Sharks drop massive chunks of time at the PPD Speedo Shark Frenzy !
Huge drops, first-time feats, and perfect meets at UIC
NTA Records Fall as Sharks Shred the Water at Northwestern
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![This long-axis drill is the ultimate test of body rotation, balance, and core stability. You’ll swim 2 full cycles of freestyle, smoothly roll over, swim 2 full cycles of backstroke, and repeat the pattern continuously down the lane.
Why we love it:
Exposing Imbalances: It forces you to feel rotation on both your front and back in the exact same way, instantly putting a spotlight on any unevenness or modern wobbles between your two strokes.
Core & Line Control: Switching positions requires a locked-in core to maintain a perfectly straight line, ensuring you don't accidentally wander into the next lane.
Anti-Over-Rotation: The constant back-and-forth trains your body to find the perfect, efficient sweet spot of rotation without over-rotating on either side.
Focus Cues:
Keep your head completely still your body rotates around your spine, but your head remains the anchor.
Rotate evenly both ways to ensure both strokes get equal power.
Kick through the switch! Keep a strong, consistent kick driving you forward, especially during the transition from front to back.
#swimming #swimlessons #newtrieraquatics
Watch it here: https://youtu.be/F4ruGwLXlms]()
This long-axis drill is the ultimate test of body rotation, balance, and core stability. You’ll swim 2 full cycles of freestyle, smoothly roll over, swim 2 full cycles of backstroke, and repeat the pattern continuously down the lane. Why we love it: Exposing Imbalances: It forces you to feel rotation on both your front and back in the exact same way, instantly putting a spotlight on any unevenness or modern wobbles between your two strokes. Core & Line Control: Switching positions requires a locked-in core to maintain a perfectly straight line, ensuring you don't accidentally wander into the next lane. Anti-Over-Rotation: The constant back-and-forth trains your body to find the perfect, efficient sweet spot of rotation without over-rotating on either side. Focus Cues: Keep your head completely still your body rotates around your spine, but your head remains the anchor. Rotate evenly both ways to ensure both strokes get equal power. Kick through the switch! Keep a strong, consistent kick driving you forward, especially during the transition from front to back. #swimming #swimlessons #newtrieraquatics Watch it here: https://youtu.be/F4ruGwLXlmsButton -
![What a great week for our sharks! Help us celebrate our latest sharks of the week!
? Abigail L.
? Bea S.
? Elan S.
? Nick A.
Go sharks! Fins up!]()
What a great week for our sharks! Help us celebrate our latest sharks of the week! 🦈 Abigail L. 🦈 Bea S. 🦈 Elan S. 🦈 Nick A. Go sharks! Fins up!Button -
![It was a momentous occasion on Wednesday, June 4th as we celebrated several of our standout NTA WP athletes at the Illinois Water Polo All-State Banquet. These honors are a testament to the hard work and remarkable talent of our WP Sharks. A huge congratulations to everyone on these well-earned achievements!
Girls
1st Team All-State
Ashley O’Brien
Cate Czochara
Molly Depies
2nd Team All-State
Hailey Kalainov
4th Team All-State
Julia Wesemann
Boys
1st Team All-State
Ethan Kim
2nd Team All-State
Zach Asinski
Philip Wesemann
BRAVO!
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Be Proud!
Be Sharks!
@odpmidwestzone @usawp
@themidwesteliteleague
#usawaterpolo #wp #great_season #FinsUp #GoSharksBetterEveryDay]()
It was a momentous occasion on Wednesday, June 4th as we celebrated several of our standout NTA WP athletes at the Illinois Water Polo All-State Banquet. These honors are a testament to the hard work and remarkable talent of our WP Sharks. A huge congratulations to everyone on these well-earned achievements! Girls 1st Team All-State Ashley O’Brien Cate Czochara Molly Depies 2nd Team All-State Hailey Kalainov 4th Team All-State Julia Wesemann Boys 1st Team All-State Ethan Kim 2nd Team All-State Zach Asinski Philip Wesemann BRAVO! 🦈 Be Proud! Be Sharks! @odpmidwestzone @usawp @themidwesteliteleague #usawaterpolo #wp #great_season #FinsUp #GoSharksBetterEveryDayButton
