Cullman area swimmers were very fortunate to participate in a competitive swimming clinic conducted by McGee Moody, head swimming coach at the University of South Carolina. He has been a star of teaching and coaching achieving a high profile level at a young age and also through media outlets such as Flowswimming.
Coach McGee was born in Jasper, swam park and recreation swimming at Albertville, USA/ Swimming at Huntsville Swim Association then college at Eastern Carolina. McGee understands and teaches the whole process from small town swimming to the highest level of competitive swimming.
50 swimmers participated in the "Jump Start" clinic and were split into two groups, 13-up and 12-under. Sessions for the clinic were Friday night and a half day Saturday. Having two sessions gave more needed time and depth for technique.
Coach Mcgee began each session with an instructional talk, explaining what they would be working on before they entered the water.
McGee has some unique drills, above working on pushoffs. With his teaching skills he was able to grab all he swimmers attention and make it fun.
Saturdays session included dry-land instruction. Coach McGee stressed the importance of the core and strengthening it.
Mcgee closed out his clinic with and incredible PowerPoint presentation. He took the swimmers, parents and coaches through his evolution from an age group Park and Recreation swimmer to a head coach at a NCAA Division 1, Southeastern Conference School. An amazing journey.
The Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center was very cooperative and provides outstanding facilities for clinics. Hopefully we can make this an annual event with Coach Mcgee Moody.
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