Developing Swimmers is the only book of its kind to offer a comprehensive, long-term plan for recognizing and nurturing swimming talent. Coach Michael Brooks brings more than two decades of proven results with athletes from all skill levels to this guide. Coaches will turn to this book time and again to improve swimmers` performance. Product Description Talent, skill, and a passion to compete: These are the characteristics that define elite-level swimmers. But as the sport`s best coaches know, even the most gifted of athletes won`t develop these traits without a plan—one that recognizes talent, develops skills, and nurtures success. Developing Swimmers is the only book to offer a comprehensive, long-term plan beginning at an age-group level. Renowned coach Michael Brooks shares the insights, secrets, and strategies that have transformed his athletes and swim teams from novice competitors to distinguished champions. Developing Swimmers will show you how to - evaluate and identify talent in even the youngest swimmers; - establish realistic yet challenging short- and long-term goals for your athletes; - assess and refine strokes for greater power and efficiency; - improve starts, turns, and finishes for faster times; - structure positive and productive practices for swimmers and swim teams; and - foster your swimmers` passion, bolster commitment, and instill winning attitudes. From motivation to meet management to race-day tactics, Developing Swimmers covers it all. It is the guide every coach should have on the shelf. With Developing Swimmers, you will improve the performance of your swimmers—and your entire team. Contents. Part I Recognizing and Developing Talent Chapter 1. Recognizing Swimming Talent Chapter 2. Developing Swimmers for the Long Haul Chapter 3. Creating an Environment of Excellence Part II Assessing and Refining Stroke Technique Chapter 4. Recognizing What to Teach Chapter 5. Teaching Technique Effectively Chapter 6. Improving Freestyle and Backstroke Chapter 7. Improving Butterfly and Breaststroke Chapter 8. Improving Starts, Turns, and Finishes Part III Training and Preparing Swimmers Chapter 9. Training Age-Group Swimmers Chapter 10. Planning for the Short- and Long-Term Chapter 11. Providing Support Away from the Pool Part IV Developing the Competitive Edge Chapter 12. Racing Attitudes and Tactics Chapter 13. Managing Meets for Racing Excellence Chapter 14. Selecting Meets and Events (Verlagsreferat)
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