Strategies for Enhancing Olympic Swimming Performance: Insights from Top Coaches and Experts, #21
Heavy Or Not - The O.G. Swim Guide
Release Date: 04/10/2025
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info_outlineIn this coaches clinic panel discussion, top coaches and experts uncover some issues from Paris Olympics.
Of course the Team USA had its challenges. Future opportunities facing the world of competitive swimming are uncovered. Discover their thoughts on improving performance and fostering a winning culture.
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The importance of relationships in achieving top athletic performance.
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Challenges faced by coaches in feeling valued and respected.
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The role of resources and support in international competition.
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Strategies for long-term planning and athlete development.
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The impact of sports science on future swimming success.
Explore these critical topics and more, shaping the future of swimming excellence.
Call this Heavy Or Not episode, the 3rd of 3:
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Strategies for Enhancing Olympic Swimming Performance: Insights from Top Coaches and Experts
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Elevating USA Swimming: Expert Panel Discusses Challenges and Opportunities for Future Success
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Building Stronger Olympic Teams: The Role of Relationships and Resources in Swimming
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Overcoming Challenges in Competitive Swimming: Expert Insights on Training and Development
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The Path to Olympic Gold: Coaches Discuss Long-Term Planning and Athlete Development
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Enhancing Swimming Performance: The Importance of Sports Science and Strategic Planning
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From Training to Triumph: Expert Panel on Improving USA Swimming's Olympic Performance
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The Future of Competitive Swimming: Insights from Coaches on Training, Resources, and Strategy
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Achieving Excellence in Swimming: Expert Panel Discusses Key Factors for Olympic Success
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The Road to Los Angeles: Strategies for Enhancing USA Swimming's Competitive Edge
We’re thrilled for this released talk and want others in the community to give their time to listen.
The USA competitive swimming world and its leadership was rocked at the end of 2024 and the waves are still flowing.
Hear from some of the most respected voices in the sport. This episode is packed with insights from the expert panel discussion at the Eastern States Clinic in eastern PA following the Paris Olympics. Whether you're a coach, athlete, or just a fan of the sport, there's something here for everyone!
You'll Learn, beside Carol being a team player:
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The Importance of Relationships in Coaching: Coach Carol Capitani shares how building strong relationships can lead to achieving great times in the pool.
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Resource Allocation and Respect: Discover the challenges faced by coaches in the USA and how they compare to their Canadian counterparts in terms of support and resources.
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The Value of Long Course Racing: Brent Arckey emphasizes the need for more long course racing opportunities to enhance athlete performance.
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Strategic Planning for Olympic Success: Bob Bowman discusses the importance of long-term planning and how it can lead to sustained success at the Olympics.
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Innovative Approaches to Swimming Competitions: Learn about creative ways to make swim meets more engaging and watchable, as shared by Carol Capitani and Bob Bowman.
Fun Fact from the Episode: Did you know that in Australia, every day at practice, they talk about beating the Americans? Talk about motivation! Mark Schubert shares this intriguing tidbit and more about the competitive spirit Down Under.
Outro: We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed putting it together. It's packed with valuable insights and inspiring stories that will surely motivate you to dive deeper into the world of swimming.
Call to Action: Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation! Tune in now and let us know your thoughts. Share your favorite moments on social media and tag us. We’d love to hear from you!
Stay tuned for more exciting episodes and updates. If this is the first peek, you might want to go back to #19 and #20, as this, #21, is part three of three.
Until then, keep swimming strong!
P.S. Stay safe and keep an eye out for new services coming soon from ISCA with a new sub-brand at Go.LAP.red.