2021 SWIM CAMP DIRECTORY

SWIMMING WORLD PRESENTS 2021 SWIM CAMP DIRECTORY

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AADVANCED REMOTE SWIM CAMPS

Bob Prichard, Director 4 Tara Hill Road Tiburon, CA 94920 415-435-9880 bprichard@somaxsports.com www.somaxsports.com/swimcamp.php

Camp Dates: Feb. 1 - Dec. 31, 2021

Our 2021 private remote camps accommodate up to three swimmers from the same family. Each five-day camp teaches one stroke. We teach swimmers to swim efficiently like world record holders (our swimmers have set 11 world records and have won 43 gold medals) by using frame-by-frame underwater stroke analysis and our exclusive drills, stretches and exercises. Swimmers have reduced their stroke count 30-50%.

We teach parents how to teach their kids. A parent will record videos and supervise practices as we talk and watch via Zoom. During dryland sessions at home, we will analyze underwater strokes via Zoom, measure strokespecific flexibility and then teach stretches and exercises to relax muscles that are restricting breathing, shoulders, hips and legs. A complete camp description can be found at www.somaxsports.com/swimcamp.php.

The fee for each private remote camp is $13,500 for all instruction, our custommade Powerbelts and a 2,500-yard practice laminated drill card.

THE ARETE SWIM CAMP & CLINICS

Coach Chuck Warner, Camp Director Arete Swim Camp 1050 Dellwood Rd. Martinsville, NJ 08836 areteswimcamp@gmail.com www.areteswim.com

Super-Strokes & Skills Clinics: To Be Determined

Camp Dates: To Be Determined: June 20-24?? at Fairleigh Dickinson University, Madison, N.J.

We are uncertain whether the ARETE Swim Camp will launch its 24th year due to health considerations around COVID-19. Our intense instruction led by three-time USA National Team Coach Chuck Warner has helped transform more than 4,000 swimmers. For 18 consecutive years, ARETE has sold out most sessions. Our four core objectives are: Immediate Skill Improvement, Self-Esteem Development, Teamwork and “WOW Experiences.”

Each swimmer is filmed underwater and has permanent access to their own recording. A coach analyzes each stroke with each swimmer using our camp workbook. A key aspect of our camp is our “Inner Engineering Curriculum,” and we have a coach-to-swimmer ratio of 1:9 or better.

Coach Warner’s experience includes: • Four-time Big East Conference Coach of the

Year • Author of …And Then They Won Gold; Four

Champions, One Gold Medal; EDDIE REESE:

Coaching Swimming, Teaching Life • Former president of the American

Swimming Coaches Association

2019 Clinic Fees: $215 all three/$85 per. 2019 Camp Fees: $590-710 commuter/$765-900 resident (early registration discounted). Ages: 7-18.

THE BOLLES SCHOOL SWIM CAMPS 2021

Peter Verhoef, Coach 7400 San Jose Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32217 904-256-5216 VerhoefP@bolles.org www.Bollesswimming.org

Elite I Camp: June 6-13 Elite II Camp: June 13-23

For experienced competitive swimmers 13 and over

Camp sessions will focus on elite training in a team environment that includes technical teaching

Dryland sessions focus on swimmingspecific strength and conditioning

Olympic Camp: June 23-July 3

For experienced competitive swimmers 13 and over

Coaches and athletes will focus on the training, teaching and competitive aspects that make up competing at the Olympic level with daily viewing of the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials as they happen

Dryland sessions will focus on swimmingspecific strength and conditioning

Campers will compete at the Bolles Classic Swim Meet (entry fees/USA Swimming registration included)

Speed Camp: July 5-11

For competitive swimmers 13 and over • Swimmers will explore the technical and physiological aspects of swimming faster • Individual technical instruction and video sessions will be included for each camper, and practices will feature measurable and specific sets to focus on speeds for events ranging from 50 to 800 meters

• Dryland sessions will focus on plyometric and power movements

COMBINATION OPTIONS FOR AFOREMENTIONED CAMPS AVAILABLE

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Day Camp: June 8-17 (Day Sessions) Dates: June 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16 and 17

• Technical one-day camp for swimmers age 12 and under • Camp will include teaching, training and camp activities • Registration is limited to 30 participants per day

Note: Be assured COVID-19 procedures are in place to mitigate risks and keep campers as safe and healthy as possible.

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CAMP CHIKOPI

Founded 1920 For Boys aged 7-17 Colette Duenkel 373 Chikopi Rd., Magnetawan, Ontario, POA 1PO Canada 705-387-3811 (In Season) • 954-566-8235 (Off Season) campchikopi@aol.com www.campchikopi.com https://www.facebook.com/CampChikopi/ https://www.instagram.com/campchikopi/

THE WORLD’S FIRST SWIM CAMP

Two-Week Camps: June 30-July 14 July 14-28 July 28-Aug. 11

Three-Week Camps: June 30-July 21 July 28-Aug. 18

Four-Week Camps: June 30-July 28 July 14-Aug. 18

Five-Week Camps: June 30-Aug. 4 July 14-Aug. 18

Six-Week Camps: July 30-Aug. 11

Seven-Week Camps: June 30-Aug. 18

Specialty session pre-arranged with directors

Camp Chikopi is a unique mix of a traditional and competitive sports camp. Chikopi was founded in 1920 by U.S. Olympic swimming coach Matt Mann II. We are renowned for being the world’s first swim camp and the oldest competitive sports camp in the world.

