Preble County YMCA Piranhas Swim Team

Parents and swimmers,

Hope everyone had a great summer vacation. Our YMCA short course swim season is fast approaching, and I am starting it off a little early with 2-hour practices Tuesday and Thursday 5 pm to 7 pm. We will be working on lots of kicking and getting our swimming muscles back into shape. We will also work on any techniques or strokes you want to work on, just let me know. Also, our season starts September 3. Our times and practices for the upcoming season are going to be the same as it was for last year 5 pm to 7 pm.

Also the work outs in August are free to anyone that would like to come swim but you do have to be a Y member.

Thanks
Coach Dave

LONG COURSE FLYER

The month of April I will be offer 2 days of technique work and endurance work on Tuesday and Thursday 5 pm to 7 pm. Tuesdays will be technique work April 2 -freestyle, April 9 – backstroke, April 16 -breaststroke, April 23 – butterfly and April 30 – IM. April 4, 11, 18, 25 will be endurance work. This is open to anyone that would like to work on your swimming or start your long course or summer swim early. The month of April will be free if you are a Y member. If you at not a Y member, a junior membership is around 27.00 for a monthly fee. You will have to call the Y to see if you can do a one-month membership. If you have any question please feel free to call the Preble County YMCA at 937-472-2010 or contact Coach Dave at [email protected].

Thanks
Coach Dave

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Swim from the hips. Try it out➡️ Bruno Fratus, McEvoy, Dressel, if you want to get faster you need to emphasize your rotation from your hips to gain even more length and power from each stroke. Try it out😁 Swimmer in vid: @caelebdressel #sprintrevolution #swimmer #swimming #swim #swimtips #sprint #olympics #fastswimming

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What turned a skinny boy from Baltimore into the greatest of all time? GOALS. In January’s edition of the Swimmers Mindset Newsletter, discover how you can apply Coach Bob Bowman’s goal setting process to achieve your own aspirations in 2024 and beyond. Subscribe via link in bio. #michaelphelps #coachbobbowman #bobbowman #usaswimming #swimlife #swimmotivation #swimteam #swimcoach #collegeswimming #ncaaswimdive #swimmingaustralia #swimrace #swimfit #openwater #openwaterswimming #mastersswimming #natacion #natacion🏊 #schwimmen #schwimmen🏊 #paraswimming

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Michael Phelps on how he won 23 Gold Medals 🥇🇺🇸🏊‍♂️ #MissionElite #MissionEliteMentality #EliteMinded #MissionFocused #HighCharacter #MichaelPhelps #Phelps #Olympics #Swimming #Quotes #MotivationalQuotes #Athlete #InspirationalQuotes #QuoteOfTheDay #Inspire #Growth #Motivation #Mindset #Mentality

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Timing is The Most Important Thing in Breaststroke #usaswimming #breaststroke

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“If you practice at a high level all the time, you’ll be able to play in a game at a high level all the time” #NickSaban #football #mindset #motivation #skills #practice #preparation #greatness #winningmindset #work #effort #attitude #athlete #performance #athleticperformance #stayready #footballskills #footballtraining #ncaa #winning

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When you breathe after pushing off the wall, it’s like slamming on the brakes - you lose all the speed you were carrying from the push! 😱⁠ ⁠ Check out 9 more mistakes you can quickly fix to swim smoother and faster at the first link in our bio 🔗

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SWIM TIP 🏊‍♀️🏊🏊‍♂️ Keep your head on your spine line What you do with your head, is so extremely important when swimming. A shift up, down, side to side can throw off everything that happens behind your head, so make the focus of what the head is doing one of the top priorities when learning how to swim. #swim #swimbikerun #swimming #swimcoach #swimmer #swimtips #swimtraining #triathlon #tritraining #ironmantri #ironmantraining

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Today, we will be discussing a common mistake frequently observed in breaststroke technique, along with an effective solution to rectify it. In breaststroke, maintaining an impeccable line while propelling forward with the kick is crucial. The swiftest position is achieved when the swimmer achieves full extension and propels forward with the legs. Ideally, the kick should be applied simultaneously as the body, head, and arms reach a streamlined position, thereby maximizing the propulsive force generated. However, if swimmers fail to maintain a streamlined position, they risk compromising their stroke efficiency, speed, and overall distance per stroke. In the showcased example, our swimmer struggles to sustain a tight line as she reaches full extension. Notice how her arms separate in the initial clip. To address this issue, one effective approach involves encouraging the swimmer to maintain a tight line in front and deploy their body to lift while simultaneously sliding the hips forward, similar to performing a cobra stretch. It is worth noting that this drill can pose a challenge, as swimmers may tend to either press down or scull with their hands to initiate the lift. In the second clip, our swimmer successfully demonstrates the correct technique by employing her body to lift, sliding her hips forward, while maintaining an excellent line. Moreover, this drill enables swimmers to develop proper timing, helps them understand how to utilize the body’s momentum to drive the torso forward into the line, and subsequently continue this forward propulsion with the legs. There are various ways to incorporate this drill into your training sessions. One recommended method involves executing two strokes with the arms in front and subsequently performing a full stroke, ensuring impeccable timing and maintaining the desired body line. Observe how, in the final clip, our swimmer greatly improves in reaching and maintaining the desired line. We encourage you to give this drill a try! Enhance your breaststroke technique, streamline your movements, and witness significant improvements in your overall swim performance.