Tips for Faster Swimming

Science Newsletter

May 2021

What’s Wrong With This Picture?

The above graph (Leblanc, et. al, 2007) shows the velocity fluctuations of an elite breaststroker over one stroke cycle. Would you use this swimmer as a model? Applying mechanical principles to optimize technique is a better option than modeling champions as presented in a recent article in Swimming World.

Corrected Link for Study on Backstroke Start

A recent study compared backstroke start joint extension sequences (Nara, Ikeda, Shimojo, Sato , Ichikawa, Baba & Shimoyama, 2021). Male and female national caliber swimmers were tested using three different leg extension protocols. The results support the value of extending at the hips before the knees.

C lick the corrected link to read the article in Sports Biomechanics.

ISCA Webinars

Effective Arm Entry and Catch with Coach/Swimmer Miller Albury (top left), Coach Kathleen Prindle (bottom right), and Dr. Rod Havriluk (bottom left) was just posted.

Athlete Mental Health with Dr. John Heil, Dr. Ina Harizanova, Coach Sergio Lopez Miro, and Swimmer Farida Osman is also available.

Do Expert Swimmers Have Expert Technique?

Is there a possible justification for catch-up stroke? Click to read more.

Freestyle Technique for Sprint and Distance (Part I)

Freestyle Technique for Sprint and Distance (Part II)

Athletes and Non-Athletes Needed For Study

The Athlete Transition Study is recruiting participants for an online survey researching athletes’ retirement and outcome experiences.

We are looking for:

1) Retired athletes from all sports (collegiate level or higher), and

2) Non-athletes.

Logic programming allows you to skip non-applicable questions so that the survey can take as little as 10 minutes. Click www.athletetransitionstudy.com for more info.

ISCA Membership

Click for Information about joining ISCA

ISCA Certification Courses

ISCA Social Media

ISCA Science Partners

Meet Survey, take two

Central States Clinic — get the app!

Philippines stuff

This is the week to offer your feedback on the ISCA Meet Experience

This form and interaction will go away in a week or so.Hit it now and give it a whirl. Your feedback is welcomed and appreciated.https://conta.cc/3U1WfLG

SONR, developing product and website – market research interview on wearable for swimmers for music and coach communications

Enhancing the User Experience for Swimmers and Coaches In a recent interview with Anna, ISCA’s webmaster and swim coach talks with the product manager at Sonar. We gained valuable insights into the needs and challenges faced by the swimming community. Here’s a closer look at the latest chunk of the transcript and how it impacts Sonar’s

New video iOS app from GoSwim – webinar

Modernize Your Swimming Experience with GoSwim: The Video Share Data App for Coaches and Swimmers April 4 12:30 PM EDT Next session in: 0 days 0 hours 0 minutes 0 seconds I consent to receiving emails and/or text message reminders for this event. REGISTER NOW The Evolution of GoSwim’s iOS appA Brief HistoryGoSwim originated as

New Video App from GoSwim and Glenn Mills – webinar insights – coming soon

Professional Pool Operator / a remote course offering

March 21 2:00 PM EDT Next session in: 0 days 0 hours 0 minutes 0 seconds I consent to receiving emails and/or text message reminders for this event. REGISTER NOW Register Now

Achieving Balance in a Demanding World

Nurturing Balance: A Guiding Light for Swim CoachesIn the relentless rhythm of coaching, where long hours and underpaid roles are the norm, finding balance might seem like an elusive dream. Yet, amidst the whirlwind of swim meets, training sessions, and team dynamics, it’s crucial to carve out a space where you can thrive not just

Wondering how many swim coaches find themselves on thin ice due to clueless micromanager bosses?

Length: 6:26 What do you say?If you have a comment, put it into the box at the bottom of this post. If you want to share a story with us, record it and then upload it to https://UCANSwim.WeTransfer.com. Summary of an interview clip with Barry Healey of U CAN Swim.The speaker was hired as a swim coach

In advance of the PIAA State Meet, PA Records and Psych Sheet point projections

All of this is UNOFFICIAL!Don’t believe everything you read on the internet.Corrections can be put into the comments at the bottom of the post. STATE RECORDSPIAA 2A Girls 200 Medley Relay 1:43.96 Gwynedd Mercy Academy2016Szelkely,O’Dare,Szekely,Blaser 200 Free 1:44.73 COURTNEY HARNISH2017West York200 IM1:57.76 LAUREN BARBER2015Wilmington Area 50 Free 22.66 LILY KING2022Mt Pleasant-10 100 Fly 51.9350.29 Leah Shackley2023Leah

Boys 100-yard back in WPIAL, PIAA District 7.

Pre Race Setting Joe Roth, Riverview, Senior, defending champion in the 100 back, record holder, is seeded second. He wears the green cap in the video. He is also a varsity basketball player with more than 2,000 career points and his team is still alive in the state basketball playoffs. Joe set the WPIAL record as