Swimming World Presents “Swimming Technique Concepts: ISCA Hall of Fame Summit”

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Swimming Technique Concepts: ISCA Hall of Fame Summit

The annual conference of the International Swim Coaches Association (ISCA) was held Aug. 28-31 in Clearwater Beach, Fla. As is customary for the ISCA conference, there were presentations by coaches, scientists and a combination of coaches and scientists.

There were panels on sprint training, distance and open water training, preventing abuse, season planning for age group swimmers, marketing and managing fatigue. Individual presentations included science and technology for starts, the use of data to analyze technique, the importance of the rate of perceived exertion, applying research findings, nutrition and leadership.

Multiple coaches commented positively on the opportunity to dialogue with presenters and experienced coaches. Ben Delia (Franklin & Marshall College) remarked that the elite coaching panels featured extended time blocks to allow the panelists to elaborate on their experience coaching world-class athletes and answer a variety of questions. Mike Peterson (Ames Cyclone Aquatic Club) commented that “everyone was very approachable” and that he appreciated that he was able to speak with presenters during or after their presentations.

The recent ISCA Hall of Fame Summit blended presentations by coaches and scientists. Audience questions and dialogue with coaches and presenters resulted in a number of thought-provoking moments. Julio Aragon (Costa Rica) summarized that “this summit is way more than the speeches and panels” and that “science and swimming must go hand to hand…to create better athletes and better coaches.”

Dr. Rod Havriluk is a sports scientist and consultant who specializes in swimming technique instruction and analysis. His unique strategies provide rapid improvement while avoiding injury. Learn more at the STR website: www.swimmingtechnology.com. You can contact Rod at info@swimmingtechnology.com. All scienti c documentation relating to this article, including scienti c principles, studies and research papers, can be provided upon demand.

To learn more about ISCA and their recent Hall of Fame summit, check out the October 2018 issue of Swimming World Magazine, available now! Swimming World subscribers can download this issue in the Swimming World Vault!

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