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Keep growing. Keep leading. Keep coaching. ASCA has more options than ever to continue your education. Updated certification courses and new specialist certifications will help you develop your career! More courses are coming soon. Read more here: swimmingcoach.org/certificat… #ASCANewEra #SSSNewEra #SimplerSmarterStronger

The taper blues are real. But feeling terrible doesn't necessarily mean your swimmers aren't ready to race. Understanding what's happening in the body can help coaches manage expectations and build athlete confidence. Coaches, how do you handle the taper blues? #ASCA #SwimCoach #Taper

What makes a great swim coach? It's not just the workouts you write, the technique you teach, or the knowledge you bring to the pool. The coaches who make the biggest impact are the ones who make athletes feel seen, valued, and supported. Technical knowledge matters. But relationships are what athletes remember. What's one quality you remember most about your favorite coach? #ASCA #SwimCoach #Relationships #Technique #Knowledge

Real sets. Real solutions. Real coaches. The Coaching Deck and Workout Exchange were made for practical peer-to-peer learning, shared workouts, and ideas coaches can use at their next practice. #ASCANewEra #SSSNewEra #SimplerSmarterStronger

Keep your favorite ASCA resources in your pocket! You can access everything you want from courses to events to the coaching deck where you can connect with coaches from around the world! #ASCANewEra #SSSNewEra #SimplerSmarterStronger

Thank you Coaches for everything that you do! We're offering a 50% off discount for the month of November on all ASCA Online Courses! Get your coupon code here: iz1.me/pUJA5z

Our second speaker is University of Tennessee's Director of Swimming & Diving, Matt Kredich! Register today at ow.ly/En4t5100gow Under his leadership, Tennessee's women's team captured SEC Championships in 2020 and 2022, earning the program's first conference title. His programs have produced numerous SEC and NCAA champions and All-Americans. In 2025, both Tennessee's men's and women's teams finished fifth at the NCAA Championships, marking the first time in program history both teams achieved that result in the same season. Kredich has coached 24 Olympians who competed at Tennessee, including Olympic medalists Christine Magnuson, Erika Connolly (formerly Erika Brown), Mona McSharry, Molly Hannis, Kira Toussaint, and Lyubomir Epitropov. At the 2024 Paris Olympics, a program-record 17 current and former Tennessee swimmers and divers competed. Tennessee's tradition of developing elite breaststroke talent continues with current swimmer McKenzie Siroky, who earned silver in the 100-yard breaststroke at the 2026 NCAA Championships. Alongside McSharry's international success, Siroky's achievement highlights Tennessee's ability to develop athletes who excel at the highest levels of collegiate and international swimming. Kredich has also represented USA Swimming internationally, serving as head coach at the 2013 World University Games and the 2015 and 2019 Pan American Games. His coaching achievements include four SEC Women's Coach of the Year honors and the 2013 SwimSwam National College Coach of the Year award. #PCC26 #ASCAPCC #Vols #GBO #VolsNation

Your next coaching breakthrough starts here. ASCA's education makes coaches better, and we've revamped it all! The courses listed below are available now and more are coming! - The Coach's Toolkit - Deep Dive with Russell Mark: Dolphin Kick - Daily Workout Planning & Design - Season Planning Framework - The Stroke School with Russell Mark - Resistance Training with Dr. Chris Myers - ASCA Swimming Strength & Conditioning Certification (4 Parts or Full Course) - Winning Connections: Communication and Relationships in Sports Leadership with Renata Pellino Porter - Mental and Emotional Preparation for Athletes with Jeff Raker #ASCANewEra #SSSNewEra #SimplerSmarterStronger

What's new with ASCA? Learn more about the updated features that come with the New Era! Comment below what your favorite part is! #SimplerSmarterStronger #NewEra #ASCANewEra

Welcome to the New Era of ASCA! ❤️💙 After months of work behind the scenes, we’re so excited to get you all in to the completely refreshed member experience! We know new technology comes with a bit of a learning curve, so make sure to check your email for all the information you need for the transition. Explore the New Era: swimmingcoach.org/page/new_e… What are you most excited to explore? #ASCANewEra #SSSNewEra #SimplerSmarterStronger

The New Era is here! What questions do you have?

