August 12-16 Peak Performance Swim Camp Greenwich, Connecticut

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A Holistic Approach To Competitive Swimming

In order for a swimmer to realize their full swimming potential they must be mentally, technically and physically fit. Contrary to popular belief, physical fitness by itself is not enough. A swimmer must also possess a high degree of mental and technical fitness.

At Peak Performance we pride ourselves in offering a balance between physical, technical and mental training. Referring to the chart below Peak 1 offers a 75/25 blend of physical conditioning and technical conditioning. Peak 2 offers a 50/50 blend of physical and technical conditioning. And Peak 3 offers a 25/75 blend of physical and technical conditioning. In addition, all of our camps offer an in-depth mental conditioning curriculum designed to enhance a swimmer's self-esteem, develop focus skills and improve the ability to perform in stressful situations.

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Nick Baker

Nick Baker cofounded the original Peak Performance Swim Camp in 1996. In 2005 he branched out on his own and founded the present-day version. His vision was to create a holistic camp with a focus on developing the whole swimmer from a mental, technical, and physical perspective.

Nick Baker has been involved in competitive swimming since 1961. He swam competitively for 11 years (and qualified for the Olympic Trials in the 200M Breaststroke), coached club swimming for 21 years, and has exclusively run swim camps for the past 18 years. He started his coaching career in Canada in 1972, and moved to the United States in 1993 to run a competitive swim camp at the International Swimming Hall of Fame in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.

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In the year prior to moving to the United States, one of Nick' swimmers, Lisa Flood, qualified for the 1992 Canadian Olympic Team in the 100 BR placing fourteenth overall. Nick attended the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games as Lisa's personal coach. Lisa also won the 200 BR at NCAA Division 1 Championships, medalled at the Pan American Games, and competed in her second Olympics in 1996 placing twelfth overall in the 100 BR.

In 1995, Nick published a motivational book for competitive swimmers entitled 101 Winning Ways. The material for the book came from observing the "winning ways" of successful swimmers.

Since the camp's inception, Nick has traveled throughout the U.S. and abroad, conducting his holistic swim camps. Past international locations include: Antigua, Aruba, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, China, Curacao, England, Hong Kong, Jamaica, Singapore, Spain, Turkey, and Venezuela. Past U.S. locations include: Alabama, Alaska, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. Peak Performance Swim Camp currently offers more than two dozen swim camps and clinics annually including clinics for triathletes and master swimmers. More than 800 swimmers participated in 2011. Private coaching as well as start, stroke, and turn video analysis are also available throughout the year.

In 2007, Nick formed a dynamic partnership with Nike-United States Sports Camps (USSC). USSC is the official and exclusive operator of US Sports/Nike Camps, America's largest sports camp network and official operator of Nike Sports Camps worldwide.

Over the last thirty-nine years, Nick has coached swimmers of all ages and abilities, including Olympic Finalists, Olympic Trial Qualifiers, NCAA Champions, Senior National Champions, Junior National Champions, State Champions, National and Junior National Qualifiers, Zone Champions, and Junior Olympic Champions.

Nick has been a featured writer in Swimming World magazine and presented at numerous coaching clinics throughout the world. He also acts as a consultant to various swim teams including the Greenwich YMCA in Greenwich, Connecticut.

Learn more about August 12-16 Peak Performance Swim Camp

PEAK 1:

Open to swimmers ages 11-18 who train 5,000 yards/meters (or greater) per practice.

PEAK 1 is our most challenging camp. It is well suited for accomplished senior-level swimmers and elite-level age group swimmers. Participants must be mentally, technically, and physically prepared to endure the rigors of 4.5 hours of in water training per day plus 1 hour of dry land training per day. Approximately 75% of the total pool time is dedicated to physical conditioning, however all sets include significant technical expectations.

Rather than offer a series of generic training sets, each practice is created to reflect the group's needs and talent level. In addition, we do not condone garbage yardage or mindless meters. Each lap of practice must have purpose!

Note: Peak 1 is not well suited for swimmers with swimming related injuries.

All-together PEAK 1 includes: 8 challenging in-water training sessions, 4 dry-land training sessions, 1-2 yoga sessions, and 2-3 mental conditioning sessions.

Check-in will take place from 7:15 AM to 7:45 AM on August 12.
The camp concludes at 3:00 PM on August 16. A special Gold Medal Award Ceremony will be held at approximately 2:45 PM. Parents are encouraged to attend.

PEAK 2:

Open to swimmers ages 8-18 who train between 3,000 to 5,000 yards/meters per practice.

