Posts by Mac Hancock
Young swimmers benefit from physical drill representation
Swim coaches are always looking for the best drills for new swimmers. But no matter what drills you pick and how well you explain them, oftentimes the drills are disregarded…
Read MoreThe complete coaches guide for teaching swimmers a relay
Relays can be complicated for young swimmers to grasp. In this article, we’ll dive into the steps you can take as a coach to teach your swimmers a relay and…
Read MoreBreaking down basic summer swim team requirements
Parents usually have a little dissonance when signing their children up for a swim team for the first time. Usually, being unsure of the summer swim team requirements makes parents…
Read MoreTeach proper freestyle with these seven beginner freestyle drills
The Red Cross swim program does a great job at teaching young swimmers how to float and general body position strategies for new swimmers, but as coaches, we need something…
Read MoreBuild swimmers’ confidence with these competitive swim team games
Until recently, the coaching philosophy of swimming was to do whatever it takes to build mental toughness through grueling sets and long practices. Today, coaches build relationships with swimmers to…
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