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Congratulations to the top 25 coaches up for the 2026 Age Group Coach of the Year Award! We're excited to present this award in collaboration with Fitter and Faster! The top 5 finalists will be announced on July 15th!

We're proud to celebrate the coaches who are shaping the future of our sport! There are four different divisions of AGCOY - small, medium, large, and extra-large. Congratulations to all of the coaches named!

#ASCA #FitterandFaster #AGCOY

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#30Under30 Spotlight: Coach Jared Shum! ⁠
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Coach Grant is an Assistant Coach for HAST and the Head Coach for Skyridge HS in Lehi, UT.

A fun fact about him is that he proudly serves on the ASCA 30 Under 30 Selection Committee!

#ASCA #Coaching

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Accommodated Training is a method that uses bands on an exercise to create the most resistance where the body is strongest and reduce it where it is weakest.
Adding a specific tempo to the exercise to determine the end of a set, rather than a specific number of repetitions, helps maintain strength during taper and minimizes muscle damage during a workout.

This video demonstrates the deadlift, and this technique is particularly helpful because it is hard for some individuals to perform it properly under load.

Finding the correct weight is determined through experimentation during the strength phase of the season. Maintaining the correct tempo should be challenging between 5 and 10 repetitions.

Recommended lower-body tempo is between 60 and 90 BPM, and upper-body tempo between 120 and 140 BPM.

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We're so excited to have Total Aquatic Programing host their Coaches Build & Program a Pool Workshop at the 2026 ASCA World Clinic (presented by Fitter and Faster)! If you’re planning a new pool, renovation, or trying to make an existing aquatic center sustainable, you’ll learn the real-world steps to build (or rebuild) a facility that works operationally and financially—not just on paper.

Register now: https://t.co/nF4zaqhPPA
*This workshop begins on Tues, Sept 8th and completes before the opening keynote on Wed, Sept 9th

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Thank you Commit for being an amazing Diamond Sponsor for the 2026 ASCA World Clinic!!

At Commit Swimming, we believe in showing up day after day, week after week and pushing things forward. While we work, we strive to do our best work for our customers. We don't believe in relying on luck and we also don't think volatile swings of effort is a sane way to grow a company. So for us, it's simple; we show up and push the ball forward each day.

It's Sponsor Saturday! Each Saturday we're highlighting one of our sponsors for the 2026 ASCA World Clinic.

#WC26 #ASCAWorldClinic #ASCA

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The best swimmers in the world chase goals they can't accomplish yet. Challenge your swimmers with sets they aren't expected to complete 3-4 times a year!

This month's Friday Feature is from the 2014 ASCA World Clinic with David Marsh. Featuring his talk "Everything Matters".

His full talk is live on our YouTube TODAY (6/26/26)! But you can also watch the full video now FOR FREE in the ASCA talks library!

#ASCA #FridayFeature #MentalHealth #WellBeing #SwimCoach #ASCAWorldClinic #WC14

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It's important to check in with your swimmers during taper season to make sure your practices are working the way you want them to!

Get excited to learn more from Kyle at the 2026 ASCA World Clinic! Presented by Fitter and Faster. Register today at https://t.co/zA4fv5WbPj

#WC2026 #ASCAWorldClinic #TaperSeason

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Congratulations to our 30 under 30 grant recipients! We're so excited to have you all in Orlando for the 2026 ASCA World Clinic (presented by Fitter and Faster)!

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Make new friends and learn from the best at every level 💪

The 2026 ASCA World Clinic is less than 80 days away and you won't want to miss out on this experience of a lifetime! Register today at https://t.co/D7jMo0bmMc

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Accommodated Training is a method that uses bands on an exercise to create the most resistance where the body is strongest and reduce it where it is weakest.

Adding a specific tempo to the exercise to determine the end of a set, rather than a specific number of repetitions, helps maintain strength during taper and minimizes muscle damage during a workout.
Finding the correct weight is determined through experimentation during the strength phase of the season. Maintaining the correct tempo should be challenging between 5 and 10 repetitions.
Recommended lower-body tempo is between 60 and 90 BPM, and upper-body tempo between 100 and 120 BPM.

