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CLEANWATER

April 10, 2011December 2, 2009 by Nico

The Swiss Swimming Federation launched a project called CLEANWATER in association with the Swiss Anti Doping Agency and the Swiss Laboratory for Doping Analyses. The aim of this project is to intensify the collaboration between Swiss Swimming and the Swiss Anti Doping agencies as well as provide open accessible proof for clean performances of the …

Watershops

April 10, 2011November 5, 2009 by Nico

Chris Morgan, good friend and former coach of mine, is organizing a series of swim clinics in collaboration with the Swiss Swimming Federation. The clinics always feature a world class athlete as well a surprise Swiss athlete and are held a the training base in Tenero. The first clinic presents butterfly with Mike Cavic. Get more information about the Watershops clinics here and view the program for the first clinic here.

Letter from the coach

April 10, 2011October 26, 2009 by Nico

My US coach and good friend, Jon Olsen, is back at the helm of the Florida Keys Swim Club as Head Coach. Read more about his return to the pool deck in a “Letter from the coach“.

Ten Commandments for Swimming Parents

April 21, 2011October 24, 2009 by Nico

Are you a swimming parent? This is for you then! Excellent write-up from the Florida Keys Swim Club website called “Ten Commandments for Swimming Parents“. And of course, it’s an excellent read even if you’re not a swimming parent.

Florida Keys Summer 2009

April 21, 2011September 25, 2009 by Nico

I went through all the photos from my stay in the Florida Keys this summer and found some more random pictures to share with you.

The Race Club Introduces New Service for High School Swimmers

April 23, 2011September 17, 2009 by Nico

The Race club now offers to produce for you a DVD of your child, showing underwater, above water, starts, turns and transitions in all strokes desired. Further, we will help you select the schools and coaches to send the DVD to, along with an introduction. Far better than just a letter with your times on it, the DVD will provide useful information to the coach about your technical skills, attention to details and potential for improvement. The DVD may make the difference between your child or another receiving that athletic aid. The Race Club’s familiarity with swimming and college coaches and our respect among coaches will help us to find the right school and program for your child. Please visit their website or contact them for more information about producing a DVD to create a visual resume.

CSHS @ Gulliver 2009

April 21, 2011September 6, 2009 by Nico

Photos from the first dual meet for the Coral Shores High School Team in Miami against Gulliver.

Swimming World TV Hires Garrett McCaffrey

April 21, 2011September 2, 2009 by Nico

Only a few weeks ago, Garrett McCaffrey announced the launch of his new “home” with SwimPulse.net after he had to leave FloSwimming. But today Swimming World Magazine announced the addition of Garrett McCaffrey to their staff for Swimming World TV. Looks like Garrett has finally found a new “home” and a new role in his mission to make our sport more streamlined.

Fundamentals of Fast Swimming

April 23, 2011September 1, 2009 by Nico

Gary Hall Sr.’s 3 Fundamentals of Fast Swimming that most of you probably already know from previous notes or the Race Club website, are being published as guest posts on SwimNetwork.com. Check out part I & II.

Ryan Lochte Clinic at FAU

April 21, 2011August 31, 2009 by Nico

Photos from the Clinic with US Olympian Ryan Lochte at the Florida Atlantic University Aquatics Center.