Developing Swimmers

Developing Swimmers is the only book of its kind to offer a comprehensive, long-term plan for recognizing and nurturing swimming talent. Coach Michael Brooks brings more than two decades of proven results with athletes from all skill levels to this guide. Coaches will turn to this book time and again to improve swimmers' performance.;pt. I: Recognizing and developing talent -- 1. Recognizing swimming talent -- 2. Developing swimmers for the long haul -- 3. Creating an environment of excellence -- pt. II: Assessing and refining stroke technique -- 4. Recognizing what to teach -- 5. Teaching technique effectively -- 6. Improving freestyle and backstroke -- 7. Improving Butterfly and breaststroke -- 8. Improving starts, turns, and finishes -- pt. III: Training and preparing swimmers -- 9. Training age-group swimmers -- 10. Planning for the short and long term -- 11. Working with parents -- pt. IV: Developing the competitive edge -- 12. Racing attitudes and tactics -- 13. Managing meets for racing excellence -- 14. Selecting meets and events.