Weekly Announcements for Week of 4/19-4/25

Dear SBSC families,


Practice Schedule
No change to announce

Continuing Ed/Other Training Options

I watched a great webinar last week on the importance of sleep and how it can positively or negatively impact an athlete's performance.  I recommend parents and swimmers watch it together.  Lots of helpful tips.  Here is the link.

Another great video to watch with your swimmers.  This was led by two Olympians Tyler Clary and Chole Sutton.  Here is the link to "6 Tips to a More Confident Swimmer."

Lastly, we have had some good feedback on the yoga days of our dryland.  If you'd like to continue with yoga on the weekends you can subscribe to the YouTube channel Swimming Specific Yoga.

Train Heroic App

I think our first week went well.  I appreciate all the swimmers who took the time to comment or ask questions.  This program can be as good as we make it.  Please continue to give feedback to our dryland coach.

GoSwim App

There have been several studies/reports, both from clinical and anecdotal events, that show watching video of athletic performances stimulates the brain the same way as if the athlete was actually performing the skill themselves.  You can sign up for the app free of charge and view their entire library of videos or you can join the the SBSC training group by clicking on this link.  For anyone serious about swimming watching videos should be part of their daily swimming routine. This is true throughout the year but becomes even more vital until we can return to the water.

New USA Swimming Guidelines-MAAPPUSA
Swimming issued a directive with regards to electronic communication and social media contact between coaches and athletes.  Most of what is being implemented is common sense and falls in line with our club's policies.  One new requirement we will need to adhere to is how your minor child communicates with me.  For several years I have asked swimmers in Group 2 and Group 3 to text/email me if they would be missing practice.  Moving forward, swimmers will be instructed to include a parent on all communication with me.

If you are the parent of a Group 2 or Group 3 swimmer, and have never sent me a text before, please text me so I have your contact info in my phone.  This way if I need to contact your swimmer about missing practice I can be sure to include you.  My cell phone number is 574-276-6057.
  I encourage all parents and swimmers to read the full policy.  We are required to keep this policy on our website, here is the link.

Summer Meet Schedule
As of today our entire schedule is on hold.  USA Swimming has announced they will not be sanctioning any meets through May.  They will make a decision about June and July in the coming weeks.  As soon as I know more I will pass the information along.
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John VanDriessche
Head Coach
South Bend Swim Club
South Bend Riley High School
(574)276-6057
www.southbendswimclub.com

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