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Old Dominion Aquatic Club offers training and practice groups for swimmers of all ages and ability levels.

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The takeoff is where the start really begins. 🚀

I like to think about the start as a legs → core → arms connection. You can have a strong push from the legs, but if you can’t control and transfer that force through the trunk and into the upper body, you’re leaving speed on the block.

During takeoff, the goal is to create force against the block and then efficiently transfer that force through the body. The core isn’t just there to “stay tight.” It helps connect the lower and upper body so the force created by the legs can contribute to a more controlled, powerful projection forward.

That’s why I like breaking starts down into smaller pieces with drills. We can isolate the leg drive, work on the transition through the hips and trunk, and then add the arms back in. Once athletes understand what each piece is doing, we can put the whole movement back together without losing that connection.

Small pieces. Better control. Then put it all together. 🏊‍♂️💨

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With the long course season complete, so are the standings of the USA Swimming Virtual Club Championships. Among 41 clubs in Virginia Swimming, we are proud to be in the top 10! What a summer it was, and our Firefish rallied together to make it an excellent first season. The top 20 teams are listed here. Congrats to all these teams!

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Welcome to our newest Sea Gull, @nickystratton_swim 🐤

We are excited to announce that Nick from Great Bridge High School will be joining the Salisbury University Men’s Swim team!

A member of Old Dominion Aquatic Club (ODAC) @odac_swim Nick specializes in the 50 Free, 100 Free, and 200 Free. He joins Salisbury ready to compete and continue developing in a strong team environment.

“I chose Salisbury because I was really impressed with the team culture and the success of Coach Nate’s leadership. I wanted to be part of that kind of intense and supportive environment.”

Nick is most looking forward to racing and bonding with his new teammates.

Welcome to the nest, Nick! We can’t wait to see you in action!

#GoGulls 🐤 | #TheStandard 🔄

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I am so incredibly excited to announce my verbal commitment to continue my academic and athletic careers at Old Dominion University! I would like to thank my family, friends, and coaches for supporting me. Thank you Coach Jess and Coach Liz for this amazing opportunity! Can’t wait for the next 4! Go Monarchs! 💙🦁

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It’s difficult to put into words what sport means to me. Grit, determination, sacrifice, commitment, and tenacity are values I learned during my 13 years as a swimmer. Teamwork, humility, dependability, versatility, and friendship are skills I learned and encountered during these last 4 years playing water polo. I had the opportunity to discover the true team aspect that had been missing for me in athletics for so many years, and I couldn’t be more grateful to @ucsbclubwwp for giving me a chance to prove myself by learning a completely new sport, and to show what being an athlete means to me. All the experiences I’ve had through sport have shaped who I am, and these few pictures are a small snapshot of something that has been a core constant in my life for as long as I can remember. I am so happy to have the privilege to retire on my terms, carrying with me the lessons I have learned from not just one but two sports, with a big smile on my face, just like the way I started. Olé Gauchos!🫶🏽

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An that’s a wrap! Thank you @swimleaguephilippines for inviting us here ❤️🇵🇭

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Clinic 2 is NOW in session ✅

You guys don’t understand how grateful it is to have this kind of opportunity to share the love of the sport of swimming 🥹 absolutely incredible!

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Clinic 1 ✅

Such an amazing opportunity to come here to the Philippines! What an honor it was to serve these kids and coaches here in Manila 🥹🇵🇭 more to come!

#swimleaguephilippines #unitedweswim

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Absolutely grateful and blessed, only day 1 of our swim clinic series here in the Philippines! 🇵🇭 and we are just getting started!

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Away on buisness 🇵🇭

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I am so excited to announce my verbal commitment to continue my academic and athletic career at St.Bonaventure University! I would like to thank my family, friends, and coach Armagan and Suzan for their constant support throughout this entire process. I would also like to thank ODAC family and Coach Steve for help in this process!Go Bonnies 🐺!!

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From swim lessons to swim meets 🥹 time flies when you have fun! 🤩

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