Chikopi has a long history of Olympic, national, university and high school champions. It was voted “one of the best boys sports camps in Ontario.” Ahmic Lake is a quiet, pristine freshwater lake. Chikopi has over 2,000 feet of waterfront, offering multiple swimming options; a 50-meter swimming pool built into the lake and three sandy beaches. Our swimming program covers every level— beginning with our respected water safety and learn-to-swim program to our admired and highly competitive swim team. No matter which level of swimming your son is at, he will improve with our personalized program, tailor-made to fit his ability and needs.

Located on 400 acres of the Almaguin Highlands, we offer over 30 land and water sports, all of which complement our swimming program. As well as specializing in swimming, soccer and triathlon, Camp Chikopi offers unique activities such as open water swimming, wilderness mountain bike trails, competitive war canoe and canoe tripping.

Campers range from boys who are here to have fun playing sports and being outdoors to gifted athletes. We have programs to fit everyone’s needs and fulfill their summer goals.

Chikopi is extremely proud of our diversity and inclusiveness. We are very international and welcome every nationality, language and custom at Chikopi. It is an excellent opportunity for boys to be technology-free and immersed in a variety of cultures.

Our wilderness location and rustic setting add to the extraordinary experience that a summer at Chikopi provides.

FITTER AND FASTER SWIM CAMPS

www.FitterandFaster.com

When: Year-round Where: 40+ states, Canada & Bahamas Elite Clinicians: 150+

Fitter & Faster safely produced more than 100 swim camps in 40 states during the COVID-19 pandemic. The company reduced session sizes and practiced detailed safety protocols.

Fitter and Faster’s high volume of camps has enabled their clinicians to achieve an experience and competency level that is unmatched in the industry.

As a year-round organization that produces swim camps anytime and anywhere—they are able to cap their session sizes at the smallest volume of any swim camp in the world. That means more expert-level attention for your swimmer. • Each camp has a specific, unique curriculum centered around technique and race strategy • Your instructors are in the water, demonstrating and making corrections. • Each camp is an enriching experience where swimmers with professional clinicians who have competed in college,

World Championships and Olympics. • Participants engage in conversations about technique, race strategy, balancing school

and swimming, nutrition, psychology, training, taper and other aspects of life in and out of the pool that have made your clinicians successful. Visit FitterandFaster.com to find a swim camp or to request one near you.

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GOLD MEDAL SWIM CAMPS AND CLINICS

Courtney Hart, Head Coach Georgia Tech Swimming and Diving 404-867-3766 buzzswimming@gmail.com www.goldmedalswimcamp.com Link to registration page: https://portal.campnetwork.com/Register/ Register.php?camp_id=397055

Head coach and two-time Olympic gold medalist Courtney Hart invites you to take part in our Spring Clinics and Summer Camps.

The Gold Medal Swim Camp coaches are some of the best in the business. With two former Olympians, former national team members, experienced collegiate coaches and Georgia Tech Swimming & Diving team members, the camp promises to have some of the best technical instruction available in a camp setting.

Camp Dates: June 7-10 Session 1 July 6-9 Session 2

CAMPS: This year, our Competitive Swim Camp is a commuter-style camp that will include a water session, technical instruction, video work and dryland instruction.

Swimmers will be in the water two-plus hours each day and hear from some of the best coaches in the business.

Our camp is located at the Campus Recreation Center (CRC) at the Georgia Institute of Technology at 750 Ferst Drive.

Clinic Dates: Saturday April 17 Starts and Turns Sunday April 18 Freestyle and Backstroke Sunday April 25 Butterfly and Breaststroke Saturday May 8 Starts and Turns Sunday May 9 Freestyle and Backstroke

CLINICS: Our clinics are designed to provide competitive swimming technique training for intermediate to advanced competitive swimmers. Our clinics are two-and-a-half hours long, to the point and full of information!

Get ready for the summer competition season with one of our focused clinics. Get individualized attention from our former Olympians and collegiate coaches.

Our clinic is located at the Campus Recreation Center (CRC) at the Georgia Institute of Technology at 750 Ferst Drive.

Jon Alter, Camp Director The University of Texas P.O. Box 7399 Austin, TX 78713-7399 512-475-8652 • Fax 512-232-1273 longhornswimcamp@athletics.utexas.edu www.LonghornSwimCamp.com

Four one-week sessions from May 24-June 19 43 years of excellence! Headed by threetime Olympic and Texas head men’s coach Eddie Reese, 2019 World University Games and women’s coach Carol Capitani, former USA Swimming National Junior Team Director and assistant women’s coach Mitch Dalton and 2018 Team USA Pan-Pac and assistant men’s coach Wyatt Collins, the Longhorns Swim Camp is the most exciting camp in the country! Guest coaches and speakers include Olympians and national team members Ian Crocker, Josh Davis, Colleen Lanné-Cox, Garrett Weber-Gale, Townley Haas, Whitney Hedgepeth, Will Licon, Madisyn Cox and Jimmy Feigen. Open to male and female competitive swimmers, ages 8 to 18.

