Bob Bruce has been a professional swimming coach since 1967. Over his career, he has successfully coached at all levels: novice to senior, grade school to university, and local standouts to international medalists. His resume includes stints as Head Women. s Swim Coach at Indiana University and Staff Coach with the Canadian National Junior Team. He has worked with International Swimming Hall-of-Fame honoree coaches Charles Silvia of Springfield College and Doc Councilman of Indiana University. In 1996, Bob turned his coaching attention exclusively to adult swimmers and triathletes. Starting with a dozen swimmers in Bend, Oregon, he has built his team into a state powerhouse and national force serving over 200 athletes. His swimmers are ranked consistently both nationally and internationally, have won National and World titles, and hold World Records. As a group, they have also achieved renown for their exceptional achievements in open water racing. His triathletes have shown marked improvement in swimming speed and efficiency, and their overall racing performances have improved dramatically. Bob was honored in 2003 as the USMS National Coach-of-the-Year and currently chairs the USMS Coaches Committee. Bob has a masters degree in Exercise Science from the University of North Carolina and carries Level 5 (of 5) certification from the American Swimming Coaches Association.
Coaching
Packages |
Swim Training Plans—$75/month
- Weekly training plan with a minimum of three detailed swim workouts. Swim sets are based on your specific training and race goals (e.g., sprint, long course or Ironman distance race)
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Unlimited athlete initiated emails and phone calls (returned within one day)
- One-time remote swim video analysis included with a six month commitment ($90 value). Details of what we do for you are on the swimming section of the FreshAirSports website.
- 20% Discount on 1:1 video analysis if traveling through Bend (regular cost is $100 for one hour session. Must be arranged with Bob in advance)
Strategic Seasonal Planning—$150
- "Big picture" layout for your race season. We provide you with cyclical training (for example, water practice distance and intensity, rest periods, dry land training, etc.).
- Follow-up mid way through season
Remote Swim Video Instruction—$90 first person, $60 for each additional person
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Benefits of remote swim video analysis are on the swimming section of the FreshAirSports website.
Certified Coach American Swimming Coaches Association
Certified Level 5 Coach
