2017 ASCA World Clinic Audio | Training the 200 IM and 200’s of Stroke, Ned Skinner 

Ned Skinner and Sarah Stockwell Gregson from Virginia Tech discussed their coaching philosophies and training methods. Ned emphasized the importance of proper preparation, mentoring, and the qualitative aspects of swimming. He highlighted the significance of the 200 IM and 200 backstroke events, using specific training sets and techniques to enhance performance. Sarah detailed their training phases, including the foundation phase, Rocktober, swimmer phase, and championship segment, focusing on building aerobic bases, speed, and endurance. They also shared practical sets for breaststroke and freestyle, emphasizing the importance of autonomy, race mentality, and technical precision.