Sprinting: A Coach's Challenge

By Samuel James FreasKari LydersenJohn Lohn, et al.

Book Overview

A collection of photographic portraits and inspirational stories featuring 19 swimmers, some famous and some you've never heard of. But whether you have heard of them or not, after you read their... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1887359028
• ISBN13: 9781887359023
• Release Date: September 2007
• Publisher: Intl Swimming Hall of Fame
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 0.5" x 6.0"

Customer Reviews

sam is the man

A great read with a lot of useful info for swim coaches. I support Sam and his techniques because his success cannot be denied. He is the man. buy the book.

Personality in the Pool

I am the Womens Head Coach at a small Liberal Arts School in California. This book is awesome.

A very entertaining and motivating book

I was surprised at the content of Sam's book... I thought it was going to be mostly tutorial, but there was a lot more to it! The personal stories and bios about his swimmers were inspirational and entertaining. (especially for a swimming book!) This book is a motivator and may help many coaches pay attention to important aspects of coaching, not just in the pool (i.e. mentality). Sam is a great coach and after reading this book, it is easy to see why.

can't argue w/sam's results, but you can argue his technique

a general quide to training sprinters (usually college level)... the two best things within are his inspiring stories about his athletes, and the constant emphasis he places upon 'hammer down' full-bore sprinting in workouts throughout the book... in general, sam's methods are worth repeating, although a few outdated technical points must be altered... his interesting dryland methodologies are worth revision by any coach for total, or limited incorporation into any program... i gave it four stars (out of five) due to technique errors, but would recommend this book to anyone in terms of training 'jet-fuel' sprinters... dedicated middle distance swimmers shouldn't neglect speed work either... look for sam coaching at u. of hawaii...