The Hawkin Podcast 〡Hawkin Dynamics N39: Tracy Zimmer - Building a Career You Are Proud Of
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Feb 8, 2023 In this engaging conversation, Tracy Zimmer, an Olympic Sports Coordinator and strength coach at the University of Florida, shares her journey from athlete to coach. She highlights the exciting challenges of coaching various sports and the importance of earning athlete buy-in while maintaining structure. Tracy emphasizes the need for clear communication with coaches and the benefits of teaching foundational lifts to enhance performance. Her insights on balancing career growth with stress management are both practical and inspiring.
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Progress Weightroom Skills For Swimmers
- Teach weightroom skills progressively and adapt an existing plan rather than reinventing wildly.
- Emphasize technique in Olympic lifts because technical progress transfers to swimming performance.
Core Lifts For Swimmer Transfer
- Prioritize cleans, snatches, squats/variations, push presses, and pull‑ups for swimmer power and strength.
- Keep consistent core movements year‑round and let athletes choose favorites within that list.
Schedule Plyos Sparingly And Keep Consistent Days
- Limit plyometrics and use one athletic day for explosive work, preserving volume for swimmers.
- Run consistent Monday/Wednesday/Friday lift templates with minor variations for athletic development.