By Andy Scherer, on March 6th, 2010%
Your very own Hamden North Haven YMCA Typhoons coach was on Split Time with Garrett McCaffrey last night. We talked about caffeine restrictions and bans in the NCAA which has been a huge debate recently on pool decks and among coaches. Take a look through this link, or watch the video below:
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By Andy Scherer, on August 17th, 2009%
This was an absolutely awesome swim for Michael Phelps and without a tech suit on as well! He gets the World Record once again, and proves that hard work and stroke technique are more important than technical advancements in competition suits!
Enjoy the video!
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By Andy, on August 8th, 2009%
This past week marked a huge turning point for the technologically savvy racing suits; FINA has banned all tech suits and is requiring the traditional wooven suit be worn by all swimmers. With that said, swimmers have until the end of the year to wear their tech suits…the question on everyone’s mind is if this will . . . → Read More: FINA Bans Suits
By Andy Scherer, on May 6th, 2009%
There is a relatively bold wave of rumors going around that Michael Phelps is currently trying to alter his freestyle technique into a more “tech savvy” and stroke efficient method.
So, with that in mind, keep your eyes open for his first meet in Mid-May in Charlotte!
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By Andy Scherer, on October 30th, 2008%
There are several talks about the banning of the new tech. suits that significantly impacted these past Olympic games. As we know, these suits are banned in the U.S. for the 12 and under age group swimmers in order to preserve the competitive nature of the sport and take away the financial burden that these suits . . . → Read More: Fast Suits Banned
By Andy Scherer, on October 29th, 2008%
As I was browsing through a couple of the swimming forums, I came by a post that had some ideas of Michael Phelps and his workouts. I am curious to know if they are the actual workouts or a generic idea of his workout(s). Either way, I hope all of the Hamden North Haven Swim Team . . . → Read More: Michael Phelps’ Workout
By Andy Scherer, on October 29th, 2008%
In a previous post regarding Grant Hackett’s retirement (potential retirement at that time), it was the common thought that the world-class Australian swimmer would continue his career at least until 2010. Unfortunately, for the swimming world we have seen the final swim from Mr. Hackett.
While in Sydney on October 27th he announced his official retirement from . . . → Read More: Grant Hackett Retires
By Andy Scherer, on October 17th, 2008%
There are several swimmers out there that have had, or are having shoulder issues/injuries. However, the debate right now in a lot of forums and social networking sites is if these shoulder injuries are preventable in swimmers. For me, personally and professionally, I absolutley think that a majority of the shoulder injuries can be prevented and/or . . . → Read More: Shoulder Injury
By Andy Scherer, on October 16th, 2008%
As I was searching through the swimming forums today I came by a great video of Michael Phelps doing a vertical dolphin kick during practice. This, in my opinion, is one of the best ways to train for a dolphin kick, or any other type of kick because you are able to feel the entire movement . . . → Read More: Phelps Vertical Kick
By Andy Scherer, on October 16th, 2008%
On October 21, 2008 Michael Phelps will be in Toronto at The Power Within conference. With Barbara Walters hosting the event, there is a plethora of inspirational individuals slated to appear. The running list so far: Michael Phelps, Patrick Lencioni (author of The Five Dysfunctions of a Team), Garry Kasparov (Chess grandmaster), Dr Muhammad Yunus (Nobel . . . → Read More: Michael Phelps
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Important Dates 8.1.2010 - Registration Opens for Short Course Season (more info
9.20.2010 - Pre-season clinic starts (more info
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