BEAR SWIMMING: BEAR SWIMMING Workout 082818

Tuesday, August 28, 2018

BEAR SWIMMING Workout 082818

Recap of Thursday and Monday practices: Thursday :builds and finishes concentrating on changing gears. 3000 yards.Monday 100’s day; Plenty of rounds of 100’s in all flavors centering around 10x on the 2:00 (lots of rest). Today’s set : 200 Tuesday ( broken into groups of 4 x 50, 2x 75 plus 50, 50,100,50 stroke sandwiches,and 75,100,25. We are focusing on Short Course Yards now and have two events coming up: Keller Cove Open Water, and a SCY Meet to be determined. Week two will feature a slight increase in intensity and volume. Welcome rec swimmers who will be participating in our Fall program allowing them to swim with year rounders until December. High School Swim season is around the corner and Bear Swimmers have a tradition of solid performances and versatility . Thank you for Swimming Bear.

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HEAD COACH : Patrick Malaga

Patrick Malaga is a graduate of CCA (BARCH) ,Swimming competitively on a team most of his life.In the early years (starting at age 6) competing in the AAU league and later, in College swimming under Bill Wilson and Paul Chappelle.As a U.S. Master Swimmer he has posted top ten finishes and swam many open water events.He currently practices with the El Cerrito Masters ,swimming alongside Olympians,High level Collegiate swimmers and his friends. Patrick has coached the Bear Cub and Blue groups since late 2007 and was elected "Director of Operations" in April of 2009 and has governed Bear, as well as provided quality coaching to many a swimmer. An ASCA certified( level 2), USA Swimminig certified Swim Coach,Red Cross WSI and avid Swimmer, his experience working in and out of the water with top Caliber Coaches has enabled him to deliver informative,challenging workouts and goal setting.Bear has helped to produce some of the western zones fastest swimmers(particularly in the 11-12 age group). Swimming All Stars,Nationals,Far westerns,and even the Grand Prix. Patrick is currently coaching the Cub and Blue groups,as well as Gold level and Junior/Senior teams as needed,providing important stroke feedback in a positive manner.

Parent Expectations

Bear Swimming is a Coach run and operated swim organization.The contributions made by parents are instrumental for running a great operation.Parents are expected to participate at swim meets,either as timers or in other capacities. Bear recommends reading the Parent guidelines section at www.usaswimming.org , There are lots of important tips from pool etticate to meet preparation. Prompt payment as well as meet entry reimbursements are required.Bear holds many events and activities throughout the year,and parent involvement is critical to their success(Awards Night,Bear Bike rides,Movie Night, Swimathon,, ect..). Bear encourages becoming a USA swim official-parents that become officials receive a discount on dues.

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Tuesday, August 28, 2018

BEAR SWIMMING Workout 082818

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