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5 Mental Strategies to Dominate Championship Meets

Discover powerful mental performance techniques that championship swimmers use to excel under pressure. Learn proven strategies developed by Co-Founder Ria Harman and sport psychologist David Park that have helped athletes achieve Olympic Trial qualifiers and NCAA titles.

By Ria Harman & David Park
March 15, 2024
5 min read
5 Mental Strategies to Dominate Championship Meets
The Science Behind Perfect Freestyle Technique
Technique

The Science Behind Perfect Freestyle Technique

Master the biomechanics of elite freestyle swimming with detailed analysis from SwimSkills Co-Founder Ria Harman. Learn how Olympic swimmers maximize efficiency and speed through precise technique refinement and stroke optimization.

By Ria Harman & Coach Michael Chen
7 min read
March 12, 2024Read Article
Nutrition Periodization for Competitive Swimmers
Nutrition

Nutrition Periodization for Competitive Swimmers

Optimize your swimming performance with strategic nutrition planning that aligns with training cycles. Co-Founder Ria Harman shares evidence-based fueling strategies used by elite athletes to maximize training adaptations and competition performance.

By Dr. Sarah Mitchell & Ria Harman
6 min read
March 10, 2024Read Article
Dryland Training: Building Swimming-Specific Strength
Strength Training

Dryland Training: Building Swimming-Specific Strength

Develop the targeted strength and power that translates directly to swimming performance. Learn the evidence-based dryland protocols developed by Ria Harman and Dr. Sarah Mitchell that have produced national-level swimmers.

By Dr. Sarah Mitchell & Ria Harman
8 min read
March 8, 2024Read Article
Race Strategy: Tactical Swimming for Championships
Race Strategy

Race Strategy: Tactical Swimming for Championships

Master the art of tactical swimming with advanced race strategy insights from SwimSkills coaching team. Co-Founder Ria Harman reveals how elite swimmers analyze competition, plan splits, and execute winning race tactics under pressure.

By Ria Harman & Coach Amanda Foster
6 min read
March 5, 2024Read Article
Recovery Protocols for Elite Swimming Performance
Recovery

Recovery Protocols for Elite Swimming Performance

Maximize training adaptations and prevent burnout with systematic recovery strategies used by professional swimmers. Ria Harman shares the comprehensive recovery protocols that allow SwimSkills athletes to sustain championship-level training loads.

By Ria Harman & Dr. Sarah Mitchell
5 min read
March 3, 2024Read Article
Video Analysis: Revolutionizing Stroke Development
Technology

Video Analysis: Revolutionizing Stroke Development

Transform your swimming technique with cutting-edge video analysis technology. Learn how SwimSkills Co-Founder Ria Harman uses underwater and surface video analysis to identify technical flaws and accelerate stroke improvement for competitive swimmers.

By Ria Harman & Coach Michael Chen
7 min read
February 28, 2024Read Article
The Champion's Mindset: Lessons from Elite Swimming
Mental Performance

The Champion's Mindset: Lessons from Elite Swimming

Develop the mental toughness and competitive mindset that separates good swimmers from champions. Co-Founder Ria Harman shares insights from working with Olympic Trial qualifiers and national-level athletes on building unshakeable confidence and resilience.

By Ria Harman & David Park
6 min read
February 25, 2024Read Article

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