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DSA Swimmers get ‘Schooled’ at SUTD

A day with the swimming champion Joseph Schooling in Singapore

Ajourney of 350km from the National Aquatic Centre, exercises for swimmers and the many static and mobilizing
Bukit Jalil, brought the young swimmers of DSA exercises before and after training. He also stressed on the
Swimming Club in the same surroundings as the strengthening of muscles through exercises, while also being
Olympic Champion and Gold Medalist, Joseph Schooling of careful about the prevention of injuries from dryland exercises.
Singapore. A special arrangement with Swim Schooling, a
swim school started by Schooling in Tampines, Singapore, After that, it was pool time with Joseph Schooling and
International Coach Rob Greenwood as they explained the
gave the opportunity for DSA swimmers nuances of the Butterfly stroke, which of course was the style
to participate in a Swim Clinic at the that Schooling excelled in, winning him the Olympic medal.
Singapore University of Technology Proper body position for a proficient stroke, better technique
and Design (SUTD).
for the fastest way to move from wall to wall, pre-race
Aptly named ‘Swim mental preparation and watching your daily food
Schooling Holiday intakes with regard to nutrition were some of
Technique Clinic the points discussed. Schooling also provided
for Faster Racing’, advise and guidelines on daily training
the Clinic included behaviour and the importance of being
consistent in training which will promote
International Coach consistency during the Meet.
Rob Greenwood
from Great
Britain and
Joseph
Schooling giving
their tips and views
to the swimmers.
Before getting into the
water, the 30 young swimmers
from DSA, attended a special
session in ‘Strength and
Conditioning’ by Coach Jason
Gregory, who is the Strength
and Conditioning Coach at
the Singapore National
Youth Sports Institute.
Jason explained and
demonstrated the proper
postures for dryland

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