longer if I
am always going to get beaten because I am so small? Signed, FRUSTRATED, 12
Coaches Manual - Core Principles This excerpt from one team's
Coaches Manual explains the directives for their coaches, based on that team's
philosophy. The team can achieve more if all the coaches are on the same
page.
Coaches On Coaching This article, which is a round-table
interview format with Paul Bergen, Murray Stephens and Cliff Ulman, has much
good info for anyone who want to make swim coaching more than a
hobby.
Fundraising Below is a collection of
articles to "stir the creative juices" where fundraising is concerned. Includes
tips on making a fundraiser successful and how to sell your team on the idea.
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