Improve your times by improving your technique! Whether you are a competitive swimmer, coach, triathlete, or dedicated fitness enthusiast, The Swimming Drill Book will propel you to better results by maximizing efficiency in the water.

With 128 highly effective drills, expert instruction, and more than 375 detailed illustrations, you can use this comprehensive resource to improve every facet of your swimming. Establish a greater sense of balance and position in the water; maintain perfect form for the freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly; and master the techniques for starts, turns, and finishes. Use the drills individually or create a personalized program based on your goals and fitness level. Either way, the tools you need are within your grasp.

Dive into The Swimming Drill Book and see fast results!

296 pages. 2011.

Talent, skill, and a passion to compete: These are the characteristics that define elite-level swimmers. But as the sport's best coaches know, even the most gifted of athletes won't develop these traits without a plan-one that recognizes talent, develops skills, and nurtures success.

Developing Swimmers is the only book to offer a comprehensive, long-term plan beginning at an age-group level. Renowned coach Michael Brooks shares the insights, secrets, and strategies that have transformed his athletes and swim teams from novice competitors to distinguished champions.

Developing Swimmers will show you how to:

• evaluate and identify talent in even the youngest swimmers;
• establish realistic yet challenging short- and long-term goals for your athletes;
• assess and refine strokes for greater power and efficiency;
• improve starts, turns, and finishes for faster times;
• structure positive and productive practices for swimmers and swim teams;
• foster your swimmers' passion, bolster commitment, and instill winning attitudes

240 pages. 2011

• 115+ Swim Workouts that follow a comprehensive plan.
• 46 Dryland Workouts to build strength and power.
• A complete 7 Week Taper
• A full introduction to guide you through the season.

This 23 week season has been document for years and tweaking it as needed based on new ideas and the abilities of my swimmers. The daily yardage amount on the 23 week plan can be tailored to your needs based on the time you want to train.

This program can be adapted to swimming 2-3 or up to 6 times a week, with any yardage amount you desire to swim. The important thing is to follow the regime and do all that is planned.

392 pages. 2010.