The Athlete Village's blog

As part of The Athlete Village's quest to become the number one place on the web for everything swimming, we are thrilled to welcome our newest blogger....

David "The Swim Geek" Rieder.

There is a lot of talk about dolphin kicks and underwater swimming on The Athlete Village.

Here's a great piece from 2008 talking about why swimming underwater and using dolphin kicks can be so effective.

1) Swimming underwater is faster.  No wave drag.

2) 90% of the propulsion is coming from the ankle down.

Here's a thoughtfull presentation by John Leonard, Executive Director of ASCA. on leadership.

Our primary focus at the Athlete Village is helping athletes reach peak performance.  We do this not just for the glory of winning in the pool, but rather because we believe competing in sport to the best of your ability builds amazing people. 

Coach Tim is the Owner and Head Coach of Rogue Sharks Swimming, he moved to the Rogue Valley in August of 2008 with his wife Char and his two boy's Adon (10 years) and Mason (18 months).  Coach Tim is a science-based coach who believes technical skills and training at the appropriate intensity are far more important than training volume.

The Athlete Village anounced today a partnership with the Washington DC Triathlon.  We are the official Swim Partner of DC TRI.  Are you getting ready for triathlon season? 

Got a bike. $3,500

Got Shoes. $125

What about the swim?  For less than $50, The Athlete Village will help you get through the triathlon swim faster and with less energy.  

The best part, The Athlete Village is 100% guaranteed, or your money back.

I just watched cesar cielo swim the 50 Free, and win.  He swims 50 meters.  No Breath.  What the hell. 

This guy is unbelievable.

Mike Gustafson from Swimnetwork took The Athlete Village for a spin.  Have you considered getting your stroke analyzed by The Athlete Village?  Find out what he had to say!

Swimnetwork Review of The Athlete Village

Throughout our blogs and articles, we will occasionally mention a product or specific swim gear.  We have created a page with links to retailers that sell the gear.

Hope this helps!

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Want to swim like Phelps? Get your stroke analyzed by a coach who works with Phelps.

Jamie Barone coaches at the famed North Baltimore Aquatic Club (NBAC).  North Baltimore won the USA Swimming's 2010 Club Excellence Title.