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DMSS Swimming
Nov 11
When Your Child Is Disqualified in Swimming
At DMSS, we understand how challenging it can be for both parents and athletes when a swimmer gets disqualified. While every...
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DMSS Swimming
Oct 14
The Importance of Sleep in Athletic Performance
At DMSS, we know that sleep is a key part of an athlete's success, along with training and nutrition. While it's easy to focus on...
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DMSS Swimming
Jun 13
Strength and Conditioning: Elevate Your Swimming Game
At DMSS, we believe that excellence in the pool is achieved through a balanced training regimen that includes both swimming and...
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DMSS Swimming
Mar 28
How Many Sessions Per Week Are Ideal for A SQUAD SWIMMER?
At TeamDMSS, we've streamlined our approach to ensure each swimmer achieves their potential, aligned with scientific research and our...
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DMSS Swimming
Jan 26
Essential Nutrition for Competitive Swimmers
Question: How can competitive swimmers optimize their diet for training sessions in late afternoon to early evening and for early morning...
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DMSS Swimming
Nov 1, 2023
LEARNING GOOD STARTS
Concern: My child is always slow on the start. Why doesn't the coach correct it? Response: Differences in starting ability from one...
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DMSS Swimming
Aug 15, 2023
"Parenting Athletes: Supporting Your Child's Swimming Journey"
Last week, DMSS hosted a riveting installment of our Master Class series. Led by our very own Learn-to-Swim Site Supervisor, Coach...
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DMSS Swimming
Aug 2, 2023
"Perfecting the Butterfly: Tips and Tricks for Mastering the Most Challenging Stroke"
In our recent DMSS Masterclass Webinar - Session 3, we were joined by Coach Herman, a high-performance squad coach at DMSS. He provided...
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DMSS Swimming
Jul 20, 2023
NUTRITION FOR SWIMMERS - FUELING FOR PERFORMANCE AND RECOVERY
Last Friday marked the second session of our DMSS Masterclass Webinar Series, where we ventured into the world of nutrition, specifically...
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DMSS Swimming
Jul 12, 2023
"The Psychology of Swimming-DisciplinE AND Motivation"
In a recent IG Live session, DMSS's Coach Thobo brought the sport of swimming into a new light. Far beyond the physical, the psychology...
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DMSS Swimming
Apr 28, 2023
When A Swimmer "Plateau's"
Imagine a swimmer who joins DMSS at squad level - she is part of a group of swimmers that receive good stroke work, aerobic conditioning...
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Apr 12, 2023
WHAT COACHES SAY TO SWIMMERS AFTER A RACE
When you know what the coach is telling your child you are better able to lend emotional support to your child and better able to support...
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May 31, 2021
6 reasons to swim in winter!
The following are some important reasons why swim classes should continue during winter! 1. Our pool is maintained at constant...
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May 23, 2020
Introduction to the DMSS Blog
Hi…I'm Darrell Morton.. Owner and founder of Darrell Morton’s school of swimming. Some of you may know the face behind the name, I may...
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May 23, 2020
Turning obstacles into opportunities
In my 20 years of coaching athletes, if there is one thing that contributes to success, it is persistence, and yet, I have so often seen...
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May 23, 2020
Coping with disappointment
We cannot avoid disappointment. So how do we do cope with it? Let me give you a swimming example… Lets say, Sally, was aiming to swim a...
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