Manley Athletic Development

October 10th - Freestyle & Long & Short Axis Turn Clinic **New Time**
Noon - 2pm

I ran a Facebook ad last week for my upcoming clinic just to realize it didn't actually run! So I thought I'd post a video about "crazy"! This came from Paul Yetter he's a great coach, always been super innovative... If you read this far check the first comment about the upcoming clinic!

Are you “Just Crazy Enough” ?

Freestyle and Turns Clinic

24 Spots Available - 11 & over Athletes

This clinic isn't just for elite athletes, but it is for athletes with open minds and elite mindsets!

What does it mean... Exactly what it says, but probably not exactly what you think!

means get to practice, but it also means, be present, be a leader, be coachable, have a sense of urgency, stay focused, listen, give feedback and receive feedback!

means practice hard, but it also means work hard at everything; including, skills, technique, pushing through discomfort, doing things you don't like or you're not good at!

means do what is right in and out of the pool, but it also means having discipline when your teammates don't, working hard when others don't, always choosing a path towards improvement.

Enjoy the last day of your labor day weekend... let's all kick some butt come tomorrow!

You don't have to breathe on both sides... but you might want to read on!

Breathing both sides creates balance in muscle and mobility, which decreases injuries. It creates a more consistent stroke rate which leads to increased momentum.

Breathing both sides gives you better vision, whether that means sighting the next buoy in your open water swim, finding your coach on the side of the pool or seeing your competitors right next to you!

Last night, I wrote down 14 swimmers names that I've worked with on freestyle specifically in the past 10 months. When asking them to breathe every 3 strokes the issue with their technical skill went away.

You don't have to breathe both sides... but if you don't you're just giving up a technical advantage, which means you'll need to work harder in another way!

Don't Stretch....

a cold muscle, a sore or injured muscle and be sure you trust your assisted stretching partner!

Swimmer says, my shoulder is sore, it hurts, doesn't want to move!

Coach should respond with, did you do anything to hurt it? When did it start? Sharp or Dull Pain and what level?

Typically unless its been going on for a while something is just off. Muscles are sore, need recovery. Athlete slept in a bad position. Athlete is dehydrated. Don't jump to conclusions.

Do... encourage athlete to move, maybe with altered or limited movement. Suggest lower or very low intensity. Check technique for possible impingement or stressful issues. Encourage hydration and rest. Check on the athlete the next day.

Don't... stretch a sore muscle, its already sore why stress it more, add dynamic movements instead.

Don't... stretch a muscle that isn't warmed up. Start with movement and increased circulation first.

Don't... allow someone to help you stretch unless they really know what they're doing. If they are stretching you and you say ouch, the damage is already done!

How true this is...

"If you run with Turkeys, You'll never soar with Eagles!