May SW Magazine An Olympian’s Guide to Backstroke Starts: Olympic Champion Matt Grevers.

PHOENIX, Arizona, May 8. THE May 2014 issue of Swimming World Magazine is now available for download to Total Access Subscribers!

On Page 10 ofSwimming World Magazine, An Olympian’s Guide to Backstroke Starts. The reigning Olympic and World Champion in the 100 Meter Backstroke, Matt Grevers. Watching the perfect backstroke start is like watching art in motion. When done well, the swimmer launches into the race with as little splash as possible-as if he were a diver trying to score a perfect “10”. Although he says his 6’8 frame often puts him at a disadvantage, Matt Grevers knows how to make the most of his start, making sure he’s one of the leaders when he breaks out at the 15-meter mark.(By Jeff Commings)

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May Swimming World Magazine Table of Contents:
On The May Cover 2014 Women’s NCAA Div. I Champions Georgia
Swimmer of the Meet Brittany MacLean helped Georgia win its second straight and sixth overall team title at the women’s NCAA Division I Swimming and Diving Championships. The Canadian sophomore won both distance freestyles, upsetting Cal’s Missy Franklin with an NCAA record in the 500 yard free and breaking the NCAA mark in the 1650 by nearly 10 seconds. (See story, page 18 and 21.) (Photo by Peter H. Bick)

10 An Olympian’s Gude to Backstroke Starts by Jeff Commings
Matt Grevers knows how to make the most of his backstroke start, making sure he’s one of the leaders when he breaks out at the 15-meter mark.

14 The Key is Having Fun by Michael J. Stott
Swimming World provides a parent’s guide to picking the best age group program for your child.

16 Swimming Technique Misconceptions: Butterfly Hand Path by Rod Havriluk

18 We Didn’t See That Coming! by Jason Marsteller
In its college preview issue, Swimming World claimed Cal was a lock to win this year’s women’s NCAA Division I Team title-especially with freshman superstar Missy Franklin leading the way. Instead, Georgia dominated in winning its second straight and sixth overall championship.

21 Brittany MacLean’s Favorite Sets by Jeff Commings

26 More than Meets the Eye by Jeff Commings
In its college preview issue, Swimming World claimed Cal was a lock to win this year’s women’s NCAA Division I Team title-especially with freshman superstar Missy Franklin leading the way. Instead, Georgia dominated in winning its second straight and sixth overall championship.

31 Can Anyone Beat These Guys by Jason Marsteller
The same five schools-Drury, Emory, Kenyon, Oklahoma Baptist and Indian River State College-repeated as national champions in their respective NCAA Divisions II and III, NAIA and NJCAA women’s and men’s meets. Leading the group was Drury’s men-who earned their 10th straight DII title-and Indian River, which captured its 33rd womans and 40th men’s NJCAA championships!

34 Top 10 Triumphs & Tragedies by Chuck Warner
Beginning in its April issue and continuing monthly through January 2015, Swimming World Magazine is counting down the top 10 triumphs and tragedies in the history of swimming. This month: #9 Rick DeMont-Robbed of Two Olympic Gold Medals.

37 Dryside Training: Underwater Speed by J.R. Rosania
Here are four exercises using a TRX Suspension trainer that can help with your underwaters. You will strengthen your core and low back as well as your hamstrings.

38 Ask Dr. Shannon by Shannon McBride
Here are are three hip-opening stretches designed for people who sit the majority of the day.

39 Nutrition: Eating Just Enough
Republished with permission of VeloPress from “Racing Weight Cookbook: Lean, Light Recipes for Athletes”

40 Q&A with Coach Bruce Gemmell by Michael J. Stott

41 How They Train Nation’s Capital Swim Team (Georgetown Prep Site) Middle Distance Group by Michael J. Stott

DEPARTMENTS
06 A Voice for the Sport
44 Up & Comers
45 Gutter Talk
46 Parting Shot

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