BEAR SWIMMING: June 2021

Tuesday, June 29, 2021

BEAR SWIMMING Workout 062921

Standard 321 Warmup : 300 choice swim, 200 pull or drill, 100 kick. Main set : 4 x 200 w/ 4 x 50 in between . Swim the 200- then 4 x 50 if next stroke on descending interval ( 200 fly + 4 x 50 backstroke, ect) . Triple Leg death . 300 choice drill. Starts and sprints . 300 warm down.

Tuesday, June 22, 2021

BEAR SWIMMING Workout 062421

Tuesdays long course went well. Isaac has been averaging 100 miles a week on his bike - and has the quads to prove it.However the factory sponsored bmx racer ( me) managed to give him some good competition ! Looking forward to Thursdays set: Standard 321 warmup, 6x6 . Stepping up the intensity with 6 sets of ( 6 - steps) . Stroke,IM,UW make up the 6 sets. 6 steps are: Swim, Kick,Drill,Hybrid,Pull,Swim ( 1/2 easy, 1/2 ballistic). Starts,Turns,Breakouts, Power drills, then warm down.

Monday, June 21, 2021

BEARSWIMMING Workout 062221

7:30- 9:30 am Tuesdays/ Thursdays. Long Course. Warmup: 321 300 Swim choice, 200 Pull or drill, 100 kick. 4x4 (100's) is the set today. 1) 4 x 100 free descend by stroke count or time). 2) stroke drills. 3) swim/ kick 4) stroke w/ drill option. Underwaters, breakouts and hybrids( 600 yd total). 300 warm down.

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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