Camp is held at the Jamail Texas Swimming Center on the University of Texas at Austin campus, home to 23 NCAA team champions. Facility includes an indoor 50-meter by 25yard pool, a 25-yard by 25-meter pool and a BRAND NEW 50-meter by 25-yard outdoor pool. Four training groups based on age and ability, with a 1:7 coach/swimmer ratio in technique sessions.

Daily training includes challenging longcourse sessions Monday-Friday mornings; technique sessions Monday-Thursday afternoons and evenings, with start/turn work included. Classroom sessions on technique and race strategies held. Underwater video of each camper analyzed by a coach. Daily social activities and field trips offered. Multiple-week stays include planned weekend activities with supervision. Experienced, mature, adult staff provides 24-hour supervision. Cost: Overnight Camp $1,070; Day Camp $970. Complete camp information and online registration available at Longhornswimcamp.com.

Per NCAA rules, sport camps and clinics conducted by The University of Texas are open to all entrants. Enrollment is limited only by age, grade level, gender and capacity restrictions as specified by each camp. NCAA guidelines prohibit payment of camp expenses by a representative of The University of Texas’ athletics interest. NCAA rules also prohibit free or reduced camp admission for prospects (9th grade and above). 8160 Valley View Drive Ypsilanti, MI 48197 734-845-8596 umswim1@gmail.com www.michiganswimcamp.com or www.camps.mgoblue.com/swimming

Four sessions open to any and all entrants, limited to age and 195 campers per session in Canham Natatorium at the University of Michigan. A staff of 60+ and three instructional sessions per day ensure the individual attention necessary for significant improvement. Coaches Mike Bottom, Dr. Josh White, Rick Bishop, Sam Wensman, Nikki Kett, Kurt Kirner and Roger Karns are directly involved in coaching and teaching campers.

All campers HD-filmed, 1:1 analyzed, and receive a written stroke analysis. Optional custom video and/or Kistler start-and-turn analysis available for an additional fee. Choose the Intensive Training Track or the Technique Development Track. World-class staff provides leadership and mentoring that encourage each swimmer to strive for excellence in and out of the pool.

While the status of summer camps for 2021 is uncertain, we will resume hosting athletic camps when it is safe to do so. Please continue to follow us on mgoblue.com for the latest updates. Stay safe and Go Blue.

NAVY SWIMMING CAMPS 2021

Bill Roberts, Camp Director Navy Swimming Camps 2021 566 Brownson Rd., Annapolis, MD 21402 410-293-5834, 410-293-3012 Fax 410-293-3811 navyswimmingcamp@usna.edu www.navyswimmingcamp.com or www.navysports.com Facebook search: Navy Swimming Camp

June 15-19 Session I June 21-25 Session II Clinics: June 19 & 20 (see website for 2021 clinic offerings)

Now going into our 23rd season, expect direct results by being part of the 2021 Navy Swimming Camp this summer! Our principal goal is to provide you the very best in individual instruction, evaluation, camper experience and safety/supervision. The purpose of our camp is to offer you a unique environment to learn and develop your competitive strokes, including all related starts, turns and finishes.

Navy Swimming Camp is a stroke-intensive camp. Swimming campers will receive individual attention. Additional training sessions are offered to all needing to maintain conditioning while at camp. Video analysis, dryland activities designed to improve individual fitness levels, performance, training, goal-setting, leadership presentations and the Severn River boat cruise are all part of the schedule for 2021. Also, outstanding and accomplished guest speakers and presenters all scheduled for this year’s edition of the Navy Swimming Camp. Campers will learn, train and reside in an amazingly safe and unique environment on the grounds of the United States Naval Academy. Additionally, teamwork and leadership are important points of emphasis for every camper. The Navy camp is led by an experienced camp staff while providing the very best in 24-hour supervision.

See www.navyswimmingcamp.com for greater detail, including brochure, application, daily schedule and frequently asked questions. Cost for each camp: $725/commuter camper (ages 8-18), $775/extended day camper (ages 8-18), $825/resident camper (ages 9-18). All campers receive a NAVY swimming shirt & an exclusive NAVY backstroke flag. Go Navy!

