This two-day high performance swim camp focuses on racing faster in every stroke through analyzing and developing technique. Competitive swimmers ages 10 & up are encouraged to sign up for all four sessions. Sign up for individual sessions or SAVE when you purchase the 4 session Bundle!

Saturday, October 2:
Session 1 - High Performance Butterfly Technique (Check in 10:45 AM, Clinic 11-1:30 PM)
Session 2 - High Performance Breaststroke Technique (Check in 2 PM, Clinic 2:15-4:45 PM)

Sunday, October 3:
Session 1 - High Performance Backstroke Technique (Check in 8:45 AM, Clinic 9 - 11:30 AM)
Session 2 - High Performance Freestyle Technique (Check in 12 PM, Clinic 12:15- 2:45 PM)

Scroll down to read more about the curriculum!

Suggested Participants

This camp is designed for swimmers with a minimum of one-year of competitive swimming experience all the way up to AAAA times and faster. Swimmers younger than 10 years old are not invited without submitting their times or swimming history to Fitter and Faster.

Curriculum

October 2, Session 1: High Performance BUTTERFLY Technique

Participants will work with Elite clinicians Sarah Dunleavy and Kyle Darmody to improve on the nuances of balancing power and fluid rhythm in one of the most dynamic athletic movements. Elite butterfliers maintain forward momentum by setting an immediate high catch with a perfectly timed kick. They are committed to a breathing pattern, perfecting their distance per stroke, and maintaining a horizontal body position. Swimmers will work to make these habits their own!

BODY POSITION: Elite butterfliers focus on driving their momentum forward with minimal drag by keeping their heads low and hips high. Participants will work with Sarah and Kyle on establishing and maintaining a proper butterfly body position.
KICK: Each butterfly stroke has two equally strong and well-timed kicks. Attendees will work on how and when to kick in fly for maximum speed.
PULL: Long and smooth strokes will allow swimmers to have a more efficient butterfly. Sarah and Kyle will help participants get an early catch on the water for more power in each stroke.
BREATH: A common mistake swimmers run into is mistiming their breath. Swimmers will work on low and efficient breaths as well as WHEN to breathe so that they can swim more efficiently on the breath stroke.

October 2, Session 2: High Performance Breaststroke Technique

More than any other stroke, breaststroke is the most varied. Out of the eight finalists at the Olympic Games you might see eight different styles of strokes! A swimmer's timing and ability to eliminate resistance are both hallmarks of an efficient and powerful breaststroker. Participants have the foundation, now they will work with Sarah on how to utilize core and hip drive to create a fluid and more forward driving stroke.

BODY POSITION: The best swimmers in the world learn at a young age about the importance of being patient with their stroke and trusting their "glide position". Many swimmers rush their stroke, create "drag" and exhaust themselves. Sarah and Kyle will work with participants to maintain a better body position for a more efficient breaststroke.
KICK: The kick is about 80% of the power in breaststroke. Sarah and Kyle will work with participants to polish up their kick resulting in the ultimate propulsion forward!
PULL: Participants in this session will learn drills to encourage them to keep their hands and elbows high on the water throughout the entire pull, thereby minimizing resistance and maintaining speed.
TIMING: A fast breaststroke is all about the rhythm! The proper timing will make your stroke fast, smooth and less taxing on the body. Learn how elite swimmers times their breaststroke for ultimate efficiency.

October 3, Session 1: High Performance Backstroke Technique

Begin to master the subtle skills that will help swimmers compete at a higher Backstroke level. Participants will practice using their core to create rotation as well as a stable and balanced stroke, build a powerful pull with a strategic use of stroke rate, and use their kick as a dominant propulsive force.

BODY POSITION: Participants will work with Sarah Dunleavy and Kyle Darmody to feel and understand how to maintain a neutral spine and head position for less drag and better full body connection in backstroke.
ROTATION: The fastest backstrokers in the world use a powerful rotation to create more power and increase their tempo. Discover how to finesse when to rotate and how to use it for maximum speed and power.
KICK: A fast kick is the motor behind a swimmer's stroke! Participants will polish up their kicking to become stronger and faster through learning about both the technique and timing of each kick.
PULL: It is very important for swimmers to bend their elbow very early in the pull so that they can get an early catch for an immediate and powerful press back into the water. Participants will work on timing their catch for the greatest amount of pull possible.

October 3, Session 2: High Performance Freestyle Technique

Creating and cultivating good habits will not only make swimmers faster but will also reduce the risk for injuries in the long term. Our elite clinicians will be in the water and on deck leading participants through a progression of freestyle drills. These skills will allow them to deepen their understanding of each part of the stroke and help create good habits for fast and efficient freestyle technique.

BODYLINE: Swimmer’s freestyle will never be fast without a strong bodyline. Participants will reinforce good posture and engage their core to have a strong foundation for a faster freestyle.
ROTATION: Participants will learn to utilize their rotation to form more connection and power out of every pull and kick.
KICK: A fast kick is the motor behind a swimmer's stroke! Participants will polish up their kicking to become stronger and faster through learning about both the technique and timing of each kick.
PULL: The best swimmers in the world utilize an early vertical forearm to put immediate pressure back on the water. Joao will work with swimmers on how to get the maximum extension and a powerful finish to the stroke!
BREATH: Timing is everything! The clinicians will work with the participants on how to make each breath more efficient for faster freestyle racing no matter what distance.

ASK QUESTIONS

Swimmers and parents are invited to ask our clinicians questions during a Q&A session. Gain insight into their training regimen, diet and nutrition, and recovery tactics.

WATCH THE CLINICIANS

Observe clinicians swim at full speed and demonstrate a progression of perfectly executed drills to achieve powerful, efficient and fast swimming.

PUT YOUR SKILLS TO THE TEST

Swimmers will get to practice what they've learned by taking their stroke to top speed with some of the best swimmers & coaches in the world! They'll work on holding onto their form while challenging themselves.

Take a photo with clinicians get autographs, and ALL PARTICIPANTS receive a FREE Fitter and Faster swim cap for the camp.

Inquisitive, Educated Swimmers are Faster Swimmers! Sign up today!

Search all of our clinics...or request a clinic in your area