Ontario and a few other provinces have a policy of no swim meets in March, other than possibly provincial championships at the very start of the month. The reasons come from the nature of swimming in Canada. Most teams in Canada train in a short course (25 metre or even 25 yard) pool. This leads… Continue reading Is Meet-Free March a Good Idea?
Month: March 2014
The Athlete-Coach Debriefings after Competition
I just came back from watching the Canadian Wrestling Championships, and the wrestling was fantastic. But I have to admit I also spent quite a bit of time watching the country's top coaches interact with their athletes after matches. Now, I should point out that wrestling and swimming are about as different as you can… Continue reading The Athlete-Coach Debriefings after Competition
Guest Blog – Nutrient Fuelling For Swimmers
I've asked our team's Sports Nutritionist (also my son) of iMadgen Nutrition to guest post an article on nutrient fuelling. For more information on his credentials or his company, please feel free to check out iMadgenNutrition.ca . Also be sure to check out Kevin's free ebook offer, which includes a recipe for a no-bake nutrition… Continue reading Guest Blog – Nutrient Fuelling For Swimmers
Overtraining: One of the Perils of Training
If you've been involved in swimming for long enough you'll have seen it, or possibly even experienced it. Overtraining. At best, it usually means the end of any training for many months. At worst, it can bring on injuries and a negative attitude that can end a career. And yet despite how bad it can… Continue reading Overtraining: One of the Perils of Training
Managing the Transition to Long Course Season
The short course season has just ended, and now it's time for everybody to get ready for long course. For those of you who aren't aware of the differences... well they're huge. The best way to get a sense of the difference is to watch a younger, less experienced swimmer swim their first Long Course… Continue reading Managing the Transition to Long Course Season
Coach Rick - Mighty Tritons Swimming 