2021 NEAL STUDD SWIM CAMP AT FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY

Dan Carrington, Camp Director Florida State University 2560 Pottsdamer St. Tallahassee, FL 32310 850-644-5946 dcarrington@fsu.edu www.fsuswimcamp.com

June 14-18 Session 1 June 21-25 Session 2

The Neal Studd Swim Camp at Florida State University is a camp that focuses on giving each swimmer, ages 7-18, the tools to improve his or her overall technique. The camp focuses on fitness, stroke technique, starts, turns, nutrition and mental training. Each camper will receive specific instruction on all four strokes, turns and starts. There will be classroom sessions on these principles as well as talks on nutrition. We will also have champion swimmers come in to talk to our campers. Our goal each session is to give your camper the tools to improve his or her swimming as well as give them a renewed love of the sport! We love to hear from our campers each year that they have a “renewed love of the sport” and/or that they “were so excited to drop time.” We’ve earned a reputation with the clubs of our campers returning to their teams with better technique, improved fitness and more confidence! Additional camp information can be found at: https://www.fsuswimcamp.com/

UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO SWIMMING CAMPS

Lisa Ebeling, Camp Director University of Northern Colorado 970-451-1476 Lisa.ebeling@unco.edu www.uncswimmingcamps.com

June 28-July 2 Session 1 July 12-16 Session 2

UNC Swimming Camps are designed to teach athletes the technical aspects of swimming to help them achieve success at the next level. The main focus of our camp is on stroke analysis and technique for starts and turns through in-depth video review. We also provide elite high-altitude training sessions, team building activities, nutritional education, competition preparation tools and mental training. We group athletes according to skill level, and are able to accommodate swimmers of all levels, ages 8-18. UNC Swimming Camps are open to any and all entrants (limited only by number, age, grade level and/or gender). Join Coaches Lisa Ebeling and Brody Lewis to learn the techniques used by NCAA and Olympic champions. Camps are filling fast, so register now to reserve your spot!

UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH SWIMMING CAMPS

http://www.pittswimmingcamp.com/

Pittsburgh Swim Camp Dates: June 13-17 June 20-24

Our swim camp is designed to inspire competitive swimmers to develop their strokes and training while swimming under the guidance and experience of some of the best collegiate coaches in the country!

University of Pittsburgh head coach and 1996 Olympic gold medalist, John Hargis, along with his coaching staff will instruct campers how to develop their strokes, starts and turns. We will also instruct campers on how to maximize daily training while at camp and when they return to their home club. Each day will consist of water workouts plus a classroom session to watch and analyze swimming videos, as well as other topics such as preparing for college, sport nutrition and goal setting. Camp will also include individual stroke analysis and instruction via video review, and a low camper-to-staff ratio.

We will be taking additional measures based on guidance from our local health department and the Pitt Athletics department to limit any COVID exposure.

Campers can also purchase additional video analysis that includes all four strokes, starts, turns and underwater kick footage. Video analysis is done by collegiate coaches and delivered to the camper digitally for unlimited playback.

Cost: $500. Additional camp information can be found at: http://www.pittswimmingcamp.com/ https://theraceclub.com/swim-camps/swimcamp-details/

Swimmers will focus on all strokes, swimming starts and swimming flip turns while improving freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly swimming techniques. Learn four different types of dryland training, the science of swimming and the five disciplines of fast swimming. Develop seasonal planning, mental training and swim race strategy techniques that are sure to give you an edge over your competition.

Whether you’re a beginner, Masters or a competitive swimmer, we recommend that all campers attend every swim camp session to gain a comprehensive knowledge of our methodologies to improve your swimming technique.

The Race Club Swim Camps are unlike any other swim camps or clinics. Sign up for the sessions you’d like during a camp. We coach a morning and an afternoon session on each scheduled camp day. Morning sessions are three hours at $250 per session, and afternoon sessions are two hours long at $150 per session.

We encourage all campers to attend all eight sessions to gain the full benefit of The Race Club methodology. If you register 30+ days before the camp start date, you will receive a $200 discount off the full camp rate of $1,600. Link to camp info: https://theraceclub.com/ swim-camps/swim-camp-details/

SPIRE INSTITUTE & ACADEMY

440-466-1002 info@spireinstitute.org https://www.spireinstitute.org

Stroke Camp Dates: June 6-10 June 13-17 June 20-24 Aug. 8-12

Start & Turn Camp Dates: May 28-30 June 11-13 June 18-20 Aug. 13-15

SPIRE offers five-day Stroke Camps and three-day Start & Turn Camps for ages 12 and older. These competitive swimming camps are either boarding or non-boarding and are for competitive swimmers.

Stroke Camps are structured around a philosophy of teaching skill acquisition and development in all four competitive strokes as well as starts and turns. Two daily water sessions are led by a world-class staff. Workouts are structured to improve stroke technique with a combination of drills, skills and training.

Each athlete will have opportunities to enhance all phases of competitive swimming through individualized attention from our excellent coaches and counselors. Individual stroke analysis, dryland instruction and lecture sessions will give the campers one of the most comprehensive and up-to-date training camp experiences available in the United States.

The Competitive Start & Turn Camp will only focus on starts and turns. Emphasis is about turning these often-overlooked skills into a true competitive advantage. Swimmers will receive intensive instruction on the forward and backstroke starts with safety being a priority. Fast, legal turns for all four competitive strokes and the IM transition turns will be covered. Each athlete will receive individual attention from a staff of outstanding coaches and instructors. See display ad on page 37.

STR SPEEDWEEK SWIM CAMPS

USING SCIENCE TO IMPROVE TECHNIQUE swimmingtechnology.com

Are you: • looking for a significant time drop? • serious about improving your technique? • hoping to reduce or eliminate shoulder pain? • ready to compete at the next level? • interested in extending your swimming career to college?

