Developing Swimmers: A Comprehensive Programme for Identifying, Training, and Coaching Excellence - Softcover

Michael Brooks

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0736089357 ISBN 13: 9780736089357

Publisher: Human Kinetics(ADVANTAGE) (Consignment), 2011

Synopsis

Talent, skill and a passion to compete, these are the characteristics that define elite-level swimmers. As the sport's best coaches know, even the most gifted of athletes won't develop these traits without a plan and one that recognises talent, develops skills and nurtures success. "Developing Swimmers" is the only book to offer a comprehensive, long-term plan beginning at an age-group level. Renowned coach Michael Brooks shares the insights, secrets and strategies that have transformed his athletes and swim teams from novice competitors to distinguished champions.

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Developing Swimmers Talent, skill and a passion to compete, these are the characteristics that define elite-level swimmers. As the sport's best coaches know, even the most gifted of athletes can't develop these traits without a plan and one that recognises talent, develops skills and nurtures success. This book offers such a comprehensive, long-term plan. Full description

Review:

"Coaches will find Developing Swimmers an invaluable resource in their efforts to evaluate talent, define realistic goals, and establish performance measures. Use this guide to set a successful plan for each swimmer."

Jim Schmutz -- Executive Director, American Sport Education Program

"In Developing Swimmers, Michael Brooks delivers more than two decades of proven results with athletes. Coaches will use this book time and again to improve their swimmers' performances."

Chuck Batchelor -- Head Coach, Bluefish Swim Club

About this edition

• Publisher: Human Kinetics(ADVANTAGE) (Consignment)
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0736089357
• ISBN 13: 9780736089357
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 256