16 Tridents swam a total of 96 times in 3 days at Belmont Plaza in Long Beach. They were competing in the Winter Age Group Championships. Belmont Plaza was host for the 1976 Olympic Trials. This was a great meet for Trident with some outstanding swims. Theresa Lo dropped 34 seconds in her 1650. Alec Hsing swam a 2:05.91 breast stroke which just missed a Junior National Cut. There were so many great swims. A note of point: Michael Wang and Alec Hsing only missed one workout a piece since...

Mentally preparing yourself to swim fast can be as easy as A-B-C. Sport psychologist Aimee Kimball brings usaswimming.org her second installment of the ABCs of mental training — “Bý is for Building Your Mindset. Check back in two weeks to find out what “C" stands for. How should I think to swim well? Every individual has a unique mental state under which he or she performs best. There is not one right way to think. The key is to know what you are thinking and how you are feeling when...

"Skills that have been learned correctly become habits that can be performed almost without thinking about them" Socrates

Thought # 1 Set a daily goal to improve your swimming by one tenth of one inch. Thats about three-quarters of an inch a week, three inches a month, three feet a year....and 12 feet every Olympic Cycle! Borrowed from Wayne Goldsmith "Swimming in Austrailia"

A Swimmers First Swim Meet Did you check in for your events? Prior to your events they will post the heat and lane assignments. Tell the coach what events, heat and lane you are in once it is posted. Visit with the coach before and after every race. (Parents please make sure your child visits with the coach prior to and immediately after each race) Reminders: IM (Individual Medley) is fly, back, breaststroke, freestyle Always touch the wall with two hands in fly and breaststroke! Finish on your back in...

A is for Anxiety If you want to swim fast, you’ve got to prepare yourself mentally. That’s not always an easy process. Beginning this week, Sport psychologist Aimee Kimball, PhD., introduces a series of articles on usaswimming.org that makes mental training as easy as A-B-C. The ABCs of mental training will run every two weeks. This week’s topic is Anxiety Why do I have anxiety? Many athletes have anxiety before they compete, whether it's a pounding heart, difficulty breathing, tight muscles, or worried thoughts. All animals have what's called the...

Trident Swimmers of the Month For the month of September, the following three swimmers were selected: Michael Wang, Maria Zhu and Justin Jiang. Criteria for Swimmer of the Month is attendance, work ethic and effort in practice. Michael, Maria and Justin have been doing a fantastic job this season. Keep up the hardwork. Each swimmer earned a Custom Trident "Swimmer of the Month" swim cap. Congratulations to these Tridents. Who will be next?

G is for Goal Setting Every athlete has a goal. Whether it’s to win races, achieve a personal best, or simply make it through a grueling practice, the goals we set undoubtedly exert influence on our performance. However, there’s a lot more to goal setting than just stating what it is you ultimately want to achieve. To get the motivational support and performance boost that goals can provide, athletes must set goals systematically and have various types of goals. This article will lead you through steps to setting goals so...

Characteristics for Peak Performance 1. Relaxed: The days of getting psyched up to swim fast are over. Research has shown that the best performances occur when you are just slightly above your normal state of arousal, not at the extreme end of the spectrum as once thought. You are energized, yet relaxed it’s a subtle balance of quiet intensity. Your mind is calm and your body is ready to go. You feel relaxed, but you are able to move with great strength and ease. 2. Confident: Not letting a lapse...

First Day of Practice Tuesday August 21st The first Day of Practice is Tuesday August 21st. All swimmers should arrive 10 minutes prior to practice. We are still in the process of organizing groups. If you are unsure of your time slot. Email Coach us at [email protected] NOTE: This weeks schedule is Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Only.