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Swim Speed Secrets Coaching Certification – Part One

Swim Speed Secrets Coaching Certification – Part One

Wow. So much to tell about the incredible weekend I had in Sarasota, Florida, attending Sheila Taormina’s Swim Speed Secrets Coaches Certification. In fact, it’s taken more more than a week to process all that I did and learned. And now, it’s time to share. Sarasota, Florida is not a bad place to escape to … Continue reading

UMAMA in the News. (You too can be a Masters swimmer!)

UMAMA in the News. (You too can be a Masters swimmer!)

Remember that adult swim team I was writing about a few weeks ago? The one I am completely and totally addicted to and that you wanted to know more about? UMAMA? Now, find out even more from this fantastic coverage in the Amherst Bulletin. (Thanks to reporter Scott Merzbach and photographer Jerry Roberts for taking … Continue reading

Retro Swimming at UMass Amherst Curry Hicks Pool

Retro Swimming at UMass Amherst Curry Hicks Pool

Yesterday, my team had the opportunity to practice in the oldest pool on the UMASS Amherst campus. That doesn’t necessarily sound appealing, I know, but for me, it has an undeniable aesthetic appeal. It’s like the entire pool and building were made for Hipstamatic. Here’s what it looked like back in the day. The building … Continue reading