Swimming Tips & Drills

1. Set Goals

   All athletes can improve their athletic performance by determining goals and outlining steps that they can take to achieve those goals.

2. Avoid Burnout

   Swimmers can avoid burnout by switching up the activities done during practice and the location of each practice.

3. Recovery After Injuries

   Active rest will help in recovery and regeneration after sports related injuries. A brisk walk or slow swim is considered active rest. Also, a sports massage will help reduce muscle fatigue.

4. Training

   Do not increase training time or intensity by more than 10% at a time. This should help reduce injuries.

5. Practice

   Arrive at scheduled practices early, stay late and work hard while you are there.

6. Tips

   Do Leg Ups everyday and you will see a huge difference.

7. Believe

   Keep up your grades and practice everyday. Believe in yourself and you can accomplish anything. Thank GOD everyday for giving you the ability to play sports and be great.

8. Discovering Your Talent

   Discovering your talent starts from the classroom. Keep making good grades and see the difference in your talent discovery.

9. Injuries

   When you are hurt tell someone -- don't cover it up and say you are fine if you are not!