ASCA WORLD CLINIC 2018 KEY NOTES EYLEIFUR JOHANNESSON

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1 ASCA WORLD CLINIC 2018 KEY NOTES EYLEIFUR JOHANNESSON

2 World Clinic September 2018 Marriott Anaheim, CA Tuesday to Sunday Program with over 100 activities Exhibit Hall with 48 Booths

3 World Clinic September 2018 Special paid schools (15) CSCAA track (9) ASCA Business of swimming (12) Major Talks (9) Age Group Track (12) Senior Track (9) Science Track (7) High School Track (7)

4 My World Clinic Program TUESDAY FRIDAY Visit University of Southern California Mark Schubert & Dave March (Interview) WEDNESDAY Ben Titley (Canadian female freestyle) Mark Schubert & Kathleen Klein-Prindle (Being a Professional Swimming Coach) Charlie Hoolihan (Dryland school) THURSDAY Dave Durden (Cal-Berkeley program) John Atkinson (Progr. of swimming CAN) Dave Salo (Interview) Dave Durden (Swimming Exellence) John Atkinson (Canada System) Dave Salo (The ZEN of personal chances) Ben Titley (Training outline) Take a look at Exhibit Hall SATURDAY Greg Troy (Caleb Dressel, starts & turns) Mark Schubert (The magic of thinking big) Greg Troy (Culture of hard work) Denise Carlson (Creating a culture) SUNDAY Gary Hall Sr. (Using technologi in swimming)

5 University of Southern California USC visit (Dave Salo)

6 University of Southern California USC visit (Dave Salo) College team of 45 swimmers, with Trojans Swim Club onside. Coach driven program Goal realated approach Intensity zones as gears Training week: Monday and Friday am + pm Tuesday and Thursday am + pm (am weights) Saturday am Wednesday and Sundays off

7 Mark Schubert & Kathleen Klein Prindle Being a professional swimming coach 3 C s How you speak (Communication) How you act (Consistancy) How you look (comportment) What makes or breaks a career Behavior treat others well Action find a way to contribute Look you are on stage It ain t WHAT yo do, it s the WAY you do it.

8 Charlie Hoolihan Dryland for explosive power and speed Dryland should be as important as your swimming program Planned along side the swimming training cycle Emphasis on technique and stability for 12 and younger Plan for progression, transfer strength to speed/power Invest annually in equipment, to keep things up to date More info: Charlie Hoolihan FB IG

9 Daven Durden The Cal-Berkeley Program Culture of excellence No captains on the team No formal team rules or responsibilities Embracing the environment Based on individual needs Nort Thornton is a wealth of information Bullet point practices Focus on nutrition, rest and recovery

10 John Atkinson Continued Progression of Swimming Canada Defined High Performance as Top 8 world ranking (with progression) towards the achievment of Olympic potium. Swimmers identified to have potential to achieve HP if: They have achieved On Track Times They have won medal at World Juniors or Pan Pac Juniors They are senior athletes who has made a Top 16 at Olympics (WC) Gold Medal Profile (gap analysis to evaluate targeted athletes) New funding system, investing in younger swimmers that are on track Prepare for the right meets with international standard.

11 Daven Durden Swimming Excellence Expectiations (stroke count, turn rules, number of kick of walls ) The season outline September (kick, stroke count, quality of movement and dryland/weight) October/November (Specific stroke, higher volume, add internsity/resistance) December (short rest meet, speed work, training camp) January/February (Increased rest, race event specific, value skill work) March (race specific done in technical suits, dryland/weight individualized) April/May (kick focus, efficient movement, weight room/dryland) June/July (training groups based on event, LCM race preparation) Weights and dryland program runned by experts

12 John Atkinson Key Coaching tips and areas of focus in swimming Preparing for the right competitions (season goal) Not shaving and tapering at the drop of a hat (spring & summer) More training and not entertainment training (tapas) Movement of swimmers Swimmers to be brought through as 200/400 and then go up or down at maturation LTAD or just AD Swimming is 48 weeks a year Not all that is new is good and not all that is old is bad

13 Ben Titley Development of Canadian female freestyle Culture change Targets and how to get there Athlete development World class support staff and facility Talent ID, finding them and convincing them to swim for you Relay focus: 4x100 freestyle Where were we in 2013 (54,56/54,87/55,35/55,69) Where are we now 2018 (52,70/52,72/53,68/53,83) Where we want to be 2020 > WR 3.29,9 (52,2/52,1/52,6/53,0)

