I am looking to take my swimming to the next level so I can compete more. I have good technique but know that serious swimmers should get coaching on technique and do some drill work every workout to really improve, (right?). Problem is that the masters coach for our group doesn't do any of that -- really the workouts are just posted but no input is given. I know I need to add kicking/pulling/ work on turns and other specifics and also develop some dryland training but don't know how to incorporate those into my training. Any suggestions on where to go to get individualized coaching? (i.e. books, or where to find an individual coach). Thanks for any ideas.
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A real coach is much better than a book. If there is a local USS or high school team, try talking to their coach about getting a few lessons or if they can recommend anyone to coach you. Or if there's a local college, there may be swimmers or former swimmers that can help you, especially if you're a new swimmer. One of my friends on my college swim club does swim lessons for several triathletes. If you're in an area big enough to have a masters team, there's someone out there that can coach you, it just might take a little searching.
A real coach is much better than a book. If there is a local USS or high school team, try talking to their coach about getting a few lessons or if they can recommend anyone to coach you. Or if there's a local college, there may be swimmers or former swimmers that can help you, especially if you're a new swimmer. One of my friends on my college swim club does swim lessons for several triathletes. If you're in an area big enough to have a masters team, there's someone out there that can coach you, it just might take a little searching.
