Describing the decision to get involved in his faith at the next level was “what I needed to do next, it was absolutely right time right place.” Michael is now working as a student program director for middle and high schoolers.
By Ham Williams-Tracy MS Staff Writer Endurance sports are grueling. It takes daily commitment to improve. But when the training gets tough, you can easily lose sight of what you’re working toward. Understanding how to stay motivated is…
By Ham Williams-Tracy MS Staff Writer For as much time as I have stared at an endless black line, I do not feel obligated to do it every day. When I don’t have mandatory practice but still want…
By Hamlin Williams-Tracy MS Staff Writer I first fell in love with water playing with my older brother at Charlotte Swim and Racquet Club. After that, I became a summer-league “shrimp.” Then I joined a year-round team –…
Chapter 1: Minnow, fish… When did I start swimming? My best answer: I can’t remember ever not being able to swim. There have been brief interludes. But I’ve never stopped for long. One of my earliest aquatic memories was when…
What are the differences between the 2-beat, 4-beat and 6-beat kick patterns? It’s important to begin to think about such things! Connecting your legs and your arms will help generate power across your entire body. To start with,…
A student recently asked me about the purpose of sculling. I had just finished explaining to her how a simple scull begins with your arms extended forward. I demonstrated how she should arc her hands down and up…
Today, I reveal the biggest secret to swimming faster. Are you ready? First, you must understand this underlying paradox: The thing you are trying to slip through is the very same thing you are trying to push against.…
Sound familiar? I get that question a lot. Here are the 3 most common freestyle mistakes I see from adult-onset swimmers – and simple steps you can take to correct them. 1. Head position Problem: The old saying…
Part 1 of 2 A swimmer recently asked my opinion on what his freestyle stroke rate should be, and I did not have an immediate answer. One reason: most of my athletes don’t have an extensive swimming background,…