Counsilman Memorial Lecture Fund

Following the passing of legendary Coach James “Doc” Counsilman, the American Swimming Coaches Association asked a group of his closest colleagues to create fund to achieve one of Doc’s most well goals…the improvement of swimming by using ideas from well outside the sport of swimming.

Freestyle Relaxation Drills

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Short video showing one of my athletes demonstrate the freestyle relaxation drills. There are four different parts to this series which we usually do in a mini-set of 4×25 with 10″ rest or a couple bobs in between the 25’s.

This is also a great progression to work on body position and body line – the goal is to stay perfectly afloat and in line – eliminating all of the “parasite movements”. The mastery lies in completely relaxing and doing all this at the most easy pace.

Please leave a comment if you have any questions or opinions regarding this drill.

USMS Swimming Saves Lives Foundation

Swimming Saves Lives Foundation

U.S. Masters Swimming established the Swimming Saves Lives Foundation as its charitable arm. The purpose of SSLF is to advocate and raise awareness, and to serve as a resource for programs providing adult learn-to-swim lessons.

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Jeff Julian - Rose Bowl Aquatics (USA)

Jeff joined Rose Bowl Aquatics in August of 2003 and became Head Coach in August of 2004. Jeff was recently diagnosed with Stage 4 Lung Cancer.

Club Wolverine Elite

Club Wolverine Elite is a high performance swim team that trains swimmers for one reason: to compete at the Olympics. Winning an Olympic medal doesn’t just happen on its own. Club Wolverine Elite is a 501(c)3 nonprofit and is only able to create life-changing experiences with the help of dedicated athletes, staff and generous donors.

Remembering Fran Crippen

Fran Crippen Elevation Foundation

Fran Crippen was a loyal ambassador of sport, fair play, and humanitarian goodwill. The Fran Crippen Elevation Foundation was developed to continue Fran’s legacy.