Through technical swim knowledge, race strategy and positive feedback, the Technique Swim Academy is designed to help competitive swimmers at all levels improve.
Under the supervision of the Harvard Coaches and our exceptional staff, we focus on reinforcing strong technique through demonstrations, practice drills and video review.
Our instructors serve as role models for our swimmers, promoting sportsmanship and providing a positive and healthy learning environment where swimmers are excited by the sport and eager to learn about all facets of competitive swimming. The afternoon fitness component enables swimmers to incorporate what they learn each morning into simulated practice and race situations to further emphasize practical use of these skills and ensure an enjoyable summer swim experience.
Technique Swim Academy....
Swimming Made Simple
Kevin Tyrrell is in his 12th season as the Head Coach of Harvard Men’s Swimming and Diving. Coach Kevin led the Harvard men to six consecutive Ivy Championships and an eighth place finish at the 2019 NCAA Championships. In addition, Coach Kevin also coached Dean Farris to an American Record in the 200 freestyle. A graduate of Lafayette Co
Kevin Tyrrell is in his 12th season as the Head Coach of Harvard Men’s Swimming and Diving. Coach Kevin led the Harvard men to six consecutive Ivy Championships and an eighth place finish at the 2019 NCAA Championships. In addition, Coach Kevin also coached Dean Farris to an American Record in the 200 freestyle. A graduate of Lafayette College, Coach Kevin has Masters and a PhD from Harvard and Boston University and lives in Acton with his wife and four children.
Ben Johnson is the current Assistant Coach at Babson College and a former standout swimmer at Saint Joseph’s College in Maine, where he was the 200-yard butterfly conference champion. Johnson is a former captain of the Belmont High School team and is a former 100-yard breaststroke champion in the Middlesex League and has also participated for and coached the Belmont Recreation team.
A Texas native, Angela Ritchie is a recent James Madison University graduate who specialized in the 200 fly, 400 IM and 500 free.
Coach Kevin: 200 Butterfly
Coach Ben: 200 Butterfly
Coach Angela: 200 Butterfly and 500 free
Coach Kevin: 50 Free.
To be fast, you need to perfect the pieces: start, turn, stroke and finish.
Coach Ben: Middle distance free or fly
Coach Angela: 200s of stroke
Coach Kevin: Have fun each practice trying to get better.
Coach Ben: Live in the moment, and leave everything in the water!
Coach Angela: Control the controllables