Raising the Bar
Participant Improvement One key way to make sure Fitter Swim Camps continue to improve all the time is to seek constructive feedback after each clinic. So, since our inception in 2009, we have [...]
Jack Conger leads clinics with two of his VIP’s
The past two weekends Fitter and Faster had a couple of clinics in which Olympic gold medalist Jack Conger was one of the clinicians… and we want to tell you about them because they had two [...]
Preparing to Race at Nationals: A Blog from Claire Donahue
About the Author: Claire Donahue, an Olympic finalist in the 100-meter butterfly at the 2012 London Games, shares racing wisdom as a clinician with the Fitter and Faster Swim Tour. Mental [...]
Swimming in College: Navigating the Recruiting Process
College-bound Swimmers Swimming in college is a rewarding experience. It’s an opportunity to see how far you can take your ability. You will develop relationships that lead to a lifetime of [...]
The Long-term Athletic Development of Connor Jaeger
About the Author: Josh White is the Associate Head Coach for the University of Michigan Swim and Dive team. He helped coach Connor Jaeger throughout his four-year collegiate career and has a [...]
The Final 24 Hours Before RACE TIME!
24:00 The day before your event, try to wake up at roughly the same time that you plan on being up on race day. This lets you do a practice run of your plan for the following day. The goal is [...]
The Pyramid of Achievement
About the Authors: Markus Rogan won two Olympic medals and broke two world records during his swimming career. He carried the flag for Austria at the opening ceremony of the London Olympic Games [...]
Gaining Perspective: How Swimming Helped Me Prepare for the Navy SEALS
About the Author: Larsen Jensen, a two-time Olympian and former US Navy SEAL, is best known for his incredibly positive and unshakable mindset. He carries the lessons he learned over a lifetime [...]