ASCA Coaches HQ Podcast

Coach Todd Schmitz shared his journey from a YMCA swimmer to coaching the fastest 200-meter freestyler in the world. He emphasized the importance of adaptability, citing his experience with altitude training and...

Coley Stickles, coach of Lake Oswego Swim Club, presented an analysis of short axis strokes, focusing on breaststroke and butterfly. He highlighted the energy expenditure in breaststroke, noting its start-and-stop...

Guy Edson from the American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA) discussed strategies for finding, securing, and succeeding in a club coaching job. He emphasized the importance of finding the right job match, avoiding...

The presentation focused on teaching freestyle and backstroke turns to beginner swimmers. Key points included the importance of streamlining the upper body before the feet hit the wall, reducing wasted time. The...

Brian Dedoux, a top age group coach, shared his insights on teaching freestyle and backstroke to 10-year-olds. He emphasized the importance of balance, alignment, and core stability, using drills like side balance and...

Stefano, the new coach of Federica Pellegrini, discussed her training regimen and performance metrics. In the 2008-2009 season, Pellegrini swam 4,600 km in 46 weeks, averaging 10 km/day. In the current season, she...

Kim Bracken, head coach at the University of Texas, discussed her coaching philosophy and the challenges faced by Kirsty Coventry, a swimmer she mentored to two Olympic gold medals. Bracken emphasized the importance...

Bret Hawke discussed his transition from swimming to coaching, emphasizing the importance of technique, strength training, and race-specific preparation. He detailed Caesar Cielo's 2009 training plan, focusing on...

Paula Wildebor, a top international swim coach, discussed the progression and training methods of her swimmers, particularly Lotte, who improved from a bronze medalist to winning gold in the 800 freestyle. Lotte's...

Coach Coley Stickles discussed the importance of dry land training for swimmers transitioning from age group to senior levels. He emphasized addressing plateaus by diversifying training, reducing burnout, and...

Coach Jan Mittemeyer, with 30 years of coaching experience, discussed his journey from Washington D.C. to Daphne, Alabama, where he coaches a team of 70 kids. He emphasized the importance of making swimming fun and...

Coach Bryan Dedeaux, a seasoned coach from Mission Viejo Nadadores, shared insights on coaching 10 and under athletes at the ASCA Clinic. He emphasized the importance of making swimming fun, focusing on friends, and...