Product Description

Over the course of a distinguished coaching career, Dick Hannula led his high school teams to 24 consecutive state championships, was a two-time president of the American Swim Coaches Association, and is a member of the International Swimming Hall of Fame. Hannula shares more than 50 years of coaching experience and knowledge in Coaching Swimming Successfully.

With input from successful U.S. and international coaches, Hannula presents the latest stroke improvements for greater efficiency and speed as well as new instruction on underwater dolphin kicking techniques. Full practice plans help coaches accomplish more in each training session.

Veteran and beginning coaches will learn how to motivate swimmers, become better communicators, and be prepared for the challenges of competitive meets. Hannula reveals his personal coaching philosophy and helps coaches develop their own code of ethics as they build a winning swimming program in and out of the pool. Detailed advice on how to evaluate swimmers' performances in practice and in competition, as well as the entire swim program, makes this the complete guide to coaching the sport.

No matter where you coach, Coaching Swimming Successfully will be the guide you refer to season after season.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #444591 in Books
• Published on: 2003-03-14
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: .52" h x 8.48" w x 11.08" l, 1.20 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 192 pages

Review
""A very thorough book on all parts of the sport of swimming. Each section is filled with helpful tips and reminders."
Nort Thornton
Two-time NCAA national champion
Head coach of men's swimming, University of California at Berkeley
"""With "Coaching Swimming Successfully," coaches at all levels can benefit from the wisdom of one of the greatest coaches our sport has ever known. I encourage you to read and learn from this valuable book. It's a great source of information and insight for coaches and their swimmers."""
Skip Kenney
Six-time NCAA Coach of the Year
Head coach of men's swimming, Stanford University
"""Organized and succinct, this book will benefit all coaches who read and study it."""
Peter Daland
President American Swim Coaches Association
Former USC Head Men's Swimming Coach
""Coaching Swimming Successfully "is an excellent teaching tool for coaches and swimmers, but more importantly, it speaks to the art of coaching. A must for all swimming coaches."""
Jill Sterkel
Head Women's Swim Coach
University of Texas at Austin

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Review
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”A very thorough book on all parts of the sport of swimming. Each section is filled with helpful tips and reminders.”

Nort Thornton
Two-time NCAA national champion
Head coach of men's swimming, University of California at Berkeley

""With Coaching Swimming Successfully, coaches at all levels can benefit from the wisdom of one of the greatest coaches our sport has ever known. I encourage you to read and learn from this valuable book. It's a great source of information and insight for coaches and their swimmers.""

Skip Kenney
Six-time NCAA Coach of the Year
Head coach of men's swimming, Stanford University

""Organized and succinct, this book will benefit all coaches who read and study it.""

Peter Daland
President American Swim Coaches Association
Former USC Head Men's Swimming Coach

""Coaching Swimming Successfully is an excellent teaching tool for coaches and swimmers, but more importantly, it speaks to the art of coaching. A must for all swimming coaches.""

Jill Sterkel
Head Women's Swim Coach
University of Texas at Austin

From the Publisher
"Wow, what great reading! I wish this book was available when I broke into the big leagues of coaching. Don't be just a swimming coach——be a great coach——this book can make the difference."

Skip Kenney 5-time NCAA Coach of the Year Head Coach, Men's Swimming Stanford University

"Organized and succinct, this book will benefit all coaches who read and study it."

Peter Daland President, American Swim Coaches Association Former USC Head Men's Swimming Coach

"Coaching Swimming Successfully is an excellent teaching tool for coaches and swimmers, but more importantly, it speaks to the art of coaching. A must for all swimming coaches."

Jill Sterkel Head Women's Swim Coach University of Texas at Austin

"A very thorough and complete book on all parts of the sport of swimming. Each section is filled with helpful tips and reminders."

Nort Thornton Men's Swimming Coach University of California, Berkeley