POTSDAM — Northern TRIBS Swimming, Inc. is excited to invite competitive swimmers from throughout the North Country and surrounding region to a special two-day Fitter & Faster Complete Freestyle & Backstroke Racing Skills Swim Camp, taking place Oct. 10–11 at Maxcy Hall Pool in Potsdam.

The camp will be led by Liliana “Lili” Ibanez, a two-time Olympian representing Mexico and a 19-time NCAA All-American. 

A graduate of Texas A&M, Ibanez competed at the 2012 London Olympics in the 100- and 200-meter freestyle and the 2016 Rio Olympics in the 50-meter freestyle.

She is also a Mexican National Record Holder in the 50, 100 and 200-meter freestyle, a World Cup finalist, and a medalist at the Pan-American Games and Central American & Caribbean Games.

Ibanez brings not only elite competitive experience, but a passion for helping young swimmers develop their technique, confidence, and mindset. Her coaching philosophy emphasizes mastering technique, adapting to challenges, trusting the process, and focusing on what an athlete can control.

Two Days of Freestyle & Backstroke Training

Designed for competitive swimmers ages 10 and older, the camp will focus on the skills that help swimmers become more efficient and faster in the water.

Saturday's sessions will focus on freestyle technique, including bodyline, breathing, rotation, kicking and pulling, followed by starts, streamlines, underwater dolphin kicking and breakouts.

Sunday will focus on backstroke technique, including bodyline, rotation, kicking and pulling, followed by faster freestyle and backstroke turns and finishes.

Each session runs for 2½ hours, with morning sessions from 9–11:30 a.m. and afternoon sessions from 12:30–3 p.m.

In addition to hands-on instruction, swimmers will have the opportunity to watch elite demonstrations, participate in a Q&A with the clinicians, ask questions about training and recovery, and meet the clinicians for photos and autographs.

The camp is open to swimmers from clubs and teams throughout the region. Participants may range from swimmers with approximately one year of competitive experience to advanced swimmers. Session space is limited, allowing for a focused learning environment, and early registration is encouraged.

Registration prices increase as the camp approaches, and sessions may sell out.

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