Who: Alex Cheung, Kathy Downing, Hank Greenberg, Robin Kehrli, Tanya Maclean, and Emily Perez
What: YMCA Pancake Pentathlon
Where: San Diego
When: March 14, 2010
Why: Team bonding and fast swimming
On Sunday, we all headed south for the annual Pancake Pentathlon. There were sprint, middle, and distance event options – something for everyone including pancakes with all the condiments.
The day was [...]
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A Successful Meet for NOVA Swimmers
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What Athletes are Saying About the Program
Here are some quotes from athletes in the program, or who have attended our camps, clinics, classes or lessons:
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Recently, I was talking with my pastor and I told him for the umpteenth time what a great group NOVA Masters is. Its hard not to mention it when we get together. I mentioned a workout once [...]
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Nova Coach & Athlete Attend USMS OTC Camp
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – Nova Coach, Michael Collins, and athlete Adam Craun recently attended the USMS High Altitude Training Camp at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado. Craun was one of only 12 athletes selected to attend the camp. Coach Collins served as the Head Coach of the camp and has served as a coach [...]
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Finis Product Discounts Available Online
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FINIS PRODUCT DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ONLINE
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SWIMMING EQUIPMENT SUGGESTIONS
We suggest that you purchase the following swimming equipment items for use at Nova practices. You can get a 20% discount online at:
www.finisinc.com
Use discount code: MSOC
Here are the Finis products we highly [...]
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Swimming With Other Masters Clubs
Swimming Away from Home
We always have swimmers off to see the world on business or pleasure with hopes of getting in a workout away from home. For pools outside the U.S., it is good to remember that the Nova Masters consists of swimmers from all around the globe. If one of our swimmers does not [...]
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Nova Program Training Philosophy
“Creating a Positive Environment where Excellence is Inevitable.”
Coach Collins describes the program in 3 simple terms:
1. Do it RIGHT
2. Do it FASTER
3. Do it LONGER
Here is a more detailed explaination of each part.
1. Do it RIGHT (Technique)
It is crucial to learn the techniques to do each skill properly before trying to train for distance. There are [...]
I was out of the water for 19 years. Inspired by the 2008 Olympics I found myself back in, competing, seeing some old friends, making new ones and loving the entire process all while getting back into shape. The Nova Masters's coaches are phenomenal. They are knowledgeable and supportive. I'm almost as fast as high-school - but not college. ;)