Andy Deichert was coaching me while I was training in Florida. I can’t tell enough good things about Andy and suggest you watch this interview to get to know him and learn a little about his approach to training.
Race Club
Postings related or from the Race Club.
The Tech of Sports – Gary Hall Sr.
Gary was on the Tech of Sports Podcast talking about some of the technology involved in training athletes today.
U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame 2012 Voting
My friend Olympic swimmer Gary Hall Jr. is nominated for induction into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame. Vote for him at http://halloffamevoting.teamusa.org/
2011 NZ Short Course Championships
Meli Malani from Fiji who had been training in the Keys with me this summer flew over to New Zealand after the Far Western Championships in California to compete in the 2011 NZ Short Course Championships. Meli won the 50 butterfly (26.45) and the 50 breaststroke (30.47), got the silver medal in the 50 free …
Tampa Bay Aquatics
Just this past week I also worked again with the swimmer from Tampa Bay Aquatics while on their 3rd team training trip in the Florida Keys. This time around it was more focus on dryland and circuit work as Gary did the technique sessions. You can read Julia Lamb’s, TBAY coach, testimonial on their experience on the Race Club website.
The Briggs Family
During this summer I have been working with the three Briggs boys – Trey, P.J. and John – down in the Keys. They had a full week of private lessons and we all learned a lot from each other. You can read their testimonial about their experience on the Race Club website.
Thunder Struck – Madison Gendreau
Madi has been down in the Keys for a Race Club camp more than once but her last visit was the first time I got to coach her. She has been on a roll lately and her mom sent me some pictures from Sectionals where she wore the Swiss cap. Go Madi! Read her full …
Legs – Stabilizing Force
We (The Race Club) started a video swim tip series on kicking. This is the 3rd part called “Legs – Stabilizing Force” and features yours truly to the best of my abilities as I’m trying to get back in the pool more often myself. If you want to find out how to improve your kicking …
Freestyle – Picking the Right Technique
Gary Hall Sr. wrote an article for the triathlon center community SlowTwitch. You can read his article called “Your Best Freestyle Technique” and watch the full video on Picking the Right Technique on the Race Club website.
Overheating
Please go to the Race Club website for a full transcript of this swim tip on avoiding overheating in swimming.