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Swimming Training & Practice Schedules

Denison's swimming program incorporates a comprehensive training program which focuses on developing the aerobic, anaerobic, strength, power and technical abilities of the swimmers. Workouts are research based and are applied as individually as possible. The season begins in mid-September and extends to mid-March. Our training program includes 10 workouts per week, with each session being purposeful in its training design and goals. The training program is divided into three different groups -distance, middle distance, and sprint. While most swimmers train with one group throughout the season, some move from one group to another on a daily basis.

While training times overlap, each group follows a unique training protocol designed to meets its needs. While the men and women train separately in the mornings, the two teams train together in the afternoons. Dryland training, in addition to our weight training, is regularly used throughout the season. A winter training trip during January is a season highlight. Like the swimmers, the Denison divers enjoy a comprehensive training program that focuses on the development of the complete diver. The program's workouts include regular strength training, videotaping and one-to-one practice sessions with the coaching staff. Additional dryland practices facilitate strength and technical improvements. The training schedule for each group is shown below.

Distance: Mornings (6-7:30 a.m.)

Monday Swim/Dryland Circuit
Tuesday Swim/Weights
Wednesday off
Thursday Swim/Dryland Circuit
Friday Swim/Weights
Afternoons (4:45-6:45 p.m.)
Monday through Saturday Swim

Sprint / Middle
Distance: Mornings (6-7:30 a.m.)

Monday Swim/Dryland Circuit
Tuesday Weights
Wednesday off
Thursday Swim/Dryland Circuit
Friday Weights
Afternoons (2:45-4:45 p.m. or 4:45-6:45 p.m.)
Monday through Saturday Swim

Diving Program: Denison's diving program use's the latest technology available in the sport to train our athletes.  Each workout is individually written  to allow each diver to truly attain the maximum potential that their ability will allow. Our season runs from the end of September to the middle of March, with 10 practices per week.

Program Attributes:

+ Individually written workouts for each diver every day

+ Use of Tivo at every practice

+ Use of dry land facility

+ Computer analysis of dives

+ Weight training during pre-season / in - season

+ Vertical leap and core strength tests throughout the season

Practice Schedule:

Monday - Thursday Dry land / weight training  6-7:30am

Monday - Friday Water Practice from 7-9pm

Saturday from 12-2.