ASCA World Clinic A Success
from ASCA
 The 40th Annual ASCA World Clinic in Las Vegas last week offered the greatest variety of program in history with over 50 presentations in six different program tracks. It was the 5th largest attended World Clinic in history with 1,706 participants. For those of you who could not attend, 41 of the presentations were recorded and will be available for downloads as mp3 files later this month at https://www.swimmingcoach.org/ecom2. Price will be only $.99 each. Also, transcriptions will be available in book form or on CD. The CD will contain speaker’s PowerPoint Presentations as well. We expect the Yearbook and CD to be ready by Jan. 1. Pre-Orders can be made by phone at 800-356-2722. Yearbooks are $30, CD’s are $30. Package deal of book with CD is $45.
The Health Benefits of Swimming
from WSET
There are those who extol the virtues of a runner’s high, the intensity of weight lifting and the teamwork basketball inspires, but not everyone can participate in such high-impact exercise. The health benefits of swimming, however, can be experienced by nearly anyone no matter what their age or health condition. More
The Biggest Advantage in Swimming: The Start
from Swimming World Magazine
There is something that I have noticed when I watch international swim meets; Americans tend to be the fastest swimmers off the blocks. While there are some exceptions, in my experience at these events, Americans have the fastest reaction times, underwater kick outs and best break outs. This experience led me to thinking, why is there such a disparity on how much Americans focus on their starts versus those of international swimmers? More
Playing, and Even Watching, Sports Improves Brain Function
from Science Daily
Being an athlete or merely a fan improves language skills when it comes to discussing their sport because parts of the brain usually involved in playing sports are instead used to understand sport language, new research at the University of Chicago shows. More
Paralympics Rocked by Doping Scandal
from The Sydney Morning Herald
The Beijing Paralympics were rocked by a doping controversy, as "Blade Runner" Oscar Pistorius eyed the 100m sprint title and Britain climbed to the top of the medals table. In the first drugs scandal of these Games, Pakistani powerlifter Naveed Ahmed Butt, 37, was given a two-year ban for steroid use. The sports at the Paralympics, which end on September 17, include athletics, swimming, powerlifting, wheelchair fencing and five-a-side and seven-a-side football, as well as goalball and boccia. More
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Student Athletes Urged To Pay Attention to Post-Game Nutrition
from TheDenverChannel.com
Student athletes and their parents often focus on what to eat or drink before a game or practice, but most don't focus on the importance of replenishing the body immediately after strenuous exercise. More
Sweating, Crying May Help Prevent Exercise-Induced Asthma in Athletes
from Science Daily
An athlete’s ability to sweat may do more than keep the body cool. It also may prevent the development of exercise-induced asthma (EIA), a common respiratory condition among trained athletes. New research shows that athletes with EIA produce less sweat, tears, and saliva than those who do not have breathing problems.
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Taxes Most Important Issue for Small Businesses
from WebCPA
Federal taxes are the most important issue for small business owners, according to a survey by payroll processor PayCycle. Twenty-eight percent of small business employers believe federal taxes are the most important domestic policy issue, with oil and fuel issues coming in at second with 24 percent. More
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