ASCA Coaches HQ Podcast

Dennis Hekmati, a strength and conditioning coach from Norway, discussed the importance of dryland training for swimmers. He emphasized that dryland training should be tailored to individual needs and should include a...

The discussion focused on cultivating trust between coaches and parents. Bruce Gemmel emphasized the importance of good relationships for delegating responsibilities and easing coaching burdens. Gene Fink highlighted...

Abi Liu discussed innovative drills and techniques for age group swimmers, focusing on the integration of drills into regular swimming routines. She emphasized the importance of flexibility, especially in the spine...

Rachel Steil, an expert on disordered eating in athletics, shared her personal journey and the importance of recognizing and addressing eating disorders in athletes. Rachel emphasized the need for coaches to expand...

Charlie Hoolihan discussed the ASCA swimming, sleeping, conditioning course, emphasizing the importance of hip musculature stability and strength training. He highlighted the need for humility in athletic...

Dr. Chris Myers, a physiologist and strength and conditioning expert, presented on swim power training at the ASCA World Clinic. He explained power theory as the rate of energy transfer and its application in...

Dave Gibson introduced Dana Skelton, a renowned 10 and under coach and 2020 U.S. Olympic Paralympic Committee Developmental Coach of the Year, at an ASCA event. Dana emphasized the importance of understanding oneself,...

Mo Abdelaal introduced Charlie Hoolihan, ASCA's strength and conditioning specialist, to discuss dryland training for 12 and unders. Hoolihan emphasized the complexity of the human body and the importance of humility...

The discussion focused on balancing coaching with personal life, emphasizing that "balance" is overrated and it's more about shifting priorities. Coaches Mo Abdelaal, Doug Wharam, and Ellen Johnston shared their...

The speaker, Peggy Ewald, discussed the integration of para athletes into traditional swimming programs, emphasizing the importance of adaptive coaching. She highlighted her role in U.S. Para Swimming, focusing on...

Megan Oesting discussed the importance of data in coaching, emphasizing the need to balance intuition with quantitative and qualitative data. Megan shared her journey from an intuitive coach to using data,...

Charlie Hoolihan, ASCA Swimming Strength and Conditioning Coordinator, led a discussion on integrating strength training into swimming programs. He emphasized the importance of progression, using push-ups as an...