Programming part 10: Posterior Circuits This circuit combines mobility drills with strength and power exercises for an early-season workout. There are two different hip hinge drills for deadlifts not shown in last week’s video. A banded hip hinge row combines an upper- and lower-body hip hinge exercise and helps develop the swimming context for a hip hinge. Scapula and low trap activation drills precede the seated row to help the athlete feel the upper- and lower-back movement required for the exercise. The movement consists of holding straight arms while trying to pull solely with the scapula, while the lower trap is engaged to place the back in position. A band triceps is included along with kettlebell swings for power. The kettlebell set should consist of about 10 repetitions, starting with a small range of motion for three repetitions, increasing intensity for three, and four intense swings on the last four.

Coach Charlie Nadel is an Assistant Coach at Dynamo Swim Club in Atlanta, GA! His favorite swimming memory is "Coaching Team Connecticut at 2025 LC Eastern Zones" If he could only eat and drink one thing for the rest of his life it would be pizza and water.

Your swimmer's first few seconds are powered differently! What's your favorite way to train for power? #fridayfeature #colorcharts #aerobic #anaerobic #training #systems #power

The 24-hour rule will always be your friend and the way you communicate matters just as much as what you communicate. Watch Frank Buschs' full talk from the 2023 Midwestern Coaches Clinic in Indianapolis, IN #buildyourteambetter #frankbusch #inmemorium #leadershiphabits

Our first speaker is Olympic Coach and Head Coach at NC State University, Braden Holloway! Register today at ow.ly/ASuG5100gov Holloway 10 ACC Men's Coach of the Year honors and the 2017 ACC Women's Coach of the Year award. He's coached 14 Olympians, including Ryan Held, Katherine Berkoff, and international swimmers Andreas Vazaios of Greece, a four-time Olympian; Nyls Korstanje of the Netherlands; and Kacper Stokowski of Poland. Holloway's influence extends beyond the collegiate level. He served as an assistant coach for Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics and as head coach at the 2022 and 2025 World Aquatics Championships. In 2019, he led the U.S. men's team at the World University Games, where American swimmers earned 40 medals, setting competition records for U.S. podium finishes and victories. #PCC26 #ASCAPCC #NCState #Wolfpack #HowlBack

PLEASE PAUSE ACCOUNT ACTIVITY AS WE PREPARE FOR THE NEW ERA! As we prepare to launch the all-new ASCA experience on Monday, November 2, we're asking all members to temporarily refrain from accessing or making changes to their accounts. This temporary pause will help us complete the transition to our new platform as smoothly as possible. There's nothing you need to do right now! We're taking care of the transition and will provide instructions when it's time to access your new account. #SimplerSmarterStronger #ASCANewEra

Part 8 of the 12-part programming series focuses on developing hip hinge patterns. Many strength exercises that support swimming stability and power require an efficient hip hinge with a neutral spine. The movement is difficult for some individuals, and several mobility drills can help train the patterns. Floor and standing cat-dog help develop hip mobility, and the dowel and chest band emphasize a neutral spine. During the dowel hinge, the athlete keeps one hand on the hip and the other on the head while holding the dowel. As long as the dowel stays in contact with the head, spine, and hips, the spine stays neutral. Another technique is to use a band anchored at the chest and hips. A taut band in this position indicates the spine is in the correct position. Hinging with shoulder-height dumbbells with a neutral spine helps the athlete feel additional load during the movement, and waist-band hinging emphasizes the muscles of the hips during the movement.

Thank you all for an incredible Eastern States Swim Clinic!! We had a great time in King of Prussia and hope you all did too! Thank you to our amazing sponsors and vendors: - Captyn - Finis - Fitter & Faster - Hydrowing - IST - ISCA - Nevco Sports - Swimcloud - TYR