Fitter and Faster Schedule through April 18!
Content provided by Fitter and Faster
Learning from Failure – Mental Skills Training: Monday, April 13: 4pm EST
For Swimmers Ages 13 & Older and Coaches
The best swimmers in the world use every experience, including failure, as a growing opportunity. Learn how to develop a growth mindset and become a stronger person.
Led by Olympic Gold Medalist Tyler Clary, Five-time Olympian Brett Hawke, and Founder of Fitter and Faster David Arluck
Mindset Monday – Girls Only! Monday, April 13: 6pm EST
For Female Swimmers
Three elite swimmers and strong women will discuss common issues that girls face and how to become a more confident female!
Led by Olympic medalist Kim Vandenberg, Two-time Olympian Chloe Sutton, and Olympic Trials Qualifier Marina Spadoni
Growing up in a Swimming Family – The DeLoofs: Tuesday, April 14: 5pm EST
For Swimmers, Parents, and Coaches
All 4 of the DeLoof sisters competed at the University of Michigan and have reached an elite level in swimming. Learn about this amazing family and what it’s like to have 4 elite swimmers in the same household!
Led by Five-Time Olympian Brett Hawke hosts Swimmers Ali, Gabby, Catie, and Jackie DeLoof and their Parents Richard and Patty
Breaking Down Breaststroke: Wed. April 15: 12pm EST
For Swimmers and Coaches
Breaststroke technique is so important to being able to generate speed and maintain momentum through the whole stroke. Learn from two expert swimmers and coaches on the most important components (as well as those often overlooked) of a fast breaststroke!
Led by Five-Time Olympian as a swimmer and coach Brett Hawke and SEC Champion Michael Duderstadt
Will We Be Ready to Return to the Pool as Soon as it is Safe? Wed. April 15: 3pm EST
For Coaches, Parents, and Business Leaders in Swimming
Three leaders in the sport will ask questions regarding what “returning to swimming” could look like when it happens… and offer suggestions on how teams and families can prepare for the unexpected.
Led by Managing Director of Sport Development for USA Swimming Joel Shinofield, Olympic Gold Medalist and Co-Founder of SwimSwam Mel Stewart, and Founder of Fitter and Faster Swim Camps David Arluck
Yoga for Swimmers: Wed. April 15: 5pm EST
For Swimmers of All Ages
Olympic medalist and certified yoga instructor Emily Silver will flow through a yoga practice designed specifically for swimmers to improve strength, balance, flexibility, and focus.
Led by Olympic medalist and Yoga Expert Emily Silver
Breaking Down Freestyle: Thursday, April 16: 12pm EST
For Swimmers and Coaches
Freestyle is the stroke you swim more and any other! It is highly technical and can always be improved. Work through the mechanics of the pull, kick, rotation, breath, AND how each piece must fit together in order to create a strong and connected freestyle stroke.
Led by Olympic gold medalist Tyler Clary, Olympian Shane Ryan, and American Record Holder Tyler Messerschmidt!
Athlete Nutrition and Cooking Habits: Thursday April 16: 6:00pm EST
For Swimmers, Parents, and Coaches
Learn about the nutrients that can help swimmers have more energy during practice and racing, help build muscle, and aid in recovery! Then learn how to cook a recipe designed for athletes!
Led by Olympic gold medalist Cierra Runge and two-time Olympian Chloe Sutton
Breaking Down Front Starts: Friday April 17: 5pm EST
For Swimmers and Coaches
Learn the techniques of the fastest swimmers in the world and explode off of the blocks every time! Find your best starting position and what it takes to enter the water cleaner and faster.
Led by Five-Time Olympian Brett Hawke along with Four Time Olympian and Olympic gold medalist Roland Schoeman AND Paralympic Medalist Tucker Dupree
Stroke Video Analysis: Friday April 17: 6pm EST
For Swimmers and Coaches
Watching both perfect technique as well as watching technique that needs improvement can be greatly beneficial to swimmers learning the intricacies of technique required to race faster.
Led by Olympic gold medalist Tyler Clary and Coach Mike Murray
Just Keep Swimming! Saturday April 18: 1pm EST
For Swimmers Ages 11 & Under
Let’s have some fun and just keep swimming! Watch this to keep swimmers 11 & under engaged with swimming and having fun!
Led by Olympic gold medalist Tyler Clary and NCAP Coach Dory Halbe