By: Michael Brooks

Paperback

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Talent, skill, and a passion to compete: These are the characteristics that define elite-level swimmers. But as the sport's best coaches know, even the most gifted of athletes won't develop these traits without a planone that recognizes talent, develops skills, and nurtures success. Developing Swimmersis the only book to offer a comprehensive, long-term plan beginning at an age-group level. Renowned coach Michael Brooks shares the insights, secrets, and strategies that have transformed his athletes and swim teams from novice competitors to distinguished champions. Developing Swimmers will show you how to -evaluate and identify talent in even the youngest swimmers; -establish realistic yet challenging short- and long-term goals for your athletes; -assess and refine strokes for greater power and efficiency; -improve starts, turns, and finishes for faster times; -structure positive and productive practices for swimmers and swim teams; and -foster your swimmers' passion, bolster commitment, and instill winning attitudes. From motivation to meet management to race-day tactics, Developing Swimmerscovers it all. It is the guide every coach should have on the shelf. With Developing Swimmers, you will improve the performance of your swimmersand your entire team.

Chapter 1. Recognizing Swimming Talent; Chapter 2. Developing Swimmers for the Long Haul; Chapter 3. Creating an Environment of Excellence; Chapter 4. Recognizing What to Teach; Chapter 5. Teaching Technique Effectively; Chapter 6. Improving Freestyle and Backstroke; Chapter 7. Improving Butterfly and Breaststroke; Chapter 8. Improving Starts, Turns, and Finishes; Chapter 9. Training Age-Group Swimmers; Chapter 10. Planning for the Short- and Long-Term; Chapter 11. Providing Support Away from the Pool; Chapter 12. Racing Attitudes and Tactics; Chapter 13. Managing Meets for Racing Excellence; Chapter 14. Selecting Meets and Events.

ISBN: 9780736089357
ISBN-10: 0736089357
Audience: Professional
For Ages: 18+ years old
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number Of Pages: 240
Published: 7th May 2011
Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers
Dimensions (cm): 25.4 x 18.0  x 1.7
Weight (kg): 0.519