The U.S. Olympic Committee’s quarterly magazine, Olympic Coach, provides articles about improving athlete performance in a variety of fields, such as psychology, nutrition, sports medicine, strength and conditioning, as well as other topics of interest to coaches.

Spring 2008 Issue - Peak performance requires optimal sleep and alertness; Development of explosive power; The road to portion control; Routines, Rituals, and Performing Under Pressure

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by John Lesko

When it comes to the Speedo LZR Racer, FINA wants answers according to the Sydney Herald-Sun.

Rebecca Williams and Jim Wilson of the Sydney Herald Sun write:

"FINA executive director Cornel Marculescu last night told the Herald Sun the suits would be a key agenda item at next month's world short course championships in Manchester."

I want answers, too. However, my questions are different.

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This week’s Speedo Tip of the Week is an excerpt from the July-August 2007 issue of Splash Magazine. Registered dietician Judy Fields offer some advice on year-round commitment to good nutrition.

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By Rick Stacy of the Lake Erie Silver Dolphins

The thesis of this article is quite simple: young age group swimmers, those 8 to 10 years old, should be in a program that emphasizes stroke technique and a solid base of aerobic conditioning. This is not a plea for unlimited or mindless yardage for young swimmers. But it is a suggestion that guidelines for young swimmers in recent years have been too inflexible and understate the amount of work that young swimmers can and should be doing in order to develop to their full potential as senior swimmers.

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While all tennis players, runners and soccer players know the importance of hydration, swimmers frequently overlook this critical key to performance.  Swimmers do not see the fluid loss, so most do not think about it. Here are some questions to consider that will impact how you approach hydration during a typical pool workout.

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By Jim Rusnak, Splash Magazine Managing Editor

For whatever reason, some clubs just have a knack for developing talent. They’ll take kids who walk through their doors as age groupers, and a few years down the line have them standing atop the medals podium at Nationals, or donning the red, white and blue as members of Team USA.

Other clubs are left scratching their heads, wondering how they do it year after year.

But it’s no magic trick. The top clubs’ ability to produce elite-level swimmers on a consistent basis is a result of a number of factors, including a solid coaching philosophy, patience and a little bit of luck.

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