2017 World Clinic Audio | Coaching 11 & 12 Year Olds: Technique, Training & Fun | Steve Haufler 

Coach Haufler shared his extensive experience coaching a summer recreational swim team of 360 swimmers, emphasizing the importance of technique and drills. He highlighted key books for coaches, including "The Talent Code" by Daniel Coyle and "Swim Speed Strokes" by Sheila Taormina. Haufler detailed his training methods, focusing on specific drills for each stroke, such as the "snow angel recovery" for freestyle and the "jet propulsion kick" for backstroke. He also discussed the importance of tempo trainers and the use of mirrors for technique improvement. The session concluded with examples of workout sets and taper strategies leading up to championship meets.