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The goal of Aquatic Edge is to provide a positive and fun learning environment while teaching people how to swim faster with less effort. The freestyle stroke progression techniques taught in the clinic are applicable to any swimmer and/or multi sport athlete, of any age or ability. Our clinics are also affordable, do not take up an entire weekend (perfect for the busy athlete), and may also be scheduled during an existing masters practice time (depending on clinic length).

Karlyn and Eric teach what is called a "wide entry, early catch" freestyle similar to the style used by top Australian and USA Olympic swimmers. It is also a variation of the "front quadrant" freestyle. Karlyn, now 43 and the 2004 World Masters Swimmer of the Year, changed to this style in 1999 and has been achieving lifetime bests in both freestyle and butterfly events!

Karlyn and Eric are excellent instructors because they themselves are currently competitive swimmers and use the techniques taught in the clinic. They also believe in keeping the language simple and try to use examples found in any aquatic environment. It is also very obvious that they really enjoy what they are doing, have a ton of energy and like to have fun! Their teaching style is interactive, supportive and woven with personal experience.

About Karlyn Pipes-Neilsen:

Recently voted 2004 World Masters Swimmer of the Year by Swimming World Magazine. She currently holds 49 FINA Masters World records and 96 USMS National records spanning three age groups. She was also the United States Masters swimmer of the year for 1997, 2002 and 2003. Karlyn is also an open-water champion, recently setting new course records in a variety of swims all over Hawaii Island. Karlyn has over 18 years experience coaching masters swimmers.

About Eric Neilsen:

He has over 15 years of experience coaching both masters and USA swimmers. Eric is a tried and true multi-sport athlete having competed in triathlons of all distances since 1985. Eric is also an All-American masters swimmer, a 2:59 marathon runner and a 2005 Boston marathon finisher. Certifications include: ASCA (American Swim Coaches Association) Level Four Certified Coach, ACE (American Council on Exercise) Personal Trainer.

All clinics will cover the following:

• Step-by-step freestyle stroke progression
• Emphasis on correct head and body position
• Effective breathing techniques
• Focus on efficiency w/less resistance
• Feel the power of a wide entry "early catch" freestyle
• Training tips, nutrition & recovery suggestions and more…