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Why can’t Johnny swim?

Posted on September 3, 2014 by admin

As a private instructor, many of my students have already taken lessons at the YMCA, Red Cross, or through other “learn to swim” programs. Virtually all of these students had failed to learn to swim at a level where the parents could be confident the child won’t drown if they fall into a pool or … Continue reading »

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Propellers, Bernoulli, and Swim Science

Posted on June 15, 2014 by admin

Since Doc Counsilman’s research on swimming began in the 1970s, coaches and swimmers have been using scientific methods to find the best way(s) to move through the water quickly. Imitation of champions’ techniques were a sensible way to improve, but the science behind the performance tended to lag behind. Most instructional books will, at some … Continue reading »

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