GHAC Coaches Thought of the Day with Coach Cody Tuesday, April 21, 2020 Theme of the Week: Breaststroke Breaststroke technique with Jessica Hardy Olympic gold medallist, Jessica Hardy, shows us how to perform the the perfect breaststroke stroke technique in this step-by-step video tutorial, devised by our top swim coach to help you perform your breaststroke hand entry, catch position and arm pull more efficiently. A strong and efficient arm pull will allow you to move through the water faster. StartingThe Arm Pull The starting point for breaststroke is underneath...

World Olympic History Homework Week #2 During Canada’s first time as Olympic host, the nation struggled to make the podium on home soil in Montreal. It was the swim team that came through winning eight of the nation’s 11 medals. The women’s team did especially well, climbing the podium seven times. Canada won three swimming relay medals at the Games – one silver and two bronze. What were the names of two of the relay swimmers? Video Fill out your answer using this link by Sunday at midnight: https://forms.gle/bbzKuKTwEnoeRmGB8

GHAC Coaches Thought of the Day with Coach Drew Monday, April 20, 2020 Theme of the Week: Breaststroke Breaststroke kick on your back The purpose of utilizing this drill is to help develop strong symmetrical breastroke kick. Focus on your knees being positioned under the surface in a straight horizontal line from shoulder to knee as you push off the wall on your back hands at your sides and slightly behind you. Bend your knees drawing your heels back, rather than folding at the hips, to the point where you...

Recap: World Olympic History Homework Week #1 Congratulations to everyone below who participated in our World Olympic History Question Week #1! Jenny Thompson attended Stanford University and her coach was Mike Parrattto. Jared B. Ava F. Keira M. Alex B. Abby P. Kaiva E. Serena R. Enye E. Heidi I. Matei G. Allison S. Kaleigh W. Charlie G. Thomas G. Joseph G. Amber D. Maddox K. Emily M, Joseph G. Deniz N. Emma M. Ethan M. Emmagrace V. Anwyn S. Violeta R. Kevin W. Noor A. Isabella K. Charlotte K....

GHAC QuaranTEAM Indoor Workout #9 Disclaimer The following activity is a recommendation to stay active during this period away from the pool. Please exercise caution when doing all exercises as a coach is not present. If any exercise causes pain, stop immediately. PDF

Here is a fun dryland challenge for our novice swimmers that may be finding the GHAC videos too challenging. Below is a snakes and ladder challenge that your swimmer can enjoy. The game is intended to be played as a normal snakes and ladders game however when you land on a square you can perform the exercise written on that specific square. You can adjust the number of repetitions according to the individual abilities of the people playing. The first person to make it to the finish line wins. Please...

GHAC Coaches Thought of the Day with Coach Drew Thursday, April 17, 2020 Theme of the Week: Freestlye It is all about the FINISH! This is why we talk about finishing all the way to the wall on each and every set. Watch this race looking at the finish Men's 4x100 freestyle relay Beijing Olympics 2008.

Hi Everyone, We have had a number of technical difficulties with the charts loading for the GHAC QuaranTEAM Challenge and were unable to get them to post this week. We are working on a solution. Keep up the great work staying fit and healthy! Best, Cody

GHAC Coaches Thought of the Day with Coach Cody Wednesday, April 16, 2020 Theme of the Week: Freestlye During our time away from the pool, school, and our friends we are all left with a lot of time on our hands, and time to think about things. In saying that, we need to remain positive through this experience. Today I would like you to listen to this great podcast with Sports Psycologist Helen Davis of The power of the mind and dealing with adversity. Check it out here: The power...

GHAC Coaches Thought of the Day with Coach Ashley Wednesday, April 15, 2020 Theme of the Week: Freestlye 50 Freestyle Men Three of the fastest 50 freestyle times posted. 2012 Olympics. Great view and you can see how the start made the difference. 100 Freestyle Women/Men 2018 Rio Final https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgK6u_CkTPs Nathan Adrian Wins Men's 100m Freestyle Gold - London 100 Freestyle profile for James Magnussen (Australia) and Nathan Adrian (US). Article