14 Ben Titley Training outline for (50) m world class swimmers Environment at the HPC Ontario Culture of excellence and expertise Shared belief in the process and outcome Personal accountability (Athlete Coach Staff) Respect and commitment Attention to detail and no compromises It s OK to not be normal Set high standards, people will most often surprise you General philosophy in building the season (basic>specific)

15 Ben Titley Training outline for (50) m world class swimmers Coach led and directed program S & C program led by assistant coach Quality vs Quantity, or both Do not put in extra just because there is space Same preparation for most mid season meets, let the racing be the quality Performance analysis Race data and video used to inform skill work and race strategy Specific feedback sessions (2x per week, one-on-one focus)

16 Ben Titley Training outline for (50) m world class swimmers

17 Greg Troy Developing Caleb Dressel s starts and turns Start development at University of Florida Front-loaded (Push down) Wedge closer? Head down (watch toes) Clean entry Caleb s thoughts (30-41) Head down and toes pointed Arms pull as much as legs push Aim for a hole in the water (skip through the hole) It s about how clean, not how far

18 Greg Troy Developing Caleb Dressel s starts and turns Freestyle turn Squared shoulders Attack the wall Back Side Stomach Tight before leaving the wall Breakouts Angle off the wall Number of dolphin kicks Transition to flutter

19 Mark Schubert The Magic of Thinking Big WHAT MATTERS MOST IS HOW YOU SEE YOURSELF

20 Greg Troy Developing a Culture of Hard Work Value of work! Build a culture of hard work, don t let go during time You have to decide what is important for you, and stick to it Make your values a cornerstones of your program High expectations to everyone High level - Good grades - Willing to work - Positive attitude Team player Culture of hard work, make people that will outwork others in all aspects of life Sprint should not be easy, all groups should finish at same time Warm up together to make a good team spirit, specific after warm up

21 Denise Carlson Creating Consistent Culture and Skill Language for a Team 7 tips to developing a positive team culture Establish a mission (who are we?) Create a clear map (Where are we going?) Share the vision (Get the word out ) Celebrate often and well (Achievements ) Evaluate regularly (what is working ) Go beyond (Contribute ) Repeat (it takes time ) YOU NEVER NOW WHEN A MOMENT AND A FEW SINCERE WORDS CAN HAVE AN IMPACT ON A LIFE ZIG ZIGLAR

22 Gary Hall Sr. Using Technology in Coaching and Swimming Fundamentals of fast swimming Reducing frontal drag (technique streamline head position ) Increase propulsion (technique strength kicking ) Conform to the law of inertia (a body in motion wants to stay in motion ) The art of kicking Leg strength/fitness Ankle, knee and hop flexibility Technique Take the time to teach fundamentals to all of your young swimmers

23 LESSON LEARNED OVER TIME EYLEIFUR JOHANNESSON

24 LESSON LEARNED I cannot give you the formula for success, but I can give you the formula for failure - which is: Try to please everybody.

25 LESSON LEARNED If you want something you ve never had, you gotta do something you ve never done.

26 LESSON LEARNED If the going is easy, beware, you may be headed down hill.

27 LESSON LEARNED Faith can move mountains, doubt can create them.

28 CHANGES IN OUR PROGRAM EYLEIFUR JOHANNESSON

29 Aalborg Svømmeklub Structure changes 2017 Fundamentals & Swim Skills Nothing > Penguin Talent > Talent 2 AS 4 > Talent 1 Regional & Masters AS K2 (age group) AS K1 (junior & senior) AS Masters (VIP) National & International AS 3 > AS Årgang (25 swimmers with VÅM or DÅM QT) AS 2 > AS Junior (17 swimmers with DMJ QT) AS 1 > AS Elite (14 swimmers with DM QT)

Aalborg Svømmeklub High Performance Partnership Improve swimming in our region (Contribute ) Educate swimmers and coaches (Workshops ) Strengthen our own talent development

30 Aalborg Svømmeklub High Performance Partnership Improve swimming in our region (Contribute ) Educate swimmers and coaches (Workshops ) Strengthen our own talent development (Coaches ) S & C program led by experts (Daniel R) Make a culture of excellence Smaller group More specific Testing (J. Olbrecth) Filming and feedback Use technology (TritonWear) And more

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