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Events & Competitions

Managing the US National Team with Lindsay Mintenko

Whether it’s choosing a movie to see or picking a restaurant for dinner, coordinating a group activity can be difficult. Opinions run rampant, and it can be hard getting those …

Written by: Michael Coiner 11 December '18 0

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Team arena

Patience equals perfection: Inside Haley Anderson’s year of success

For two-time Olympian Haley Anderson, hard work is a way of life—though it does not always bring immediate success. She has been swimming competitively for over a decade. During that …

Written by: Michael Coiner 5 November '18 0

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Training & Technique

Dive and turn: 2 exercises to improve your push-off

Let’s see why and, above all, how to improve your push-off when diving in and turning. As we all know, there are four different swim strokes, but over the last …

Written by: arena coaches 16 October '18 0

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A Swimmer's life

Texas head coach: Trust is the foundation of every team

There is something to be said about the trust between a coach and an athlete. The strength of their relationship depends on the faith they have in each other.  University …

Written by: Michael Coiner 5 October '18 0

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Team arena, Uncategorized @en_us

Lap Swimming: Wonder Woman’s Secret Weapon

Everyone knows superheroes are athletic. They need to be able to leap, sprint and fly quickly and effortlessly— people’s lives depend on it. What some may not realize is during …

Written by: Michael Coiner 13 September '18 0

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Fitness & Wellness

Night Swimming in Open Water

Swimming at night in open water can be a magical experience. Here are some dos and don’ts to keep in mind before you jump into the lake or ocean. There’s …

Written by: Arena 4 September '18 0

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A Swimmer's life

High school swimming – How it prepares you for the future

Many US swimmers, past and present, think of high school swimming as one of the most energetic and exciting parts of their swimming career. The sportsmanship, camaraderie, and enthusiasm surrounding …

Written by: Michael Coiner 30 August '18 0

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Training & Technique

Injuries, fatigue and prevention: how to train worry-free

Kinesio taping, cryotherapy and compression clothing. These new prevention methods can actually help you improve your sports performance. Over the last few years, there has been plenty of scientific research …

Written by: arena coaches 29 June '18 0

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Fitness & Wellness

Why am I not improving?

People who have just started swimming often expect to improve more quickly than is really feasible. This inevitably leads to frustration, particularly when you cannot swim the number of laps …

Written by: Arturo Mugnai 22 June '18 0

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Training & Technique

It is just a matter of… LEGS!

Today we will be looking at how to use your legs and we will also be suggesting some specific training exercises. For adult men in particular, legs can often become …

Written by: arena coaches 19 June '18 0

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