Velocity Camp at Jeff High
First Analytics swim camp
Getting Started
Several week we ran a velocity meter clinic at Jeff High, and it was my first opportunity do teach kids swimming using the swimming analytics for the first time. This is something I've been working on setting up for years now and I'm so glad it is finally coming into fruition.
First things first, a huge thank you to Coach Mike at Jeff High coach. Without him, none of this would have been possible. He's probably one of the nicest human being you'll ever meet.
And I have to say this too — thank you to our Alexandra. Thing would not have gone as smoothly as it did without you support. You definitely kept things moving smoothly, thank you.
That Pool Smell Never Gets Old
I got there early — because setup always takes longer than you think it will. No matter how many times you do it, there’s always another cord, another camera, another something to line up.
But honestly, being there early is one of my favorite parts. Walking onto the deck when it’s quiet, that smell of the pool hitting you — to me, it smells like fresh air. It’s familiar, calming, and it reminds me why I love swimming.
Thankfully, everything was set up in time, and I was ready to greet the kids as they hit the pool deck.
Starting in the Mind Before the Water
Before we even got in the water, we spent time on mental resiliency and championship mindset. We talked about how speed isn’t just physical — it’s awareness, confidence, and being willing to try something new even if it feels uncomfortable at first. We talk about limiting beliefs that literally hold you back in the water from swimming fast. The battle is won or lost in the mind.
When the Numbers Start Making Sense
Once we got into the water, things really clicked.
We used video analytics and force analytics to break down exactly where time was being lost — and more importantly, how easy it could be to get it back. When we showed them how to shave a full second off their race just by fixing the flip turn, the reaction was immediate.
Suddenly everyone wanted to work on flip-turns.
Even better, when we explained how to get more force off the block — without any extra effort — get a significant competitive advantage and win your race off the start. Suddenly everyone wanted to work on dives.
It changed how they thought about improvement and racing strategy.
Watching the Kids Buy In
What I loved most was how quickly the kids started experimenting. New push-off angles. Tighter flip turns. More intentional underwater fly kicks. They weren’t afraid to try, fail, adjust, and go again.
Why This One Meant So Much
This camp left us feeling incredibly encouraged. Seeing kids realize that dropping time doesn’t always mean adding effort — that it can come from better force, better decisions, and better awareness — is powerful.
Huge thanks again to the Coach Mike for having us, and to our Alexandra for making the entire day possible. This was a special one, and it reminded us exactly why we do this.