If you are, then an STR SpeedWeek is your best swim camp option! We are the only camp with scientific studies that confirm the effect of our technique improvement strategies.

In the morning classroom instructional session, swimmers learn specific cues to see and feel so they can swim like MONA, a biomechanical model of optimal technique. The following pool session includes deliberate practice strategies to help the swimmers optimize technique—short swims at a slow stroke rate with lots of individual feedback.

In the afternoon, swimmers are tested in the pool and analyzed in the classroom with Aquanex—our patented system that captures synchronized underwater video and hand force data. This science-based analysis is unlike anything else in the world of swimming, giving swimmers the information they need to fine-tune their technique and make drastic time drops.

You will learn to: • Optimize the non-breathing head position • Control the base of support to minimize resistance and maximize propulsion • Benefit from elbow flexion at the beginning of the pull • Vary the arm index of coordination in freestyle • Minimize shoulder stress on the freestyle and butterfly arm entry • Reduce fluctuations in body velocity in breaststroke and butterfly • Gain extra propulsion on the freestyle push phase • Eliminate wasted arm motion in backstroke • Practice deliberately to make technique changes quickly

The STR bottom line: We guarantee we can show every swimmer how to swim faster. SpeedWeek helps you make technique changes based on scientific data rather than opinion. Our campers have incomparable progress and learn practice strategies that help them continue to improve on return to normal training.

Each SpeedWeek is limited to 12 swimmers to ensure maximum individual attention by Dr. Rod Havriluk, world-renowned biomechanist and technique expert. Dr. Havriluk is internationally recognized for his unique approach to accelerating skill-learning and preventing shoulder injury. He is a frequent conference presenter (ASCA, ASCTA, BMS, FINA, IOC, ISCA, USAS, USMS, USSSA) and is widely published. In 2015, he was selected by Swimming World Magazine as one of the top 10 individuals making an impact on swimming.

Check our website for more info: swimmingtechnology.com

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY AGGIE SWIM CAMP

Shannon Clark, Camp Director aggieswimcamp@gmail.com www.aggieswimcamp.com

May 23-28 (Sunday-Friday) May 30-June 4 (Sunday-Friday) June 6-9 (Sunday-Wednesday) TECHNIQUE CAMP

The Aggie Swim Camp offers super stroke technique, great counselors, a world-class, newly renovated facility and lots of fun! The Texas A&M head men’s and women’s coaches, Jay Holmes and Steve Bultman, are on deck every day to work with campers one-on-one and in small groups to maximize the camp experience.

Campers receive detailed stroke work with a highly experienced coaching staff and a low coach-to-swimmer ratio in every group. Campers also receive extensive filming with voice-over stroke instruction on all four strokes. Filming includes above water, below water, starts and turns as well as one-on-one video analysis with camp coaches daily. Take home your DVD, and watch it with your coach at home.

Outside of the pool, campers reside in a beautiful off-campus dorm and enjoy great recreational activities away from the pool as they create new friendships and meet swimmers from all over the world.

The Aggie Swim Camp is open on a firstcome, first-serve basis to any individual who satisfies the age, grade level and/or gender requirements set forth in the registration materials.

Male and female swimmers (ages 8-18) of any ability level are welcome to attend. It is highly recommended, but not required, that swimmers have competitive experience prior to attending.

Visit our website at: www.aggieswimcamp.com to register online.

TOTAL PERFORMANCE SWIM CAMPS

AT KENYON COLLEGE & CALVIN COLLEGE 740-398-4464 www.tpscamps.com

Competitive Stroke Camp at Kenyon: June 13-17 Session 1: $675 overnight $510 day (space limited to 75) June 17-20 Session 2: $525 overnight $375 day (space limited to 75) June 20-24 Session 3: $675 overnight $510 day (space limited to 50)

Competitive Stroke Camp at Calvin: June 13-17 Session 1: $675 overnight $510 day (space limited to 50)

Elite Distance Camp at Kenyon: June 20-24: $775 overnight $610 day (space limited to 25)

Elite Breaststroke Camp at Kenyon: June 20-24: $775 overnight $610 day (space limited to 25)

Elite STRENGTH Camp at Kenyon (NEW CAMP OFFERING FOR AQUATICS): June 24-27: $425 overnight $310 day (space limited to 25)

Elite Coaching Camp at Kenyon (NEW CAMP OFFERING FOR AQUATICS): June 25: $99/coach (space limited to 75)

Elite Fly/Back Underwater Camp at Kenyon: June 27-July 1: $775 overnight $610 day (space limited to 50)

Elite Sprint Camp at Kenyon: June 27-July 1: $775 overnight $610 day (space limited to 50)

The Total Performance Swim Camps— hosted in 2021 at Kenyon College and Calvin College—are back! As we have since 1980, Total Performance offers swimmers of all abilities an opportunity to learn how to take their swimming to the next level from some of the nation’s top coaches. This year, we offer two camp models: the Competitive Stroke Camp and the Elite Camp. NEW in 2021 is the firstever Total Performance Strength Camp and Coaches Camp.

