by Coach Mat | 19 Jan, 2019 | Attention, Attention/Focus, Competitive/Performance Training, Distraction, External Feedback, Feedback Loop, Fitness Training, Internal Feedback, Mental Training, Neurological Training, Self-Coaching, Swim Watch
In order to plan the next cycle of practices for a swimmer working towards a particular performance goal, I need to see various kinds of data from both their objective measurements and their subjective measurements. We are, after all, training the whole person to...
by Coach Mat | 21 Apr, 2018 | Speed and Pace, SPL, Stroke Length (SL), Swim Watch, Tempo Trainer, Tempo, Stroke Rate (SR)
In swimming measurements, do you know the difference between seconds per stroke and strokes per minute? Or the difference between tempo and stroke rate? Or when to use one over the other? Don’t worry if you don’t know, or don’t care. But sometimes...
by Coach Mat | 12 Jul, 2014 | Attention/Focus, Competitive/Performance Training, External Feedback, Internal Feedback, Neuromuscular Training, Open Water Training, Pool Training, Self-Coaching, SPL, Stroke Length (SL), Stroke Analysis, Swim Watch, Training Theory
Should I count stroke in my head or can I use my swim watch? It’s a good question – you’re likely asking it because you own one of those expensive swim watches, and need to know what it is good for. I don’t want to discourage anyone from using...
by Coach Mat | 19 Jan, 2014 | External Feedback, Internal Feedback, Learning Methods, Neurological Training, Neuromuscular Training, Open Water Training, Pool Training, Self-Coaching, SPL, Stroke Length (SL), Stroke Analysis, Swim Watch
Why should I count my strokes? Here is my short list of reasons: My stroke quality is predominantly a neurological skill The brain needs feedback in order to evaluate and make improvements in its motor-control over the stroke. Counting strokes is the first, basic form...
