World Renowned Sports Physiologist Zoom Presentation at the YMCA January 23rd, 7:00 PM

James Young

Genadijus Sokolovas Ph.D, world-renowned sports physiologist, will be presenting to our team via Zoom, on January 23rd, at 7:00 PM. His presentation will be on Recovery and Nutrition, aspects of our training that go hand-in-hand and are often neglected.

We will not be holding practice in the water this Thursday, but we are welcoming all parents and swimmers able to attend and listen to a leader in the field - the former scientific head of USA Swimming from 2000-2016 - as he provides expert advice on how swimmers need to recover, eat and drink.

Dr. Genadijus Sokolovas, also known as Dr. G, is a world-renowned sports physiologist and former Director of Physiology and Sports Science for USA Swimming.  He has worked with many Olympic champions and world record holders, including Michael Phelps. 
Some Additional Information about Dr. G:
  • Developed innovative testing programs for USA Swimming's Olympic and National Team members 
  • Developed the GST Swim Power Test, which measures instantaneous forces and velocities during swimming stroke cycles 
  • Worked with over 115 Olympic champions and 15,000+ swimmers from 125 countries 
  • Presented swimming technique and drill presentations to swimmers and their families 
 
Where Dr. G has worked:  International Swimming Hall of Fame Clinic, USA Swimming, and USA Pentathlon.