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Last updated Monday July 19, 2010

 

 

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From the coach

This is the place to be for insights and commentary from our head coach. To that end, find out all about Coach Tanner, who's excited to be starting anew for the 2010 season. He can also be reached via e-mail. But first hear what he has to say to the team:

 

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Coach Tanner also recommends the following videos and has added his comments:

 

400 I.M. at 2009 NAIA Championship (me)

I led throughout the butterfly and backstroke legs during the difficult 400 I.M., only to lose my lead over the last two legs. My stroke stayed together and I was still able to make the All-America team because of this swim. Take notice of the length and intensity of the butterfly leg.

 

Alexander Popov's freestyle (former W.R. holder)

Alexander Popov is a former world record holder and Olympic gold medalist who many believe has the best and most efficient freestyle ever. Most great swim coaches encourage their swimmers to model their freestyle after his.

 

Michael Phelps swimming butterfly

We all know how great Michael Phelps is as a swimmer. His butterfly is not only fast and powerful, but it is the most technically correct stroke that swimming has seen. Let's all take notice of his pull underwater, not just the way it looks above water.

 

Kitajima's breaststroke (W.R. holder)

As the video states, Kitajima uses his glide. The current world record holder has an amazing pull and a kick that is more powerful than anyone in the sport. His strong kick enables him to glide into his next pull, giving him a chance to sweep wider and stronger in his pull than anyone.