COMPETITIVE STROKE CAMPS feature nationally ranked collegiate coaches, two pool sessions per day with a focus on training and technique, critique sessions in all four strokes, starts and turns with personalized takehome video analysis, special guest speakers that include Olympians and top DI coaches, educational classroom sessions and fun social activities. The Competitive Stroke Camps are directed by nationally ranked collegiate coaches and are open to all competitive swimmers, ages 10-18.

ELITE CAMPS are intensive, stroke-specific programs that provide elite swimmers, ages 13-18, with cutting-edge training and techniques in each specialty, data-driven classroom sessions and swimming-specific drylands. These camps feature nationally and internationally ranked headliners as well as top collegiate coaches. NEW in 2021 are the Total Performance Elite Strength Camp and Elite Coaches Camp.

ELITE STRENGTH CAMP will feature top strength coaches from around the country and will focus on: 1.) How to develop swimmingspecific strength and power, and 2.) How to establish proper technique. Advanced critique sessions for all aquatic athletes. Guest speakers will include Olympians and top coaches, educational classroom sessions and fun social activities.

ELITE COACHES CAMP will be a oneday training camp for high school and club coaches. The camp will focus on: 1.) Coach development, 2.) Team development—building a program, and 3.) Culture—establishing a healthy environment for athletes. Kenyon College and Calvin College feature safe campuses and world-class facilities that have been rated in the Top 20 by the Princeton Review. Overnight camps provide 24-hour supervision by our staff of collegiate swimmers and coaches, providing greater opportunities for mentorship during the week. More than most years, space is limited. Call 740-398-4464 or visit: www.tpscamps.com for more information. 

CHECK OUT OUR CAMP LISTINGS ONLINE AT WWW.SWIMMINGWORLD.COM/CAMPS

DRYSIDE TRAINING PULLING POWER

BY J.R. ROSANIA • DEMONSTRATED BY NORIKO INADA • PHOTOS BY EMMI BRYTOWSKI

Swimmers typically use their legs and their kick to maintain a specific body position and supply some thrust to move the body forward in the water.

A strong kick is essential for any particular strokes. But the pull phase of the stroke is where a swimmer has an opportunity to grab water and use it as resistance to create more distance per stroke.

Let’s take a look at several exercises that increase the ability for a swimmer to grab more water and enable the body to move more quickly through the water. Each exercise can be done at home or in the gym. Perform two to three sets of 10 repetitions, two to three times per week. Learn how to catch, grab and pull water and how to create more power and speed.

Practice this for several months, and you will experience greater “pulling” power. As always, discontinue these exercises one to two weeks away from a taper “A” race.

LOW TUBE PULL

While holding stretch cords or surgical tubing, stand bent over with your upper body in a relatively parallel position to the floor. Perform a pulling motion with your arms.

MEDICINE BALL SINGLEARM THROW-DOWN

Standing on a small elevated box or platform, raise a lightweight medicine ball overhead to a straight-arm position, then slam the ball down to the floor. Perform the movement as if you were doing the pull phase of your stroke. Alternate arms.

MEET THE TRAINER J.R. Rosania, B.S., exercise science, is one of the nation’s top performance enhancement coaches. He is the owner and CEO of Healthplex, LLC, in Phoenix. Check out Rosania’s website at www.jrhealthplex.net. MEET THE ATHLETE Noriko Inada, 42, swam for Japan at the 1992, 2000 and 2004 Olympics. She now swims Masters for Phoenix Swim Club, and owns Masters world records in the women’s 25-29, 30-34, 35-39 and 40-44 age groups.

STABILITY BALL TUBE FREESTYLE PULL

Lying face down with your waist on top of a stability ball and your feet anchored on the floor, perform a freestyle stroke while holding stretch cords or surgical tubing.

PLANK WITH STROKE

Establish a plank position, then raise one arm off the floor and perform a freestyle stroke. Alternate sides.

STABILITY BALL DUMBBELL STROKE

Lying with your waist on top of a stability ball and holding a dumbbell in each hand, anchor your feet on the floor and perform a freestyle stroke.

BOWE KNOWS SWIMMING

BY MICHAEL J. STOTT

>> By his junior year at NCAAs (2018), Becker (third) had improved his 50 freestyle final (18.90) reaction time to .63, matching that of Caeleb Dressel (first) and Zach Apple (tied for fifth) and only .03 behind second-place Ryan Held.

[PHOTO BY ERIC MILLER/UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA ATHLETICS]

A lightly recruited top-15 national prospect out of Faith Lutheran High School in Las Vegas, Bowe Becker was the 1-A 2014 and 2015 state champion in both the 50 (21.37/21.02) and 100 yard freestyles (47.14/47.12). Under Coach Kelly Kremer at the University of Minnesota (2015-19), he became an eight-time NCAA All-American, Big Ten champion and conference record holder in his sprint specialties (18.69/40.83). Becker ended 2020 by signing on for a second season with the ISL’s Cali Condors.

Bowe Becker was a multi-sport athlete until knee rheumatoid arthritis consigned him solely to swimming at age 11. In the pool, working with Sandpipers of Nevada coaches Ron Aitken and Cutter Haupt, Becker methodically developed into a first-class swimmer. “He was impassioned—he would do anything to get better,” says Aitken.