PEAK 2 offers a 50/50 blend of physical and technical conditioning and well suited for medium to elite-level age group swimmers who have qualified for top age group competition in their state/province. Participants must possess the maturity and discipline to handle 4.5 hours of in water training per day plus 1 hour of dry land training per day. In addition, they must exhibit a high degree of physical fitness and technical competency. Participants must be able to perform all four competitive strokes and turns and the three competitive starts (front, back, relay).

All-together PEAK 2 includes: 8 challenging in-water training sessions, 4 dry-land training sessions, 1-2 yoga sessions, and 2-3 mental conditioning sessions.

Check-in will take place from 7:15 AM to 7:45 AM on August 12.
The camp concludes at 3:00 PM on August 16. A special Gold Medal Award Ceremony will be held at approximately 2:45 PM. Parents are encouraged to attend.

PEAK 3:

Open to swimmers ages 8-13 who train less than 3,000 yards/meters per practice.

PEAK 3 offers a 25/75 blend of physical and technical conditioning and well suited for swimmers with competitive swimming experience of three or less years or who have not yet qualified for top age group competition. Participants must possess the maturity and discipline to handle 2 hours of in water training per day plus 30 minutes of dry land training per day. In addition, they must exhibit a medium degree of physical fitness and technical competency. Participants must be able to perform all four competitive strokes and turns and the three competitive starts (front, back, relay) at a rudimentary (or above) level.

Rather than offer generic sets, each practice is created to reflect the group's needs and talent level.

All-together PEAK 3 includes: 5 in water training sessions, 5 dry land training sessions; and 5 mental conditioning sessions.

Check-in will take place from 9:15 AM to 9:45 AM on August 12.
The camp concludes at 1:00 PM on August 16. A special Gold Medal Award Ceremony will be held at approximately 12:45 PM. Parents are encouraged to attend.

CAMP EXTRAS

Due to popular demand Private Coaching, Video Analysis and Personalized Skill-by-Skill Assessment sell out quickly. To avoid disappointment we ask that you sign-up at time of registration.

PRIVATE COACHING: Former Olympic Coach Nick Baker is a master technician. His unique method of teaching and one-of-a-kind drills can transform a swimmer in as little as one hour. You will be absolutely amazed with the results. There are only 12 hours available and they will sell out!

Price: $185.00 (SOLD OUT!)

THE SWIMMING TRIANGLE: Coach Nick Baker's second book is a unique, innovative, and essential guide to achieving superior mental, technical, and physical fitness in one of the world's greatest sports. Whether you're a coach or a swimmer, former Olympic coach Nick Baker's wholly integrated approach can help you maximize your true potential. In this book Coach Baker offers proven, results-oriented methods for gaining—and keeping—a competitive edge! Price: $25.00

101 WINNING WAYS: Written by former Olympic Coach Nick Baker, this book identifies 101 winning attitudes common to all great swimmers - including Michael Phelps. A must read for swimmers of all ages! Price: $15.00

4 STROKE VIDEO ANALYSIS: Video analysis dramatically improves a swimmer's understanding of how they swim and what needs to be improved upon. It takes stroke correction to a whole new level - great for the visual learner! Package Includes:

Below and above water videotaping of all 4 strokes
A one-on-one video review with former Olympic Coach Nick Baker
A written summary and recommendations for improvement emailed within 3 weeks of camp conclusion
Video and written analysis posted online for your review
Price: $475.00 (Only 6 Video Packages Available)

STARTS AND TURNS VIDEO ANALYSIS: New! Video analysis dramatically improves a swimmer's understanding of how they swim and what needs to be improved upon. It takes starts and turns correction to a whole new level - great for the visual learner! Package Includes:

Below and above water videotaping of all 4 starts and turns
A one-on-one video review with former Olympic Coach Nick Baker
A written summary and recommendations for improvement emailed within 3 weeks of camp conclusion
Video and written analysis posted online for your review
Price: $475.00 (Only 6 Video Packages Available)

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Parent of Peak Performance Camper

5/5.

Great coaching!

Dennis finds your sessions with him extremely productive and he is learning a great deal under your coaching and guidance.

Parent of Peak Performance Camper

5/5.

Amazing!

Kyle looks great thanks to you. He dropped 4 seconds in his 200 IM. He's also got his dive back. Audrey is doing amazing since her visit. She took first place the 100 FL this past weekend. Max dropped another 3 seconds in his 100 BR. The kids think you're the best coach in the world.

Parent of Peak Performance Camper

5/5.

Very impressed!

We really appreciate your camp program and feel like Jenna learns so much each time she attends. The moment she returned home from her last visit she started to mentor her teammates on your Swim Positive philosophy. I also take pleasure in watching her remove her Swim Positive wristband before a race and giving it to the timer for safekeeping.