Starts, Turns, Underwaters & Breakouts Swim Clinic In Partnership W/ Potomac Valley Swimming LSC (Ages 9 to 12)
University of Maryland Aquatics
1115 Eppley Recreation Ctr,
College Park,
MD 20742
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Introducción
Fitter & Faster is proud to partner with Potomac Valley Swimming LSC to produce an exclusive swim clinic at University of Maryland Aquatics in College Park, Maryland, on April 6th! This clinic page is for competitive swimmers ages 9 to 12, please click here for the swim clinic page for ages 13 & Over.
Thanks to Potomac Valley Swimming’s support, this clinic is subsidized and available exclusively to its members. Be sure to use the voucher code at checkout that is provided by your team from the LSC to reduce the ticket price for 9 to 12 year old swimmers from $149 to $25 (a savings of $124!)
Scroll down for details on the curriculum!
-> Availability in each session is limited to 30 participants to ensure the highest level learning experience.
SESSION START TIMES: Check-in 8:30 AM, Camp 8:45-11:15 AM
Participantes sugeridos
Our top priority is to provide a world-class learning experience for all our camp participants. This camp has sessions for swimmers ages 9 to 12 Participants will range from one-year of competitive swimming experience to AAAA times and faster. If you are the parent of a swimmer under the age of 9 and would like for your swimmer to be considered forthis clinic, please complete this questionnaire.
Plan de estudios
The momentum generated from explosive starts and turns are the FASTEST that top age group swimmers and elite swimmers are moving in a race! The more efficient, powerful and hydrodynamic your swimmer is, directly impacts their speed and distance they travel in the water before taking their first stroke!
- Block Starts: To ensure an explosive start, a swimmer needs to set themselves up properly on the block. The elite clinicians will work with participants on the optimal positioning of your swimmer’s entire body to allow for a quick reaction time and optimal speed.
- Water Entry: Starting the race with a smooth entry into the water will boost your swimmer's speed and carry the momentum generated off the block or wall. Becoming skilled at the water entry is crucial for any start and significantly contributes to your swimmers' overall race!
- Streamline: The streamline - when done properly - is the fastest a swimmer travels while in the water. Proper streamlines are even faster than underwater dolphin kicking. Even the most elite swimmers in the world are constantly working on improving their streamline. Your swimmer will get tips to improve their streamline and a better appreciation of what they need to do on every single wall in practice and in races.
- Underwater Dolphin Kicking: Elite swimmers focus on maximizing their streamline off each wall before initiating their underwater dolphin kicks. The key is timing the start—kicking at the right moment, neither too early when they’re at peak speed nor too late when they begin to slow down. Equal power should be generated in both the up and down kicks. Additionally, finding the optimal number of kicks for each race is crucial—spending just enough time underwater to maintain speed without compromising breathing or power. Your swimmer will learn how to time, execute, and optimize their underwater dolphin kicking for greater efficiency.
- Breakouts: Many swimmers unintentionally add movements in their breakouts that reduce speed by creating drag. In this camp, participants will focus on perfecting their breakout timing to maintain momentum and power into each lap.
- Momentum: At the elite level of swimming, walls aren’t just used for turning around - they are used to generate speed and momentum going into the next lap. Outside of the elite ranks, most swimmers stop or slow down while going into the wall, which kills their momentum! We will work with participants on the intricacies of approaching every wall at top speed and seamlessly initiating their “turn”.
- Flip Turns: The fastest swimmers use walls to generate speed and momentum going into the next lap. Outside of the elite ranks, many swimmers stop or slow down while going into the wall, which kills their momentum! We will work with participants on the intricacies of approaching every wall at top speed and seamlessly initiating their “turn”.
- Open Turns: Elite butterflyers and breaststrokers utilize speed from their last lap to create momentum and even more speed at the beginning of the next lap. Their open turns are actually not “turns”, but more like high-speed pivots. Participants in this session will work on these techniques to have much faster open turns!
- Finishes: Setting yourself up for a fast finish is very similar to setting yourself up for a strong turn in any race. Races are won and lost by hundredths-of-a-second at every swim meet. Many races come down to the last few strokes. At this camp, your swimmer will learn techniques to set themselves up for a well-timed finish when they are still about 10 yards from the wall.
- Overcoming Obstacles Discussion: Swimming is full of unexpected challenges that often arise at the worst times—illness or injury before a big meet, disappointing performances, or the pressure that comes with success. By introducing positive coping strategies early, young swimmers can develop the mental skills and resilience needed to navigate these obstacles, leading to a more enjoyable and fulfilling career. Olympic gold medalist Tyler Clary will share the strategies that helped him sustain both success and enjoyment throughout his swimming journey. Coach Josh White will discuss how swimmers can apply the lessons learned in the sport to enhance their lives beyond the pool.
ASK QUESTIONS
Swimmers and parents are invited to ask the 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
Throughout the camp, swimmers will practice what they've learned with some of the world's most elite Swimmer Clinicians and coaches!
Take a photo, get autographs, and chat with your clinicians!
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