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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

Coaching Staff

Kevin Tyrrell

Kevin Tyrrell just completed his 11th season as the Ulen Brooks Endowed Coach for Harvard Men’s Swimming and Diving. Coach Kevin has 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. Coach Kevin lives in Acton with his wife and four children.

Dawn Dill

Dawn Dill was recently named Head Coach at Wellesely College. Coach Dawn spent the past season as an assistant with Harvard Women’s Swimming and Diving. Before taking time away from the pool to spend time with family, Coach Dawn served as the Head Coach at MIT for 12 seasons. The Engineers captured 10 NEWMAC team championships, with the men finishing in the top 10 at the NCAA Division III Championships eight times and the women posting top-10 efforts on four different occasions.

What was your favorite event to race?

What is your favorite stroke or event to coach?

Coach Dawn: 200 Breaststroke

Coach Kevin: 200 Butterfly

What is your favorite stroke or event to coach?

Coach Dawn: 400 IM.

It’s a fun challenge to develop all four strokes. One of my favorite things is creating practices that help swimmers develop their endurance for the end of the race as well as the speed to transition from stroke to stroke. If you can swim the 400 IM well, then you can probably swim just about any event!

Coach Kevin: 50 Free.

To be fast, you need to perfect the pieces: start, turn, stroke and finish.

What advice do you have for age group swimmers?

What is your favorite stroke or event to coach?

What advice do you have for age group swimmers?

Coach Dawn: Make friends, focus on your technique and enjoy the race. A happy swimmer is a fast swimmer!

Coach Kevin: Have fun each practice trying to get better.