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Expertise
I am a swimming and diving coach and ex-competitor with over 25 years of experience. I consider myself a technique expert and can offer suggestions on swimming and diving mechanics. I can also answer questions on the mental aspect of competing.
Experience in the area
I was an NCAA div II national qualifier in 5 events from 100 freestyle and butterfly as well as in the 1650yd. freestyle. I was also a springboard diver at this same level. I have coached all levels of athletes in both sports from beginner to Olympic caliber.
Awards and Honors
NCAA div. II All American and National record holder in 100 butterfly.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mahreen Junaid | 07/05/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thankx |
| nishant | 05/28/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| bonnie | 12/28/10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | Thanks! |
| Gina | 11/27/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks so much! |
| caine | 11/11/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from George Weber
2011-11-16 Swimmers Shoulder:
It sounds like you have tendonitis in your shoulder. If you can get a referral from your doctor to a sports specialist or for physical therapy it would be a great help. Tendonitis is from overuse so it
2011-05-23 Training for speed:
Nishant-- The bad thing is speed is more of a genetic aspect than a pure trainable one. Genetically a person either has a predominance of fast twitch(speed)or slow twitch(endurance)muscles. You can
2011-05-09 50 butterfly time estimate:
Peter--If you're hitting under 12 for 25 yards, you're looking great. You answered your own question, though. You said you were off on your start and your turn was slow, either of those by themselves
2010-12-19 streamlined dolphin kicks:
Bonnie--The key isn't to go too deep, you want to make sure you are in a streamlined position. When you are first working on the dolphin kick, use your whole body and make the range of the kick fairly
2010-11-23 swimming & diving 14 year old:
Gina--There are clubs that have both swimming and diving available. Santa Clara Swim Club has both teams as does West Coast Aquatics,but you have to check times and costs. DeAnza swim club used to have
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