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Swim Smarter: How Practice Boosts Exam Success
Dear Athletes and Parents, As we approach exam season, I want to emphasize the importance of attending our swimming practices and how...

DMSS Swimming
May 27
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Staying Warm After The Pool: Winter Tips for Swimmers
Dear Parents and Swimmers, As we transition into the colder months. I want to share some tips to keep everyone warm and healthy this...

DMSS Swimming
May 14
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Why YOU SHOULD Keep Moving DURING Vacation
Dear parents and swimmers, With vacation season around the corner, it's a great time to chat about why staying active—even on holiday—can...

DMSS Swimming
Apr 11
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Embracing Failure as a Steppingstone
I am incredibly excited to be joining DMSS as Head Coach and to become part of this fantastic swimming community. As I step into this...

DMSS Swimming
Mar 19
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When Your Child Is Disqualified in Swimming
At DMSS, we understand how challenging it can be for both parents and athletes when a swimmer gets disqualified. While every...

DMSS Swimming
Nov 11, 2024
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The Importance of Sleep in Athletic Performance
At DMSS, we know that sleep is a key part of an athlete's success, along with training and nutrition. While it's easy to focus on...

DMSS Swimming
Oct 14, 2024
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Strength and Conditioning: Elevate Your Swimming Game
At DMSS, we believe that excellence in the pool is achieved through a balanced training regimen that includes both swimming and...

DMSS Swimming
Jun 13, 2024
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How Many Sessions Per Week Are Ideal for A SQUAD SWIMMER?
At TeamDMSS, we've streamlined our approach to ensure each swimmer achieves their potential, aligned with scientific research and our...

DMSS Swimming
Mar 28, 2024
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Essential Nutrition for Competitive Swimmers
Question:Â How can competitive swimmers optimize their diet for training sessions in late afternoon to early evening and for early morning...

DMSS Swimming
Jan 26, 2024
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LEARNING GOOD STARTS
Concern: My child is always slow on the start. Why doesn't the coach correct it? Response: Differences in starting ability from one...

DMSS Swimming
Nov 1, 2023
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"Parenting Athletes: Supporting Your Child's Swimming Journey"
Last week, DMSS hosted a riveting installment of our Master Class series. Led by our very own Learn-to-Swim Site Supervisor, Coach...

DMSS Swimming
Aug 15, 2023
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"Perfecting the Butterfly: Tips and Tricks for Mastering the Most Challenging Stroke"
In our recent DMSS Masterclass Webinar - Session 3, we were joined by Coach Herman, a high-performance squad coach at DMSS. He provided...

DMSS Swimming
Aug 2, 2023
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NUTRITION FOR SWIMMERS - FUELING FOR PERFORMANCE AND RECOVERY
Last Friday marked the second session of our DMSS Masterclass Webinar Series, where we ventured into the world of nutrition, specifically...

DMSS Swimming
Jul 20, 2023
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"The Psychology of Swimming-DisciplinE AND Motivation"
In a recent IG Live session, DMSS's Coach Thobo brought the sport of swimming into a new light. Far beyond the physical, the psychology...

DMSS Swimming
Jul 12, 2023
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When A Swimmer "Plateau's"
Imagine a swimmer who joins DMSS at squad level - she is part of a group of swimmers that receive good stroke work, aerobic conditioning...

DMSS Swimming
Apr 28, 2023
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WHAT COACHES SAY TO SWIMMERS AFTER A RACE
When you know what the coach is telling your child you are better able to lend emotional support to your child and better able to support...
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Apr 12, 2023
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6 reasons to swim in winter!
The following are some important reasons why swim classes should continue during winter! 1. Our pool is maintained at constant...
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May 31, 2021
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Introduction to the DMSS Blog
Hi…I'm Darrell Morton.. Owner and founder of Darrell Morton’s school of swimming. Some of you may know the face behind the name, I may...
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May 23, 2020
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Turning obstacles into opportunities
In my 20 years of coaching athletes, if there is one thing that contributes to success, it is persistence, and yet, I have so often seen...
darrell158
May 23, 2020
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Coping with disappointment
We cannot avoid disappointment. So how do we do cope with it? Let me give you a swimming example… Lets say, Sally, was aiming to swim a...
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May 23, 2020
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