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Coach's Corner: Seahorses Stomp out Social Issues
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Thursday, April 11, 2013. Seahorses Stomp out Social Issues. This month we have been discussing BULLYING. This is something every kid has been involved in. They may have been bullied, been a bystander, or have been the one bullying. We learned a lot of interesting facts (sad facts) as well as some strategies on what to do if we see bullying or are being bullied. 1 in every 4 kids K-12 are bullied. 160,000 kids stay home EVERY day for fear of being bullied or made fun of. Here are some talking points:.
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Coach's Corner: April 2012
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Friday, April 13, 2012. The 10 and Under Wonder. I absolutely love this little blurb on the USA Swimming website. I'll let you read it and then I'll let you know why! 10 and Under Article. Use link or read article below:. Several years ago, USA Swimming looked at 10 and Unders who were ranked in the Top 16 and followed the likelihood that they would still be ranked once they were in high school. This is what we found:. Ranked Top 16 as a:. 10 and Under Still Ranked as 17-18 11%. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom).
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Coach's Corner: August 2011
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Sunday, August 21, 2011. Parents- Frequently asked Questions. Parents- Frequently asked Questions. Sometimes my child doesn’t want to go to practice. He wants to play with his friends. Should I force him to go? Interestingly, when asked to reflect on the role of their parents in their swimming, athletes from a recent USA Swimming World Championship team talked about being pushed to swim by their parents on a weekly basis but knowing they could quit if they stopped having fun with swimming. Probably he wi...
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Coach's Corner: June 2013
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Tuesday, June 4, 2013. Nutrition Part I: Hydration. but Mom I'm not thirsty! Athletes need more calories and fluid than non-athletes. More calories should come in the form of carbohydrates (wheat/fruit/cereal). More fluid should come in the form of water or Gatorade. Our first topic is going to be hydration! Sports drinks rehydrate the body by replenishing it with electrolytes and sugars the body uses to create energy with. Make sure they are getting 8 hours of sleep a day. Encourage your athlete to drin...
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Coach's Corner: March 2012
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Thursday, March 29, 2012. I was reading through the newest Splash Magazine and came across an article by Emily Sampl titled: "Tips for the 50 Yard Freestyle." I was impressed with some of the tips Nathan Adrian and Brett Hawke supplied. I was NEVER a sprinter by ANY means. I had a pretty freestyle and endurance, not sprint speed, and this is the best summary of tips I have seen. Check it out at:. Splash Magazine March Issue. There is also a video you can watch by Jason Lezak. A few I want to touch on are:.
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Coach's Corner: HOW TO GET YOUNG SWIMMERS TO EAT WELL
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Thursday, March 21, 2013. HOW TO GET YOUNG SWIMMERS TO EAT WELL. USA Swimming nutrition article. HOW TO GET YOUNG SWIMMERS TO EAT WELL. BY JILL CASTLE, MS, RD. Parents and coaches want their swimmers to feel good, eat well and perform to their best ability. But that’s not always easy to accomplish when you have growing bodies, different food preferences and developmental influences to consider. At a recent swim meet, I heard a variety of food complaints from parents:. Set up a Healthy Food Environment:.
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Coach's Corner: March 2013
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Thursday, March 21, 2013. HOW TO GET YOUNG SWIMMERS TO EAT WELL. USA Swimming nutrition article. HOW TO GET YOUNG SWIMMERS TO EAT WELL. BY JILL CASTLE, MS, RD. Parents and coaches want their swimmers to feel good, eat well and perform to their best ability. But that’s not always easy to accomplish when you have growing bodies, different food preferences and developmental influences to consider. At a recent swim meet, I heard a variety of food complaints from parents:. Set up a Healthy Food Environment:.
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Coach's Corner: When Conditioning Fails....
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Monday, April 8, 2013. Back in the water after 2 weeks or even a month off, in swimmer time equals PAIN. Your body feels unnatural. One of my swimmers said it's like they are a. In the water. Even a week off in swimmer time = slower times and reconditioning. When conditioning fails- rely on your technique. What does that mean in hindsight? Work on your technique first. With technique will come. SPEED. It's your tight streamline and underwater dolphin because we've gotten lazy off the walls. Sometimes.
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Coach's Corner: When your child's hero dies...
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Wednesday, May 2, 2012. When your child's hero dies. Some of you may not be aware of the shocking news in the swimming community. but a rising Norwegian Breaststroke Superstar. died in Flagstaff AZ yesterday. Here is an article explaining what happened. It made me think of this world we live in. where our children idolize and love those superstars! Would I be scared like the girl in the blog post below? Would I want to swim again? When Our Kid's Hero Dies. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).
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Coach's Corner: September 2011
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Thursday, September 8, 2011. International Water Safety Day- Teach someone to swim! I came across this article today- I thought it was interesting. how fortunate we are! I am brainstorming on something WE can do to take part in this- if you have ideas let me know! By Mike Gustafson/ Correspondent ( http:/ www.usaswimming.com/. So, on May 15, 2012, swim people:. Mark Your. Calendars. The International Learn To Swim Day takes place more than eight months from now. Swim professionals (which probably inc...
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