Becker’s training reflected the Sandpiper philosophy of competing in more than one event. “Doing so opens up greater athlete potential,” says Haupt. “We prepared Bowe to swim well and specialize in college. Had we focused on just the 50, we would have hindered and potentially jeopardized his long-term swimming career.

“Since we didn’t have wedges, we were forced to work differently. Some viewed Bowe as slow off the blocks. Ergo, we needed to do something more. As a result, we focused on several events, particularly the 100-200 frees and 100 fly, as well as body position, turns and kick.”

In Sandpiper practices, “Bowe was relentless,” says Haupt. “He pushed himself to the limit in everything. He was passionate, focused, a keen listener and processed what we told him with genuine interest. He also had a strong drive to correct his technique and swimming skills.

“Bowe was respectful, honest and, overall, just a lot of fun. He was—and is—super friendly. I didn’t particularly care for his taste in music, but he didn’t judge me for mine, which I think says a lot.

“He really worked hard on having strong finishes (third fastest final 25 at 2018 NCAAs with a 9.70) to overcome his habit of gliding into the wall. And (he worked hard on his) turns. Bowe would need reminders on technique, especially at the beginning of practice. Once he got those, he usually corrected any flaws for the remainder of the set/practice.”

SAMPLE WORKOUTS The following November 2014 practices were done prior to the December sectionals. Hold times were not recorded, but Haupt says the times indicated reflect what Bowe was most likely holding. “He normally got 10 to 15 seconds rest on sets, and was usually pretty close to his best times when we did stuff for time,” says Haupt.

Workout #1 (5,300 meters) • 1,000 warm-up (4 x 100 free, descend 1-4, 3 x 200 IM drill) • 4x {8 x 50 IM order swim on 1:00 {30-second break {400 IM for time on 6:30 (most likely around 5:30) • 6 x 50 for time on 2:30 (2 free, 2 prime, 2 choice) • 10 x 50 fly pull with fins on :50 • 300 easy

Workout #2 (9,300 yards) • 100 choice warm-up • 9 x 100 free on 1:30, descend 1-3 • 16x {2 x 100 free on 1:20, hit 1:05 {2 x 100 free on 1:15, hit 1:04 {1 x 100 free on 1:05, hit 1:02 • 300 easy

Workout #3 (5,380 yards) • 100 choice warm-up • 400 fly kick with buoy (25 on side, 25 on back, 25 on other side, 25 buoy between ankles) • 16 x 75 reverse IM order on 1:15 (50 drill, 25 swim) • 8x {1 x 15 start on :35 {1 x 30 turn on :35 {1 x 15 finish on :35 • 5 x 100 prime for time on 5:30 (Bowe did fly, somewhere around :56 +/-) • 12 x 200 free pull on 2:35, descend 1-3 •300 easy

>> Prior to college, Becker trained with Sandpipers of Nevada coaches Ron Aitken and Cutter Haupt. Becker’s training reflected the Sandpiper philosophy of competing in more than one event, and he methodically developed into a firstclass swimmer. “We prepared Bowe to swim well and specialize in college,” says Cutter Haupt (pictured). “Had we focused on just the 50, we would have hindered and potentially jeopardized his long-term swimming career.” Workout #6 (6,900 yards) • 100 choice warm-up • 12 x 100 prime kick on 1:40 • 16 x 75 reverse IM order on 1:15 (50 drill, 25 swim) • 12 x 25 variable sprints choice on :35 (1-easy/hard, 2-fast/easy, 3-fast) • 2x {5 x 200 IM fast on 2:40 or better (2:25) {30-second break {2 x 100 prime for time on 2:00 (~1:05) • 16 x 100 on 1:35 (25 fly pull, 75 back pull) • 100 easy

Workout #4 (6,500 yards) • 100 choice warm-up • 40 x 100 free kick on 1:30 • 12 x 75 reverse IM order on 1:15 (50 drill, 25 swim) • 6 x 200 fast IM on 2:40 (he held around 2:25/2:30) • 300 easy Workout #7 (5,900 meters) • 100 warm-up • 20 x 50 IM order drill on 1:00 • 4x {4 x 100 free build on 1:30 (~1:15) {30-second rest {400 free for time 5:30 (~4:45) • 10 x 100 drill down and swim fly on the way back on 1:45 • 10 x 50 breast pull on 1:00 • 100 easy

Workout #5 (5,700 meters) • 100 choice warm-up • 300 scull • 12 x 100 IM order on 1:45, breast on 2:00 (25 drill, 25 swim, 25 drill, 25 swim) • 12x {100 free on 1:30 DPS (1:20) {100 free on 1:30 blue (his “blue” was 1:09, but he was probably 1:07 or faster) • 1x {5 x 50 fast prime on 1:30 (~:34/:35) {7 x 50 hard prime on :45 (~:40) • 8 x 100 on 1:50 (50 back pull, 50 breast pull) • 300 easy Workout #8 (6,600 yards) • 100 choice warm-up • 4x {50 fly kick on :50 {50 prime kick on :50 {50 free kick on :50 {100 IM drill on 1:35 {50 prime swim on :45 {100 build free to red on 1:20 • 12 x 25 choice variable sprints on :35 (easy/hard, fast/easy, fast) • 2x {5 x 50 fast prime: 1st round on :40, :45, :50, :55, 1:00; 2nd round on 1:00, :55, :50, :45, :40 {1 x 50 easy on 2:00 choice • 9 x 200 free on 2:45, descend 1-3 • 100 easy • 500 free for time (~5:20, maybe a 5:15) • 15 x 100 free pull on 1:20 (1:10) • 100 easy

