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Training Philosophy

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 [...]

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Nova Coach Receives Dorothy Donnelly USMS Service Award

A Leader by Example
Michael Collins, head coach of the Irvine Novaquatic Masters, is a guy who can practice what he preaches, he has an illustrious track record as both a coach and an elite athlete.
By Tito Morales
There’s an old saying about the nature of instruction: “Those who can’t do, teach.”
The implication is that the reason [...]

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