Mary Anne Gerzanick-Liebowitz – What I Learned Coaching at Summer Camp 

Coach Jennifer Gibson introduced Coach Marianne Gerzanic Liebowitz, highlighting her extensive experience and unique approach to coaching. Marianne shared insights from working with seven Olympic coaches, emphasizing the importance of posture, line, and balance in swimming. She detailed various drills and techniques learned from coaches like Richard and Skip, Mark Schubert, Dave Marsh, Jack Bowerly, and Dave Salo. Marianne stressed the significance of dryland training, core strength, and visual feedback for improving swimming efficiency. She also discussed innovative drills like the ping pong drill, scrunch drills, and kicking to music, aiming to enhance swimmer performance and engagement.