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What is Taper?

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by Coach Hyde

With the Championship season upon us, I figured an article about taper and what it all entails would prove appropriate for this week's Coach's Corner. Therefore, I have provided a link to the American Swim Coaches Association webpage which will take you to an article that explains a number of things. First it tells you exactly what taper is, and then explains how a swimmer can make sure they are doing everything possible to ensure that they reach maximum performance for the upcoming championship meet.

Read the article carefully and be sure to share it with the whole family as everyone is equally important in the success of our athletes.


Written By Josh Morgan

Helping Athletes Succeed at Prelim/Finals Competitions

Many FISH athletes have had the opportunity to compete at prelim/final competitions already this season at the Minnesota Grand Prix, Christmas Championships and Tom Dolan Invitational and we have several prelim/finals meets upcoming, including this weekend's Retriever Meet. While the prelim/finals format offers an exciting and high level competition arena, it also requires a more invested effort in preparation and recovery. Swim parents can be especially helpful in these situations.

Athletes face the following issues at meets using the preliminary/final format:

Swim Meets

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We participate in a variety of swim meets ranging from the most basic novice level dual meet to statewide and regional championship meets.  Many meets are low key and designed to be learning experiences.  Winning means improving start, stroke, turns, pace, and time.  Racing, the ability to race, and the strategies in racing are a close second priority.  Beating someone else is a bonus but not overly emphasized except for higher levels of competition.  We try to attend invitational meets about every 4 to six weeks.  We may hold novice level meets more frequently, sometimes weekly, at our home pool.

Donald Jenson was struck in the head by a thrown bat while umpiring a Little League game in Terre Haute, Indiana. He continued to work the game, but later that evening was placed in a hospital for observation by a doctor. While there, Jenson wrote the following letter. 

Swimming Is An Investment

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Swimming Is An Investment

 


With time at a premium in the two-career family, many parents are now asking "Is it the sacrifice and expense of joining an age group program worth it?"  Here are some thoughts on why it is from Coach Cindy Anderson, head age group coach of the Reno Aquatic Club in Reno, Nevada.


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