The latest issue of Swimming World Biweekly is now available for download in the Swimming World Vault! On the Cover: Paola Dominguez-Castro Water Polo’s Next Superstar? Paola Dominguez-Castro, a high school junior living in Hialeah, Fla.—and considered one of the most impressive young water polo talents in the country—has the opportunity to break free of the environment that has both sustained and developed that talent, and become an example for others who might aspire to greater success. Paola, daughter of Cuban water polo Olympian (1976, 1980) Nelson Dominguez—and niece of Nelson’s brothers, Oriel and Juan (also Olympians)—has become the most impressive polo talent to emerge from Miami since Ashleigh Johnson was backstropping Ransom Everglade High School a decade ago. Now a junior playing at Hialeah High School, the poised 17-year-old was the leading scorer in the Thoroughbreds’ run to a state title in 2018, and may make the U.S. Junior National Team that will compete next September at the FINA World Women’s Junior Championships in Funchal, Portugal. To read more about Paola’s successful dedication to water polo, check out the April 2019 issue of Swimming World Magazine, available now! New! 1-Year Digital Only Subscription for just $39.95 Order Now! Non-Subscribers Can Download This Issue For Only $5.94
FEATURES 016 2018 TOP 12 WORLD MASTERS SWIMMERS OF THE YEAR by Dan D’Addona, David Rieder and Taylor Brien 022 A CUT ABOVE THE REST by Michael Randazzo Despite Jovan Vavic’s stunning eviction from Troy, USC and Stanford remain the teams to beat at this year’s NCAA Women’s Water Polo Championships in May. The Trojans beat the Cardinal 5-4 last year at their home pool, but Stanford will play host to the NCAA’s top teams in 2019. In the past nine years, Stanford has captured five national titles, with USC winning four—including two of the last three. 026 OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS by Michael Randazzo Paola Dominguez-Castro, a high school junior living in Hialeah, Fla.—and considered one of the most impressive young water polo talents in the country—has the opportunity to break free of the environment that has both sustained and developed that talent, and become an example for others who might aspire to greater success. 030 THE GREATEST SWIM IN HISTORY by Bruce Wigo At the 1965 AAU Short Course Nationals, a capacity crowd of 3,000 thought they had just seen “the greatest swim in history.” They cheered wildly for FIVE MINUTES after Steve Clark had broken the 46-second barrier in the 100 yard freestyle with a 45.6. After watching Caeleb Dressel’s three barrier-breaking swims at last year’s NCAAs—and believing that Dressel can swim even faster—Clark, now 75, believes “the greatest swim in history has yet to happen.” 034 NUTRITION: AROUND THE TABLE WITH MICHIGAN LAKESHORE AQUATICS by Dan D’Addona and Dawn Weatherwax COACHING 010 LESSONS WITH THE LEGENDS: TAMAS SZECHY by Michael J. Stott 014 SWIMMING TECHNIQUE CONCEPTS: CONDITIONING TO OPTIMIZE TECHNIQUE (Part 1) by Rod Havriluk 038 WHAT COACHES CAN LEARN FROM SWIMMERS (Part 2) by Michael J. Stott This is the second of a two-part series in which Swimming World shares epiphanies from coaches whose athletes fundamentally altered their coaching philosophy. Last month’s article dealt with the individuality of swimmers. This month, coaches discuss the importance of feedback. 040 SPECIAL SETS: IM TRANSITION SETS by Michael J. Stott Ken Heis, head coach of the Mason (Ohio) Manta Rays, has a studied approach to IM training, honed by experimentation and experience. Here the four-time Ohio Swimming Coach of the Year shares some sample IM transition sets. 043 Q&A WITH COACH ADAM EPSTEIN by Michael J. Stott 044 HOW THEY TRAIN :LUKAS MACEK by Michael J. Stott TRAINING 013 DRYSIDE TRAINING: EXERCISE EQUIPMENT SERIES—TRX SUSPENSION STRAPS by J.R. Rosania JUNIOR SWIMMER 036 GOLDMINDS: LESSONS ABOUT LOSING by Wayne Goldsmith 046 UP & COMERS: NATALIE MANNION by Taylor Brien COLUMNS 008 A VOICE FOR THE SPORT 009 BEYOND THE YARDS 025 MOMS AT MEETS 029 DID YOU KNOW? ISHOF/MASTERS HALL OF FAMERS 047 GUTTER TALK 048 PARTING SHOT |