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Typhoons Coach On Split Time

Andy Scherer — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 17:26:43 +0000

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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Michael Phelps – 100M Butterfly World Record

Andy Scherer — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 15:15:34 +0000

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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FINA Bans Suits

Andy — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 14:43:36 +0000

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

Look Out For This!

Andy Scherer — Wed, 06 May 2009 15:54:23 +0000

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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Fast Suits Banned

Andy Scherer — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 15:39:23 +0000

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

Michael Phelps’ Workout

Andy Scherer — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:42:43 +0000

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

Grant Hackett Retires

Andy Scherer — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 11:57:58 +0000

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

Shoulder Injury

Andy Scherer — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 16:49:53 +0000

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

Phelps Vertical Kick

Andy Scherer — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 19:22:20 +0000

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

Michael Phelps

Andy Scherer — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 13:22:12 +0000

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