Minnesota Swim and Vibe

Sometimes the simplest things are the most difficult. Technology in swimming definitely falls in this category. There are tools available out there that make coaching more impactful, communication easier, and low and behold, running a meet simple. Yet we don’t change. The first issue is that swim coaches typically aren’t comfortable with technology. We like

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MSV Summer Focus #4: “Looking Up” – Understanding Our Role in the Health of the Sport

Coaches Corner, College, High School, The Club Scene / By Mark Seguin

This one is going to come off a little critical, but I’m ok with that. Let me start out with a simple hierarchy that was drilled into my brain as a young swimmer. There is the sport, the team, and the individual. Without the sport, there are no teams, and without teams, there are no

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MSV Summer Focus #3: Officiating

Coaches Corner, College, High School, The Club Scene / By Mark Seguin

Whether it’s high school, college or club swimming, officials are an integral part of the equation. These fine men and women often are seen as just the people that blow the whistle, sound the horn, or enforce the rules. They do so, so much more! When I look back on my time as a swimmer,

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MSV Summer Focus #2: Olympic Trials

Coaches Corner, High School, The Club Scene / By Mark Seguin

We only get a chance to witness this every four years (even though it’s only been three years since the last one). Minnesota will be sending a solid contingent of athletes to Olympic Trials in Indy this year and we want to give you an in depth look. We won’t just give you a list,

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New! The Block Party Meet Concept

Coaches Corner, The Club Scene / By Mark Seguin

One complaint we often hear in club swimming is about the time and financial commitments for meets. Often these meets are two to four days and basically crush any weekend plans other than spending time at the pool. For some swimmers, there is no better way to spend a weekend, but others, it’s a deterrent

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