Workout #9 (6,000 yards) • 100 choice warm-up • 12 x 25 variable sprints choice on :35 (easy/hard, fast/easy, fast) • 3x {100 canoe back drill 2:30 {5 x 100 short rest back on 1:15 (1:10) • 6 x 50 for time on 2:30 (2 free, 2 prime, 2 choice) • 16 x 25 fly pull, breath every 4th stroke (:25) • 10 x 300 free kick on 5:00 (4:45) • 100 easy 

Michael J. Stott is an ASCA Level 5 coach whose Collegiate School (Richmond, Va.) teams won nine state high school championships. A member of that school’s Athletic Hall of Fame, he is also a recipient of NISCA’s Outstanding Service Award.

Coach Matt Barany

Head Coach, Women's Swimming and Diving/Director of Athletic Innovation University of Richmond Richmond, Virginia

• James Madison University, B.A.,

English, 1995; MBA, University of

Richmond, 2014 • Senior team captain on CAA and ECAC team champion • Head coach of women’s swimming and diving, University of Richmond, 2005-present • Head coach of men’s and women’s swimming and diving, James

Madison University, 2004-05; head men’s coach, 2001-04 • First head coach, women’s swimming,

Randolph-Macon College, 1999-2001 • 11x A-10 team champions (2006-09, 2011-17); 8x A-10 coach of the year • Old Dominion Athletic Conference,

Atlantic States Conference and

Randolph-Macon coach of the year, 2001 • Coached seven Olympic Trials qualifiers • U of R swimmers have set 65 school records in 16 events during his tenure • 2x recipient of the James Madison

University Steve Miller Award recognizing athletes who best exemplify enthusiasm, energy, dedication and love for the sport

Matt Barany has served on the CSCAA executive board as treasurer since 2016. He also is a recognized authority and public speaker on physiology of sleep, strain and heart rate variability.

MATT BARANY

His championships aside, University of Richmond head coach Matt Barany continues to push team and personal boundaries as he explores “optimal health” as a way to improve the lives of his athletes.

BY MICHAEL J. STOTT | PHOTOS BY UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND

Q. SWIMMING WORLD: B.A. in English, Peace Corps teaching assignment in Kenya, swim coaching. Why did you choose the Peace Corps and ultimately a life as a swim coach? A. COACH MATT BARANY: I applied for the

Peace Corps when I was 22 and left for Kenya when I was 23. I’ll never regret it. It was a rite of passage for me. I lived without running water, electricity, mobile phones and other luxuries for 27 months— and it was awesome! I read, wrote, taught, traveled and listened to a lot of Kenny Rogers broadcasted over Kenyan AM airwaves.

My transition back to the U.S. wasn’t easy. My service overlapped with alQaeda’s bombing of the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi, so I came home quite suddenly without a career plan and without motivation to even make a plan. Luckily, Randolph-Macon College in Ashland, Va. was launching a D-III program and reached out to me. I accepted the parttime job simply because I needed to grow beyond my mom’s couch.

SW: You say going to Kenya and much later getting an MBA changed you. How?

MB: Similarly to the Peace Corps, the Robins School of Business (University of Richmond) changed the way I view the world and the way I view myself in the world. I am so lucky to have had these experiences with those with whom I shared...so lucky.

SW: In 2012 you had a huge emphasis on “process” as opposed to a concentration on season-ending championships. Nine years later is that still a focus?

MB: A lot can change in nine seasons. This COVID year requires us to focus on training because we may not be racing for a championship, and training may be all we have—although I’m optimistic we’ll race this year.

SW: “Optimal Health” is a program mantra. How has wearable technology influenced team behavior? What conclusions have you reached regarding sleep, circadian rhythms, etc.?

MB: We’ve used a device with sensors on the wrist for five seasons now. Our initial approach was to monitor the stress side of the equation. We had hoped to positively affect behavior on stress, but we found more success modifying behavior on the recovery through sleep. We have increased our sleep duration per person to seven hours, 25 minutes a night, and our team GPA has gone up .66 basis points. It’s a game changer.

SW: What changes have you instituted as a result of the team’s experience?

MB: We changed practice schedule, travel protocol, purchased meditation apps and more. The most important element has been our sleep education. We feel that we’ve nailed it. It’s been an asset in recruiting as well as preparing the incoming freshmen.

We have shared our “playbook” with the health center, the counseling center, the President’s office—and other Spider athletic teams, including men’s lacrosse and women’s soccer. We have also shared it with schools like Georgetown as well as professional soccer players, an ISL team and corporate executives. We know our strategy works.