Sydney University swimming and the NUSport Performance Center recently joined forces for an intensive training week at the Forum Sports and Aquatic Centre from February 12 to 16. Athletes focused on enhancing technique and speed under the guidance of experienced coaches from both teams.
The swimmers worked on efficiency and technique throughout a set and transferring that techniue to fast swimming at the end of the sessions."We had a lot of fun in the training sessions, tested the swimmers through different sets and had good chats over coffee (and sparkling water)." said NUsport Performance Centre head coach, Sander Ganzevles.
Head Coach Paul Bruce of Sydney Uni Swimming praised the initiative, highlighting the valuable experience for his athletes. "This was a great initiative, a long time in the planning and well worth the wait. ," he said.
The Sydney Uni Athletes were exposed to a different environment to enhance their experience. "I really enjoyed working alongside Sander and the NUSport Performance Centre Athletes as we share a lot of the same philosophies around coaching." These opportunities challenge both the Athletes and Coaches to continue to evolve, learn new things off each other and cooperate as we are all working towards a common goal.
