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Just a quick reminder for everyone relative to our weather policy: We will hold all practices as scheduled, regardless of the weather. If the Thorguard (lightning detection system) activates due to lightning/thunderstorms, we will clear the pool and ensure all swimmers are safe and under cover. We will use the time out of the pool for dryland, team talks, film/video review, etc. See you at the pool!
2013 LSC All-Star Open Water Challenge Congratulations to Eva Sher and April Mullen for being selected to the 2013 Florida Gold Coast All-Star Team. Both competed in the Open Water event this past weekend in Fort Myers. Please take a moment to congratulate them when you get the chance! Click Here for Results
MCDA Parents and Swimmers- We had a significant number of swimmers competing in their first Long-Course Meter swim meet on April 20 &21. EAch swimmer put forth the kind of effort we love to see as coaches and we are all extremely proud of each swimmer for competing in a new environment. Complete Results Here
IS THAT EXTRA HOUR OF STUDY TIME WORTH IT? Published on April 23, 2013 by Art Markman, Ph.D. Psychology Today When students lose sleep, their performance suffers . It is no surprise that teens and young adults are a pretty sleep-deprived group . Yesterday morning at 9am, for example, I taught a small class here at the University of Texas . The students staggered into class looking like they could use a nap . I also have three teenagers . They generally stay up late and get up early during...
MCDA - Top 10 List Girls- as of April 17, 2013 Boys- as of April 17, 2013 *please note all times entered reflect the athletes current age
The Top Ten Questions Every Swimming Parent Wants to Know. By Wayne Goldsmith | In For Swimming Parents You see them every day. They are everywhere. At every pool. Every swim meet. Every school swimming practice. There they are. Sitting at the side of the pool. Watching every lap. Counting every breath. Analysing every stroke. Studying every move you make. Coaches? No. Swimming media? Uh-uh. Officials? No way. Who are these people who go to the pool and watch you swim laps day after day after day? Who are these...
By Wayne Goldsmith | In Swimmers Boy at the pool from Crestock Royalty Free Images Did you ever want to ask your coach a question but couldn’t find the right way of asking the question ? Did you ever have something you wanted to say to your coach but couldn’t find the right moment ? Did you ever want to sit down with your coach and discuss some stuff you have been wondering about but never had the chance ? Well – here’s your chance ! Questions you always wanted...
Top 5 Recovery Snacks for Swimmers from www.usaswimming.org, b y Chris Rosenbloom, PhD, RD, CSSD A young swimmer asked me about after-practice recovery snacks, specifically if she needed a special product marketed as an “after” workout recovery drink . She didn’t really like the taste of the commercial product and wondered if there were good alternatives . I admired her “food first” approach and suggested she try some of the recovery snacks listed below . A good recovery snack provides carbohydrate to replenish muscle glycogen and a small amount of...
