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Coaching Opportunities

In Person or Online

If you would like to consult with Coach Michael Collins on your swimming, cycling, running or triathlon techniques, improving your technical racing skills, make your training more effective, or fine tune your race strategies specific to your upcoming races here’s how you can do it.

Attend a 3 or 5 Day Personal Camp in Irvine CA

Triathlon Camp

A Personal Camp includes technique and video analysis in all 3 sports. Training Program review. Strength training assesment, nutrtition suggestions, racing strategies, and much more! Schedule is customized for your visit to work on what you are most interested in improving.

A PERSONAL TRIATHLON CAMP includes the following:

  • Initial interview to discuss training and racing history, upcoming events and goals, and biggest areas of interest for improvement.
  • Initial Video Technique Evaluation in each sport (Swim-Bike-Run)
  • Instructional videos to view to shorten your learning time.
  • 1-2 daily instructional sessions for technique and training development
  • 1-2 daily group training sessions with Multisports OC
  • End of camp video analysis to see improvment
  • Wrap-up interview to discuss suggested follow-up actions to meet your performance goals.
  • Free Airport Pick-up and drop-off if coming from out of town (to John Wayne, Orange County, CA SNA).

Here's what athletes have said about the camp:

"All I spent was 3 days with Coach Mike and the improvements he helped me make we're unbelievably helpful. With the new techniques I learned, I am now able to pretty much half my effort and still improve my time. I am now a more efficient athlete and am less prone to injury as well. The program is worth every second if you're interested in moving up in the ranks of triathletes!"

- Riley W., 17

Additional Items Included in 5 Day Camp

  • Strength & Flexibility evaluation and suggested exercise routines to address problem areas
  • Nutrition evaluation and suggestions for optimal training and race day nutrition
  • Additional group training sessions to improve conditioning.

Camps can be scheduled during the week or on weekends with adequate notice. Contact COACH MICHAEL COLLINS to schedule a Personal Camp.

SAMPLE CAMP SCHEDULE
(Each personal clinic schedule is customize to your interests and travel schedule)

Day 1
7:00-9:00am Swim Technique Session & Video Analysis
9:00-10:30am Breakfast and review of strengths/weaknesses & goals
10:30-11:30am Run Technique & Video Analysis
12:00-1:00pm Swim Training w/ Group (Optional)
1:00-2:00pm Lunch and discussion of technique, & training principles
2:00-4:00pm Bike Fit, Skills, and interval practice
4:00pm + Free time (optional instructional video viewing)

Day 2
7:45-9:15am Swim Training w/ Group
9:30-11:30am Bike training w/ Group
11:30-12:00 Transition run off the bike
12:00-1:00pm Lunch and discussion
1:00-4:00pm Free time (optional instructional video viewing)
4:00-6:00pm Technique & Training instruction and discussion

Day 3
8:00-10:00 Trail Run w/ group (May be Bike/Run Combo)
10:00-11:00 Break
11:00-1:00 Swim Technique Training & Follow-up video for Swim & Run
1:00-3:00pm Lunch and wrap-up discussion

Day 4
7:00-9:00 Meeting w/ Nutrtionist
10:00-12:00 Watch instructional videos (optional)
12:00-1:00 Swim Training w/ Group
2:00-3:30 Functional Movement Screen & Strength Evaluation
6:30-7:30pm Swim Training w/ Group (Optional)

Day 5
5:45-7:00 Swim Training w/ Group (Optional)
7:15-9:00 Bike Training w/ Group
11:00-12:00 Strenght & Flexibility Session
12:00-1:00 Swim Training w/ Group
1:00-3:00pm Lunch and wrap-up discussion

Attend a 3 or 5 Day Personal Camp in Irvine CA

 Swimming Camp

Are you in a rut with your training or improvement?

Have you been training very hard but not seeing very good results due to a lack of technique emphasis?

Are you a comptitive Masters or Age Group swimmer with poor starts, turns, pacing, or race strategy skills?

Are you a triathlete struggling to come out of the water faster and less fatigued or fearful in dealing with open water challenges?

Are you training for a key event that you would really like to perform at your top level in?

Are you confused by all the technique and training information out there, and don't know what is REALLY important for you to follow?

Are you somewhat "burned-out" from doing things the same way for a long time, and need to add some new ideas to your training to re-kindle your motivation.

