“Just a quick note to say thank you for the incredible swim clinic. I’ve never received such great swim instruction, and I feel like it is transforming my swimming. I could not recommend it more highly!” – 2012 Swim Clinic Participant

Thursday, March 6 – 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm (2 hours) Beginner Concepts and Skills

Sunday, March 30  – 8:00 am – 10:00 am  (2 hours) Intermediate Concepts and Skills

Beginning Concepts

This is designed for first-time attendees who are new to the world of stroke technique AND experienced athletes who want to review the fundamentals of their swimming. There will be approximately one hour of instruction by Brad Burnham, followed by approximately one hour of pool time with drills and underwater filming. Specific topics covered are body and head position, comfort in the water, rotation, breathing, and timing and basics of the full stroke. Participants will have the chance to watch themselves underwater in real time.

Intermediate Concepts

This is meant for people who have attended a beginning concepts clinic in the past and/or feel very familiar with the fundamentals of their stroke. In this session, there will be approximately 45 minutes of discussion about more advanced skills like rhythm, arm mechanics, and breathing. swimming. There will be about 60-75 minutes of pool time with underwater video available.

Brad Burnham is the Varsity Swim Coach for Bowdoin

He has experience coaching athletes from the age group level up to NCAA National and Olympic Qualifiers. His cutting-edge technique work translates the science of hydrodynamics into clear and effective movements learned through drills. By incorporating real-time underwater filming, Brad can provide instant feedback for athletes, allowing them to adjust their strokes as they progress through the clinic.

Click here to read more about Brad.

Weather and Refunds

We will be reaching out to you by e-mail a few days before the clinic with more details and updates about the weather. If the weather does not permit safe driving conditions, we will cancel the clinic and either transfer your entry to the next clinic (if spots are available), put it towards the cost of a race registration, or refund your fee.