The Swim Coaching Bible
by Dick Hannula and Nort Thornton · Dick Hannula
A collection of essays from championship-level swim coaches covering stroke mechanics, race strategy, practice design, and team culture. Edited by Dick Hannula and Nort Thornton, it gives coaches at every level practical guidance for building and running a competitive swim program.
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