Stretch Cords for Swimming

Why: Great way to develop stroke power and strength in a very specific way. Ideal for rotator cuff development and injury prevention exercises. Perfect to develop strong stable upper back muscles, the key to effective force application and a powerful stroke.

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Promoting Performance Through Injury Prevention

By Peter Blanch, Australian Institute of Sport Physiotherapist and Co-author Wayne Goldsmith

Author, Peter Blanch, is a physiotherapist with the Australian Institute of Sport. He assisted with the preparation of a number of Australian National Teams with whom he travelled which included the teams for the 1994 Commonwealth Games in Victoria, Canada, and the World Championships in Rome. He has a strong conviction in regard to the prevention and management of injury. Together with ASI Sports Science Co-ordinator Wayne Goldsmith this article provides 10 simple tips to promote performance through injury prevention.

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Creating a Winning Club Culture

Excellence, Environment, Everything, Everyday, Everybody

Every swimming team has a unique culture.

Some teams have a culture of fun, enjoyment, family and friends. Some teams have a culture of hard work, discipline, dedication and training. Some teams are based at schools, colleges and Universities and their culture is a reflection of the culture of the institution.
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Believe in Yourself: Developing Real Confidence and Self Belief

• You and me have never met, but I know a lot about you.
• There was a time when you couldn’t tie your own shoes.
• There was a time when you couldn’t write your own name.
• There was a time when you couldn’t ride a bike or even stand on a skateboard.

What happened?

Someone showed you what to do. You watched and tried it and failed. Then someone showed you again. You tried again. Then you tried again. Then……you did it. Read the rest of this entry »