{"id":414782,"date":"2020-02-10T10:00:55","date_gmt":"2020-02-10T17:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/?p=414782"},"modified":"2020-02-10T09:19:19","modified_gmt":"2020-02-10T16:19:19","slug":"up-comers-bluefish-swim-clubs-zuri-ferguson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/up-comers-bluefish-swim-clubs-zuri-ferguson\/","title":{"rendered":"Swimming World Presents &#8220;Up &#038; Comers: Bluefish Swim Club&#8217;s Zuri Ferguson&#8221; &#8211; Sponsored by Spectrum Aquatics"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\">Up &amp; Comers: Bluefish Swim Club&#8217;s Zuri Ferguson<\/span><\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\">By Shoshanna Rutemiller<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.spectrumaquatics.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"355888\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/swimming-world-presents-up-comers-daniel-branon\/spectrum-logo1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/spectrum-logo1.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"224,111\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"spectrum logo1\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;04\/02\/2020&lt;br \/&gt;\nspectrum logo1&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/spectrum-logo1.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/spectrum-logo1.jpg\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-355888\" src=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/spectrum-logo1.jpg\" alt=\"spectrum logo1\" width=\"176\" height=\"87\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/spectrum-logo1.jpg 224w, https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/spectrum-logo1-150x74.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 176px) 100vw, 176px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Twelve-year-old Zuri Ferguson of Bluefish Swim Club (Raynham, Mass.) recently broke 2012 Olympic silver medalist Elizabeth Beisel\u2019s club record in the 11-12 100 meter backstroke. Her 1:05.33 places her 13th all-time for her age in the event.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cZuri is an awesome kid to coach,\u201d says Coach Ryan Yucka. \u201cShe uses her positive attitude to drive her confidence, and even when she falters, she has the ability to accept that she probably didn\u2019t do everything she could have to be her best.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Swimming World:<\/span><\/strong> What is the best thing you do in swimming?<br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Zuri:<\/span><\/strong> The best thing I do is to compete because I excel when presented with higher competition. I have had my best swims at larger meets.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">SW:<\/span><\/strong> What are some of the toughest workout\/sets you&#8217;ve done?<br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Zuri:<\/span><\/strong> The toughest set I did was when I practiced with the senior group during the long course season. We did 6 x 50 fly race, 300 back strap race, 3 x 100 breast kick race, 4 x 50 free race, 2 x 150 easy. I do not remember the exact intervals, but it was tough for me.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>To read more about Up &amp; Comer Zuri Ferguson,\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Check out the February issue of Swimming World Magazine, available now!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/issues\/2020\/swimming-world-magazine-february-2020-issue-pdf-only\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"413248\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/?attachment_id=413248\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Swimming-World-February-2020-Cover-Ranomi-Kromowidjojo.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"800,1070\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Swimming World February 2020 Cover &#8211; Ranomi Kromowidjojo\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Swimming World February 2020 Cover &#8211; Ranomi Kromowidjojo&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Swimming-World-February-2020-Cover-Ranomi-Kromowidjojo-700x500.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Swimming-World-February-2020-Cover-Ranomi-Kromowidjojo-766x1024.jpg\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-413248 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Swimming-World-February-2020-Cover-Ranomi-Kromowidjojo.jpg\" alt=\"Swimming World February 2020 Cover - Ranomi Kromowidjojo\" width=\"800\" height=\"1070\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Swimming-World-February-2020-Cover-Ranomi-Kromowidjojo.jpg 800w, https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Swimming-World-February-2020-Cover-Ranomi-Kromowidjojo-766x1024.jpg 766w, https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Swimming-World-February-2020-Cover-Ranomi-Kromowidjojo-150x201.jpg 150w, https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Swimming-World-February-2020-Cover-Ranomi-Kromowidjojo-300x401.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Swimming-World-February-2020-Cover-Ranomi-Kromowidjojo-450x602.jpg 450w, https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Swimming-World-February-2020-Cover-Ranomi-Kromowidjojo-673x900.jpg 673w, https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Swimming-World-February-2020-Cover-Ranomi-Kromowidjojo-374x500.jpg 374w, https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Swimming-World-February-2020-Cover-Ranomi-Kromowidjojo-245x327.jpg 245w, https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Swimming-World-February-2020-Cover-Ranomi-Kromowidjojo-533x713.