NADA-WAR! - Singles Version

I came up with a version of this game a few years back and actually submitted the idea in the ASCA World Clinic and won the Councilman Creative Coaches Award.  This version of Nada-War is a singles competition.  I do play a team version and that gets very intense!  I like this because it is easier to control and safer than the team version.  I got in there one day to try it out and was surprised how much of a full body workout I got.  The strength aspect was intense but endurance played a bigger part in the overall experience.  The rules are designed to keep it safe, fair and fun:  The ball stays on the ground at all times and all movement and force must be placed upon the ball at all times, not the opponent - Keep it clean!  The goal is to get the ball past your opponents goal line.

NADA-ROLL! Another Fun Dryland Game for the Kids

NADA-ROLL...This is a fun and difficult dryland game I recently came up with.  It involves a stability ball and two athletes.  The first athlete would be considered the "roller" and the second athlete is the "stabilizer".  The roller is placed on the ball and cannot touch the ground in any way.  The stabilizer holds the feet of the roller and guides the overall movement and stability during the competition.  Teamwork is very important here and when the two athletes communicate properly they will have more success moving from point A to point B.  I like to have teams and have them race.  The rules are simple:  Get to the finish line first!  The roller cannot touch the ground.  If he/she does, then that team must start over at the beginning.

10 & Under Top 20 1000 IM Test Set Updated

10 & Under - 1000 yard IM (400IM, 300IM, 200IM, 100IM straight through)


TOP 20 LIST (since 2007) UPDATED!

Girls
1. 14:41 Jessica Epps
2. 14:53 Hannah Wilkens
3. 14:59 Charlotte Manser
4. 15:03 Raselle Chetwynd
5. 15:12 Casey Brotherton
6. 15:13 Vicky Gong
7. 15:23 Olivia Boisen
7. 15:23 Rachel Taylor
9. 15:37 Jami Hwang
10. 15:40 Keaton Klein
11. 15:46 Courtney Prefontaine
11. 15:46 Bobbi Thompson
13. 15:49 Mandy Barnes
14. 15:55 Samantha Shelton
15. 15:56 Bianca Tatum
16. 15:58 Kyra Bernhardt
17. 15:59 Shayna Vayser
18. 16:09 Victoria Epps
19. 16:17 Kristi Fecarotta
20. 16:36 Ashley Kempf

Boys
1. 14:26 Matt Hales
2. 14:27 Min Zhi Chua
3. 14:34 Braden Olson
4. 14:50 Daniel Kim
5. 15:13 Michael Early
5. 15:13 Bryce Bernhardt
7. 15:41 Jackson Kent
8. 15:59 Michael Smith
9. 16:04 Oliver Manser
10. 16:04 Brandon Kolarov
11. 16:06 Josh Dolendo
12. 16:08 Christopher McElroy
13. 16:13 Alex Qu
14. 16:23 Chris Hales
15. 16:27 Garrett Neamand
16. 16:45 Erik Hunter
17. 16:47 Brian Cantin
18. 17:03 Darian Primer
18. 17:03 Quinn Neamand
20. 17:12 Ethan Malin

Why America Needs Cowboys by Ben Stein

Check out this great speech by Ben Stein. I have been reading this to my older kids for years. Now that I have younger kids, I don't use it, but it is great for teenagers, coaches and adults of any age. Enjoy!
Why America Needs Cowboys

Coaching 10 & Unders: SCS Fall Kick-Off Clinic & ASCA 2010 World Clinic

I really loved doing this particular talk at the ASCA World Clinic, however, I seemed to drop the ball at the SCS Fall Kick-Off Clinic as the presentation itself was poorly executed.  Nevertheless, I feel there are great things to see here and I hope it will help all of you get a great idea of what coaching these kids is all about.  Also, take a look at the video that went with this presentation.  You can find it here posted on Friday September 10th!

Age Group Season Planning: SCS Fall Kick-Off Clinic

This talk was my least favorite in preparation but I seemed to fly right through it with enthusiasm at the clinic and found myself really enjoying it.  For some reason, I felt more confidence in this presentation and I thought I nailed the execution.  Thanks for sticking around for this one!

New Season, New Opportunities - something for the kids...and the coaches

New Season, New Opportunities
What happens when a new season starts? New coach? New friends? New time? New Lanes? New workouts? New age group? You can’t control these things. So, what can you control? What about a new YOU?
With new seasons come new opportunities. So, the real question you should be asking is, “What do I want this season?”
Take the time to think about what you really want as a swimmer. This new season is a new chance to accomplish your goals. Take advantage of it. If you couldn’t get that J.O. cut last season, do it this season. If you couldn’t clean up that butterfly like you planned, do it this season. Set your new goals early and make sure they are BIG. Nothing great was ever accomplished by thinking small.
Write down your top 3 goals for this season. Having trouble…Just think about WHAT YOU REALLY WANT….and write it down.
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How do we accomplish our goals? Well, the first part is done. You have thought about what you want and you wrote it down. Now, get to practice and make it happen. Most age group goals are performance based. That means everything you want can be worked for AT PRACTICE. That is the key…Understanding that practice performance is directly connected to meet performance. Work hard to improve your strokes at practice-see better technique at swim meets. Work hard to push yourself past your comfort zone at practice-see your endurance and speed improve at swim meets. Work hard to do the things your coach asks of you at practice-see your confidence go up and your times go down at swim meets. In many cases it is that simple.
This is just the beginning. So, enjoy each practice and every swim meet regardless of the outcome. If things don’t go your way, identify your mistakes and learn from them.
I’ll see you out there.
Coach Bryan