If you answered YES to one or more these questions then consider signing up for a 3 or 5 day Personal Swim Camp. Camps are coached by MICHAEL COLLINS, 1990 United States Masters Swimming Coach of the Year.
Camp includes technique and video analysis (above and below the water), training sessions,strength training assesment, nutrtition suggestions, racing strategies, and much more! Schedule is customized for your visit to work on what you are most interested in improving.

A PERSONAL SWIM CAMP includes the following:

  • Initial interview to discuss training and racing history, upcoming events and goals, and biggest areas of interest for improvement.
  • Initial Video Technique Evaluation (above and below the surface taping from various angles and speeds including starts and turns for competitive swimmers)
  • Instructional videos to view to shorten your learning time.
  • 1-2 daily instructional sessions for technique and training development
  • 1-2 daily training Sessions with the Nova Masters
  • End of camp video analysis to see improvement
  • Wrap-up interview to discuss suggested follow-up actions to meet your performance goals.
  • Camps can be scheduled during the week or on weekends with adequate notice.

Once you fill out the registration form COACH MICHAEL COLLINS will contact you to schedule the exact dates and your personalized itinerary.

Addtional Items Included in 5 Day Camp

  • Strength & Flexibility evaluation and suggested exercise routines to address problem areas
  • Nutrition evaluation and suggestions for optimal training and race day nutrtion
  • Additional group training sessions to improve your fitness.

Sample Swimming Personal Clinic Sample Itinerary
(Each Itinerary is cusomized to meet your personal needs and travel schedule)

Day 1
7:00-8:00 Swim Training w/ Group
8:00-9:00 Video Taping and analysis
9:00-10:30 Breakfast & Discussion of goals, strengths, weaknesses
12:00-1:00 Swim Training w/ Group (Optional)
1:00-2:00 Lunch and discussion of training for key events
2:00-6:30 Free time (Watch instructional videos - optional)
6:30-7:30pm Swim Training w/ Group (Optional)

Day 2
5:45-7:00 Swim Training w/ Group (Optional)
10:00-11:00 Dryland Training
11:00-12:00 Competitive Camp Training w/ Group
12:00-1:00 Swim Training w/ Group (Optional)
2:00-6:30 Free time (Watch instructional videos - optional)
6:30-7:30pm Swim Training w/ Group (Optional)

Day 3
5:45-7:00 Swim Training w/ Group (Optional)
9:00-10:00 Watch instructional videos (optional)
11:00-12:00 Starts & Turns practice
12:00-1:00 Swim Training w/ Group
1:00-2:00 Follow-up video analysis
2:00-3:30 Lunch and wrap-up discussion
6:30-7:30pm Swim Training w/ Group (Optional)

Day 4
5:45-7:00 Swim Training w/ Group (Optional)
10:00-12:00 Watch instructional videos (optional)
12:00-1:00 Swim Training w/ Group
2:00-3:30 Functional Movement Screen & Strength Evaluation
6:30-7:30pm Swim Training w/ Group (Optional)

Day 5
5:45-7:00 Swim Training w/ Group (Optional)
7:15-9:00 Meeting w/ Nutritionist
10:00-12:00 Watch instructional videos (optional)
12:00-1:00 Swim Training w/ Group
6:30-7:30pm Swim Training w/ Group (Optional)

Instructional Videos Available to Watch (on DVD)
(Approx 40 minutes each)
Quick Series - Posture, Line, & Balance
Quick Series - Freestyle
Quick Series - Backstroke
Quick Series - Breaststroke
Quick Series - Butterfly
Quick Series - Underwater Travel
Quick Series - Starts
Quick Series - Turns
Open Water Swimming

Dryland Videos
Athletes Peformance - Core Performance Essentails Level 1-4
Matt Wren's Shoulder Stabilization & Core Strength

Video Analysis & Skype Call

$120 (single sport), or $300 for all 3 (Save $60)

If its not possible for you to get to Southern California then have Coach Collins come to you at home!
Have someone video you swimming, cycling on an indoor trainer, or running with HUDL (a free downloadable app):
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Once you have been recorded, you will share the videos with Michael Collins via the HUDL app.

Following his review, you you will then have a one-on-one recorded Skype call where you will discuss the video and best ways to make quick improvements.

Download HUDL