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Get <em>Swimming World Magazine<\/em> and <em>Swimming World Biweekly<\/em> FREE When You<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/product-category\/ishof-membership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en&amp;q=https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/product-category\/ishof-membership\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1522345712821000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGfwbLD2OaI21g28efcR0DZZlQSOQ\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Become A Member of the International Swimming Hall of Fame<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Want More? 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That approach has fueled his impressive return to the pool.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>021 A SENSE OF D\u00c9J\u00c0 VU<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong>by Dan D\u2019Addona and David Rieder<\/strong><br \/>\nSavannah College of Art and Design (NAIA women), Keiser University (NAIA men) and Indian River State College (NJCAA women and men) appear ready to show the swimming world something it has seen before: repeating as national team champions.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>023 THE FIRE INSIDE STILL BURNS<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong>by John Lohn<\/strong><br \/>\nWhen discussing the best women\u2019s sprint freestylers heading into this year\u2019s Olympic Games, most frequently mentioned are Australia\u2019s Cate Campbell, Sweden\u2019s Sarah Sjostrom and the USA\u2019s Simone Manuel. But don\u2019t count out triple Olympic champion Ranomi Kromowidjojo of the Netherlands, who feels her best swims are still to come.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>025 TAKEOFF TO TOKYO: DUKE<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong>by John Lohn<\/strong><br \/>\nAs Swimming World continues its \u201cTakeoff to Tokyo\u201d series, a century has passed since Duke Kahanamoku last reigned over the water world, but his name\u2014and merely his first name\u2014remains synonymous with greatness in\u00a0 multiple ways.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>027 THE SKY IS THE LIMIT<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong>by Dan D\u2019Addona<\/strong><br \/>\nThe future looks bright for junior diver Ashley McCool after transferring to the University of Florida.<\/p>\n<p>COACHING<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>009 LESSONS WITH THE LEGENDS: CHARLES \u201cRED\u201d SILVIA<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong>by Michael J. Stott<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>013 SWIMMING TECHNIQUE CONCEPTS: PLAN FOR A BREATHING PATTERN<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong>by Rod Havriluk<\/strong><br \/>\nSwimmers should plan a breathing pattern prior to each swim to gain the most benefit for both racing and training. The breathing pattern should limit head motion for better focus on technique and also provide sufficient oxygen for better performance.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>015 POOR PERFORMANCE&#8230; THE NEXT STEP<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong>by Michael J. Stott<\/strong><br \/>\nAt one time or another, disappointment haunts the dreams of even the best swimmers. And often it is the recovery from that disappointment that defines the athlete and, perhaps, the swimmer\u2019s future.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>030 SPECIAL SETS:\u00a0GEORGE HAINES AT WORK<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong>by Michael J. Stott<\/strong><br \/>\nIt never hurts to be a student of the sport. Sometimes that means visiting archival material, be it documents, voices, videos or all of the above to reacquaint ourselves with coaching legends and the methods that made them so effective. Here, Swimming World features the legendary George Haines.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>043 Q&amp;A WITH COACH ADAM HOYT<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong>by Michael J. Stott<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>044 HOW THEY TRAIN ROGER GU AND GRACE GOETCHEUS<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong>by Michael J. Stott<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>TRAINING<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>012 DRYSIDE TRAINING: STROKE STRENGTH SERIES\u2014BUTTERFLY<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong>by J.R. Rosania<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>JUNIOR SWIMMER<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>040 GOLDMINDS: PARTNERING WITH PARENTS<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong>by Wayne Goldsmith<\/strong><br \/>\nA simple, but effective strategy for coaches to engage with, connect to and educate the parents of the swimmers on their team is through the development of a \u201cTraining Manual for Swimming Parents.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>046 UP &amp; COMERS: ZURI FERGUSON<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong>by Shoshanna Rutemiller<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>COLUMNS &amp; SPECIAL SECTIONS<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>007 A VOICE FOR THE SPORT<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>008 BEYOND THE YARDS<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>033 2020 SWIM CAMP DIRECTORY<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>047 GUTTERTALK<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>048 PARTING SHOT<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Up &amp; 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