Collection of informational and summary videos/
The Down Syndrome International Swimming Organisation
USADSS 2019 National Team
Canadian news piece about the 2018 World Championship
USADSS 2018 National Team
Rowdy Gaines Shout out for 2019 European Open
History of the National Team
Why Swim Competitively?
Summary of why competitive swimming is so beneficial
Life Lessons Learned
Gain Self Awareness
Inclusion Matters: Swim Clubs with Neuro-Typical Peers
Swimming Enhances Academic Skills
Any swimmer with Down syndrome who wants to compete is invited to join USADSS
There are opportunities to join a local swim team in the USA
Gain Skills in Independence
Healthy Living is a Core Value for USA Down Syndrome Swimming
Health Benefits of Swimming
National team strives for healthy living
Mary Borman is a NDSS Athlete Ambassador speaking about health and nutrition
Raising Expectations Creates Opportunities for Success
A message from USADSS
USADSS’s Mission
Believing is the first step
For Coaches of T21 Swim Warriors
Inclusive Coaches are the X-Factor for T21 Swim Warriors
Teach Technique from the Beginning
Repetition is Key
Use Demonstrations and Videos to correct poor technique
Over Communicate with our swimmers
Sometimes you have to Differentiate Instruction
First things first, build trust with your swimmer
Unlearning Bad Habits is Extra Hard for Our swimmers
Inclusion Can Be Messy, USADSS can help
Awesome tool: Waterproof headset with coach’s mic
Coaches - Keep it Simple
One-on-One instruction is super effective
High Expectations Requested, Patience Required
T21 Swim Warriors are Visual Learners
The role of families
Set Concrete Goals
Join Coaches Network or Contact Swimming Tech Advisor Rick Klatt
Thank you Coaches and supporters
T21 Swim Warrior Personal Journeys
Joey’s Personal Journey
Lauren’s Personal Journey
Andy’s parents on the benefits of competitive swimming.
Mary’s Personal Journey
Joe’s Personal Journey
Valeria’s Personal Journey
Opportunities in Competitive Swimming Lead to Inclusion in Life
Full Video
4 min Trailer
Swimming in the USA
Summary of Opportunities to Swim Competitively in the USA
Many “USA Swimming” Clubs welcome T21 Swim Warriors
USA Artistic Swimming Invites USADSS Swimmers to Jr. Nationals
International competition is available for artistic swimmers.
USADSS Supports the Mission of Athletes Without Limits
Valeria introduces her coach, Isis Sanchez
US Masters Swimming a Key Organization in the USA
