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He was the women\u2019s head coach for the U.S. team at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021.<\/p>\n<p>The 2026 World Clinic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/asca-world-clinic-registration-now-open-for-2026-clinic-in-orlando\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">theme<\/a>, &#8220;Grassroots to Podium: It Starts With Us,&#8221; highlights the critical role coaches play at every stage of athlete development\u2014from introducing young swimmers to the sport to guiding athletes to collegiate, international, and Olympic success.<\/p>\n<p>The 2026 ASCA World Clinic will feature more than 60 educational and networking sessions covering various aspects of the sport. Here is a sampling of the dozens of presentations offered throughout the four-day clinic:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Teaching the Swim Stroke from the Inside Out \u2014 Andy Potts<\/li>\n<li>Leveraging IMX Scores for Long-Term Athlete Success \u2014 Emilly Laurent<\/li>\n<li>Learning and the Neurodiverse Brain \u2014 Dr. Alicia Braccia, Psy.D., ABSNP<\/li>\n<li>The Changing Collegiate Landscape \u2014 Michael Norment<\/li>\n<li>Contrast Training: Developing Force, Feel, and Flow in Swimming \u2014 Margo Geer<\/li>\n<li>Building a Strong Coach-Board Partnership \u2014 Mike DeBoor<\/li>\n<li>Coaching Your 8 &amp; Under Wonders \u2014 MacKenzie Novell<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The event also includes extra paid small group sessions with <strong>Herbie Behm<\/strong> and <strong>Gregg Troy,<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/asca-announces-2026-hall-of-fame-inductees-coaches-dave-gibson-and-tim-hill\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the ASCA Hall of Fame ceremony<\/a>, where <strong>Tim Hill<\/strong> and <strong>Dave Gibson<\/strong> will be inducted; annual awards celebrations; parties and social events; exhibits from swim industry partners; and certification opportunities for coaches at every stage of their careers.<\/p>\n<p>Registration is available online at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ascaworldclinic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ascaworldclinic.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 The above press release was posted by Swimming World in conjunction with the American Swimming Coaches Association. 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