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The third annual Women's Symposium is coming up and we've got even more awesome coaches slated to speak! This paid school is a small-group and workshop-style way of learning where you'll focus on:
- Athletic development
- Leadership growth
- Confidence building
- Collaboration
- Conversation
- Practical takeaways

You don't have to be going to the entire World Clinic to learn from Kim Brackin, MacKenzie Novell, Leah Stancil, Kayla Griffin, & More! We can't wait to see you there! Register now at https://t.co/YnCFXSZx7s

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Thank you Competitor for being an amazing Diamond Sponsor for the 2026 ASCA World Clinic!!

We believe the name Competitor Swim should be synonymous with distinction in the mind of our distributors, the industry leaders and swim coaches - but most of all, our swimmers, who are the inspiration for our standard of quality and excellence. The swimmer and their commitment to the sport is the reason we are in business in the first place.

It's Sponsor Saturday! Each Saturday we're highlighting one of our sponsors for the 2026 ASCA World Clinic.

#WC26 #ASCAWorldClinic #ASCA

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David Marsh's favorite mindset lesson: stop focusing on your best time. Work based off of your goal time.

This month's Friday Feature is from the 2014 ASCA World Clinic with David Marsh. Featuring his talk "Everything Matters".

His full talk goes live on our YouTube next week (6/26/26) at 9am EST! But you can watch the full video now FOR FREE in the ASCA talks library!

#ASCA #FridayFeature #MentalHealth #WellBeing #SwimCoach #ASCAWorldClinic #WC14

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Check out these awesome paid schools you can attend at the ASCA World Clinic (presented by Fitter and Faster). Secure your spot today at https://t.co/VEIzb3TbHX

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DID YOU KNOW? We're offering day passes for the 2026 ASCA World Clinic, presented by Fitter & Faster!

You must preselect a day to attend at checkout, but attend the World Clinic at a fraction of the cost! The only difference is no access to the exhibit hall on Saturday. On any other day, enjoy the same perks as full clinic pass members!

Register today at https://t.co/zA4fv5WbPj

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One question can completely change how you coach an athlete. "What do I need to know about your child?"

The answer may help you understand behavior, learning styles, accommodations, confidence, and performance. Chrissy Gentry's FULL talk from the 2023 ASCA World Clinic is live TODAY our Youtube! Don't miss out!
🔗 https://t.co/ohnxRTnN8O

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Congratulations to our 2026 Impact Coach Award Finalists!

The award celebrates coaches who make a lasting difference in the lives of athletes, fellow coaches, and their communities through leadership, mentorship, service, and dedication to the sport. The 2026 recipient will be announced during the ASCA World Clinic on September 11 in Orlando, Florida.

This year's World Clinic theme is "Grassroots to Podium: It Starts With Us," highlighting the essential role coaches play at every level of athlete development—from introducing young swimmers to the sport to guiding athletes to the highest levels of international competition.

The 2026 finalists represent a diverse group of coaches whose nominations highlighted their commitment to athlete development, mentorship, and service to the swimming community.

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Don't forget to save the date for the 50th Annual Eastern States Swim Clinic!! We're so excited to announce that our incredible speaker lineup will include Jack Bauerle, Jason Pullano, Laura Mitchell, and Russell Mark!!

Get excited for reg to open! Can't attend? Check out our other clinics at https://t.co/MHJ131H2Xn

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Wanna build the base of your team? SwimAmerica is the best program to develop your club and create a clear lesson to team pipeline! Swimmers completing our program will be able to swim a 300 FR, 100 BK, and a 100 IM by the time they graduate.

Learn more about us at https://t.co/g1i3i8yFKP today!

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Accommodated Training is a method that uses bands on an exercise to create the most resistance where the body is strongest and reduce it where it is weakest.

Adding a specific tempo to the exercise to determine the end of a set, rather than a specific number of repetitions, helps maintain strength during taper and minimizes muscle damage during a workout.
Finding the correct weight is determined through experimentation during the strength phase of the season. Maintaining the correct tempo should be challenging between 5 and 10 repetitions.
Recommended lower-body tempo is between 60 and 90 BPM, and upper-body tempo between 120 and 140 BPM.