I've been on a swim team for a month and have been to three swim meets and have come in third place in all of my events. I need help with improving my time and speed. Also, I need help with the flipturn. I also have started training for nationals next year. I run 3 miles a day and train in the gym and I go to a physical therapists as I have had to have 2 neck surgers in the past 3 yrs. I'm loving swimming and, I get so excied when it comes time to compete. If any of yall have advice or training advice for me I would appreciate it. I do have a coach I work with 4 times a week.
Sincerely, Swimminggirl
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It sounds like you really need one-on-one coaching. I would suggest asking around at local pools and finding a swim teacher that could get in the water and work with you for 1/2 an hour or an hour. I am a swim teacher that works with a lot of adults to help them improve technique and I believe that I can help them. You also need to be constantly thinking of technique in practice. Think of making sure that every turn is fast and good, and not slacking off. Work on sprinting off walls. Overall, it just sounds as if you could use some personal coaching.
It sounds like you really need one-on-one coaching. I would suggest asking around at local pools and finding a swim teacher that could get in the water and work with you for 1/2 an hour or an hour. I am a swim teacher that works with a lot of adults to help them improve technique and I believe that I can help them. You also need to be constantly thinking of technique in practice. Think of making sure that every turn is fast and good, and not slacking off. Work on sprinting off walls. Overall, it just sounds as if you could use some personal coaching.
