Title
Championship Swim Training,Used
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Whether you're a coach looking to build or supplement your program or a swimmer seeking to improve your technique and time, you'll benefit from swim coaching legend Bill Sweetenham's proven methods for improving performance in the backstroke, butterfly, breaststroke, freestyle, and individual medley.Sweetenham has spent his career developing worldclass swimmersfirst for Australia, then for Hong Kong, and now for Great Britain. He engineered Australia's success at four Olympic Games and five Commonwealth Games and has coached 63 top swimmers in international competitions to 27 Olympic and World Championship medals. Now, through Championship Swim Training, he and coauthor John Atkinson, a former national team coach in Australia and current national youth coach with British Swimming, provide the detailed plans and strategies to help all swimmers maximize their swimming potential.Beginning with Sweetenham's five golden rules for swimming that apply to all swimmersregardless of their backgroundChampionship Swim Training is divided into two parts.Part I, Technique Drills and Sets, deals with training zones and benchmark sets so critical to effective training and goal setting. Also included is a series of drill progressions and checklists that can be applied to each stroke and the individual medley. These progressions will help pinpoint stroke deficiencies and improve stroke technique as well as sculling, starts, turns, finishes, and kick and pull training. The checklists give swimmers and coaches tips for training and competition.Part II, Workouts and Programs, is full of information for coaches to plan the longterm development of juniors through masters swimmers. Sample training sets are provided and can be customized to suit the level of that swimmer or squad. Part II also covers the critical tapering phase to get swimmers ready for competition and provides detailed racing strategies. Dryland conditioning suggestions help swimmers train all year round, whether in or out of the water. And no worldclass coaching book would be complete without a chapter on how to completely and objectively evaluate your training program.Championship Swim Training provides a complete roadmap for coaches and swimmers who want to follow a systematic and proven way to recordbreaking times!
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Championship Swim Training'? A: 'Championship Swim Training' focuses on improving swimming performance through proven techniques developed by renowned coach Bill Sweetenham. It covers training for various strokes and includes drills, workouts, and strategies for swimmers of all levels.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Bill Sweetenham, a legendary swim coach known for his work with Olympic and international swimmers, along with coauthor John Atkinson.
- Q: What are the key components of the training program outlined in the book? A: The training program is divided into two parts: Part I focuses on technique drills and sets, while Part II provides workouts and programs for long-term swimmer development.
- Q: Does the book provide specific drills for different swimming strokes? A: Yes, the book includes a series of drill progressions and checklists for each stroke, including backstroke, butterfly, breaststroke, freestyle, and individual medley.
- Q: Is there information on dryland training in this book? A: Yes, 'Championship Swim Training' includes suggestions for dryland conditioning to help swimmers train effectively year-round, both in and out of the water.
- Q: Can this book help coaches plan training for different skill levels? A: Absolutely, the book provides sample training sets that can be customized to suit the skill levels of different swimmers, from juniors to masters.
- Q: What is the importance of tapering as mentioned in the book? A: Tapering is critical for preparing swimmers for competition. The book details strategies to help swimmers reach peak performance during this phase.
- Q: How many pages does 'Championship Swim Training' have? A: 'Championship Swim Training' consists of 302 pages, providing comprehensive coverage of swimming techniques and training methodologies.
- Q: When was 'Championship Swim Training' published? A: 'Championship Swim Training' was published on August 19, 2003.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'Championship Swim Training' is available in paperback binding, making it easy to handle and read.