A discussion about the focus of swimmers as they progress through a club team program. What are the skills, drills and equipment used? When should sport psychology and other non-physical skills be taught? Find out our thoughts about this progression and some best practices and helps for coaches, athletes and parents.

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Education for coaches, athletes and parents. The ONLY podcast dedicated to club swimming!

Welcome to Swimed: Education for coaches, athletes and parents.

The ONLY podcast dedicated to club swimming!

Here, we examine swimming and sports from three perspectives: the coaches, the athletes and the parents.

Through our candid and unscripted discussions, we share our views along with advice and applications that can help coaches improve their coaching, athletes increase their performances and parents boost their support.

So, welcome to SwimEd, let’s dive in …

EP20 - How do you get a swimmer comfortable on your team?

This week we discuss helping new swimmers become part of the team. This can be as easy as providing a cap and shirt to having designated swimmers and parents as helpers as the new swimmer and family adjust to the team. We cover the issues and provide some best practices that might help new swimmers feel more comfortable on your team.

Welcome to SwimEd -- Education for coaches, athletes and parents.

The ONLY podcast dedicated to club swimming!

In this episode, we discuss the history and evolution of the underwater dolphin kick. Known as the "5th Stroke," this powerful skill was not always seen as beneficial to swimmers. It wasn't until 1988 at the elite swimmers showed the world the power of an underwater dolphin kick and forced the start of several rule changes to diminish its use. We explore this history and talk through the technique and advantages underwater dolphin kicks have for swimmers -- faster, saves energy and so much more. As always, advice for coaches, swimmers and parents are provided throughout the podcast. So, welcome to SwimEd ... Let's dive in!