Registration

Clinic Focus: "Race Preparation and Strategy" including starts/turns, preparing for competition and developing a coaching strategy for racing.

Coach:  Matt Rankin is a nationally ranked USMS swim coach.  See Matt's impressive BIO below for a preview of his history and many accomplishments.  Whether you are preparing for a USMS National meet, triathlon, local swim meet, or just want to improve your swimming, you are sure to benefit from attending this swim clinic.  The number of registrants is limited so sign up now!

Matt will attend morning Downtown practice (7-8:30 AM) and be available afterwards to meet, ask questions, etc.

Registration closes November 8th, 12 a.m.  For questions, contact sawsassoc@gmail.com

Matt Rankin BIO 

Coach Rankin is a highly accomplished swimmer and swim coach with over twenty five years of experience in developing young athletes.  Coach Rankin brings a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to our club that will be a tremendous benefit to our swimmers.

• Swimming accomplishments; three-time Olympic Trial Finalist in 1984, 1988 and 1992
• NCAA All American in 1986, 1987 and 1988, Multiple NCAA Silver Medalist
• Two-time Senior National Champion in the 400 IM
• USA Swimming National Team Captain and USA Swimming National Team member from 1984-1992

While Coach Rankin was on the USA National Team he participated in competitions including; Goodwill Games, Pan Pacific Championships,   World University Games and Pan-American Games

Coach Rankin's Coaching Accomplishments include:

• 10 year Head Masters' Coach Phoenix Swim Club
• Head Coach Phoenix Swim Club
• Head Coach YMCA Westside Silver Fins
• Current Head Coach Vacaville Swim Club
• 2010 USA Swimming National Youth Team Coach
• 2008 and 2010 Arizona Swimming Coach of the Year
• 2011 Arizona Swimming Senior Chair and 2007-2009 Arizona Swimming Technical Planning Committee

Coach Rankin has consistently developed young swimmers into Senior and Junior National finalists, as well as, Olympic Trial qualifiers