ASCA’s World Clinic News
from the ASCA Editor’s Desk
 Next week’s ASCA World Clinic in Las Vegas may be largest on record. With over 1,300 participants pre-registered, the 2008 World Clinic may go over our previous high which was 1,999 participants in San Diego 2003. In that year we had less than 1,000 pre-registered. But we have lots of room for more! You still have two days to pre-register by calling 800-356-2722. After Friday you can still register on site beginning on Tuesday, Sept. 2.
Send your swimmers to the World's Greatest Swim Clinic presented by The American Swimming Coaches Association and Speedo being held at the World Clinic in Las Vegas. Sign your athletes up for only $10. Click on this link to sign up.
And Finally, there are three free programs being offered this year: the YMCA Principles of Competitive Swimming and Diving, Wednesday Sept. 3, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Skybox 207/8 (small fee for books); Using Hy-Tek’s Team Manager Version 5.0, Sunday, Sept. 7, 8 a.m. to Noon, Capri 114; and Counsilman Creative Coaching Awards, Wednesday – Friday, ASCA Registration Area.
Black Olympic Swimming Champ Already Inspiring Minorities to Dive in for Lessons
from Minneapolis Post
When U.S. Olympian Cullen Jones became the first African-American to hold or share a world record in swimming, he created ripples a world away here in the Twin Cities. "I've talked to a lot of [African-American] parents whose kids are going to join the swim team" as a result, said Deanna Smith, director of aquatics for the downtown Minneapolis and North Community YMCAs. Jones has inspired them, and "the kids are getting very excited," she said. More
What Makes a Good Athlete Great?
from The Province
What is it that makes a good athlete great? Is it the 10,000 hours of training experts say is needed to make it to the top? Or are elite athletes genetically destined to excel? Here are some of the leading experts in their fields weighing in on what it takes to become an Olympian. More
Proteins Improve Triathlete’s Performance
from PR Web
Niggling injuries that flared up just as he was preparing for a major event were the bane of triathlete Martin Cain's life. A regular top 10 finisher, in 2007 he won his first competition - the Ripon Triathlon. Then, frustratingly, his training was curtailed once again. But for Martin the win underlined that he was missing out on his full potential. A year later and Martin's already won two events and he hasn't been out of the top five all season. He's had no injuries and he's made significant improvements for all three disciplines. So what's changed? More
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IST SWIMSTART
 IST’s SWIMSTART is a great accessory for any pool. It includes a portable PA system, 360-degree strobe, , tone start signal and recall signal in a rugged aluminum case that mounts to a backstroke flag pole. It can be used as a stand-alone device or with any timing system. SWIMSTARTS’s Smart Charger makes sure that you always have a full charge. Add the wireless remote transmitter/receiver and use the start from anywhere on the pool deck.
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Steroid Use is Not a Shortcut to Greatness
from Great Falls Tribune
Championships come only to those who combine their natural talent with discipline and lots of hard work. However, some athletes will try to gain a competitive edge by using performance-enhancing substances. These include illegal anabolic steroids, some legal prescription medications and readily available nutritional supplements. Athletes believe performance-enhancing drugs lead to greater physical performance. Various substances are believed to do this by a variety of mechanisms.
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Testing the Water
from Times Online
An indoor swimming pool in East London. I have been performing front crawl for two minutes yet travelled nowhere. I am no Michael Phelps yet this is unusual: my ungainly stroke usually propels me at least some distance forward. However, this is no ordinary pool. It is the Endless Pool, a device owned by the Swim for Tri coaching service and possibly the most innovative technology available to those who wish to improve their swimming ability in preparation for a triathlon. More
Does Exercise Cure Depression?
from San Luis Obispo Tribune
If you’re suffering from mild to moderate depression, relief may be as close as your running shoes. A study conducted at Duke University Medical Center found that elderly depressed people who exercised for 30 minutes three times a week improved more than those who did not exercise at all or who exercised and took an antidepressant.
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