International Swim Coaches Association

08/25/2026

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With the long course season complete, so are the standings of the USA Swimming Virtual Club Championships. Among 41 clubs in Virginia Swimming, we are proud to be in the top 10! What a summer it was, and our Firefish rallied together to make it an excellent first season. The top 20 teams are listed here. Congratulations to all of these teams!

08/24/2026

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Opening the conversation further is good!

Podcast Episode · The Swim Brief · August 24 · 1h 6m

08/24/2026

Understanding Rep Ranges: Heavy, Moderate, Light for Full‑Spectrum Hypertrophy

Presenter from Sir Lanka with WAFSU.org -

Three hypertrophy drivers → Mechanical tension, muscle damage, metabolic stress.

All three fiber types must be recruited; therefore rotate rep ranges (1‑5, 6‑12, 15‑25).

Combine sarcoplasmic & myofibrillar training for size and strength.
Periodize (linear, undulating, block) to ensure each mechanism gets focused exposure over weeks/months.

Recovery is where the muscle actually grows – prioritize protein, sleep, hydration, and strategic deloads.

Stay evidence‑based – use peer‑reviewed papers, reputable books, and vetted online resources; AI can supplement but not replace rigorous reading.

https://wafsu.org/course/unlock-muscle-growth-with-science-mechanical-tension-damage-metabolic-stress-and-periodization-strategies/

08/22/2026

Help Us Welcome the Newest Member of the TIDE Leadership Team!

We are beyond excited to welcome Josh Fleagle as TIDE Swimming’s Director of Applied Performance!

Josh brings an incredible level of experience to our program:
🏅 Ohio State All-American
🏆 Big Ten Champion (200 Freestyle)
🇺🇸 4-Time U.S. Olympic Trials Qualifier

But Josh is much more than an accomplished athlete. He has dedicated his career to understanding how swimmers develop, learn, and perform at every stage. His passion for technical excellence and athlete development makes him the perfect addition as we continue to elevate TIDE Swimming.

Josh will work alongside our coaching staff to strengthen programming, refine teaching techniques, and help create a consistent, world-class experience for every TIDE swimmer across all of our sites. You’ll also see him leading clinics, educating athletes and parents, and helping shape the future of our program.

This is an exciting step forward as we continue building something special.

Welcome to the TIDE family, Josh!

08/22/2026

Pittsburgh! Join us Sat, Sept 5 at PNC Park: Swim Night w/ Olympian Josh Matheny as the Pirates take on the Angels!

🍿 $5 concession credit
✒️ Pirates dry bag & pregame autograph session w/ Josh
⚾ Portion of tickets supports USA Swimming Foundation
🎟️ Link in bio!

08/21/2026

After a summer of writing, editing, thinking again, and putting the ideas into a usable form, Coach Mark’s Public Policy Playbook for Aquatics and Recreation, Yinzer Alpha Edition is nearly available. Parts 1 and 2 are done.

This book is about more than swimming pools.

It is about Pittsburgh.

08/20/2026

Racing for a gold medal in open water swimming

08/18/2026

Safety x 100 and it centers upon places with open water swimming.

08/16/2026

Perfection in the moment - I always did the Perfect 50 to start practices. Think again with the Hoeavy Or Not podcast.

08/15/2026

Hard to swim in anything more shallow. Wow.