Brackin Elite Swim Training focuses on combining the art and science of swimming using the latest technology in aquatic training and analysis to develop a comprehensive and individualized swimming regimen that maximizes efficiency and accelerates the competitive edge for high-performance athletes.
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Coach Kim Brackin
Coach Kim Brackin has twenty years of experience coaching at the collegiate level and working alongside some of the most renowned swimming coaches in the world. She recognizes that specific training goals are different for each client; college-bound athletes, collegiate swimmers, masters swimmers and triathletes will all feel completely understood when swimming for Coach Brackin, as she tailors her approach and regimen to each athlete's needs in a way that accelerates the learning curve and produces measurable improvements in technique.
High School/Club Swimmers
"Have you ever gone to swim camp and felt like just one of many? Well, think of this as your own private swim camp"
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"Have you ever gone to swim camp and felt like just one of many? Well, think of this as your very own private swim camp: one-on-one attention from the head coach, motivational and inspirational anecdotal stories, the ability to ask questions and review concepts you don’t understand on YOUR timeline, and walk away after each session with the confidence that you have the tools to maximize your potential!"
- Personal attention and instruction from a coach who has mentored hundreds of athletes.
- Consistent reinforcement on specific skills.
- Tips and advice on how to manage your workouts.
- Coach Brackin studied sports psychology in graduate school; allow her to help you understand and engage in productive goal-setting practices.
- Sometimes it takes someone other than your parent or coach to help you stay engaged and motivated in your progress.
- Planning on swimming in college? Get valuable information on what college coaches look for and how to prioritize YOUR needs.
Collegiate Athletes
"Transitioning to a new environment can be incredibly challenging. I can help you fine-tune & put your technical priorities back on track."
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Close"Transitioning to a new environment can be incredibly challenging. There is so much to take in—sometimes you just get overwhelmed and lose track of some of the little things that got you there! I can help you fine-tune and put your technical priorities back on track. You’re doing the hard work; when hundredths of a second are the difference between making a cut or not, know that technically YOU have the edge."
- Personal attention and instruction from a coach who has mentored hundreds of successful collegiate athletes just like you.
- Learn and practice cutting edge technique and get the consistent reinforcement you need to master them.
- Learn the art of balancing a new training regimen, a new environment, communication with a new coach and how to be a talented kid in a group of MANY talented kids!
- Get valuable advice on mental training and nutrition.
- Coach Brackin studied sports psychology in graduate school; allow her to help you understand and engage in productive goal setting practices.
Masters Swimmers
"You’ve done it for years and years, why shouldn’t you continue to improve!"
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"You’ve done it for years and years, why shouldn’t you continue to improve!"
- Learn new forms of technique that weren’t necessarily practiced while you were in the age group ranks.
- You recognize the importance of seeing yourself from different angles and from the perspective of different eyes.
- Learn drills you can take with you to your Masters workouts.
- Become more confident as you get consistent reinforcement on the improvements you are trying to make.
- Learn valuable tips for increasing strength, flexibility and how to manage your workouts and races.
Triathletes
"Let me help you be excited about the swim leg! Dive in with confidence that you can efficiently get to T1 without wasting precious heartbeats"
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"Let me help you be excited about the swim leg! Dive in with confidence that you can efficiently get to T1 without wasting precious heartbeats on pure anxiety! So much of the swim is about body position, sighting and strategy. Once I help you learn to swim more efficiently, your water training will be about getting faster not just getting by! Picture yourself hitting the bike transition FULL of bikes?"
- Learn better body position that will allow you to use your legs for propulsion rather than balance.
- Learn the subtle differences between “pool” swimming and open-water swimming.
- Become more comfortable and confident in the water.
- Learn proper sighting technique.
- Develop valuable shoulder strength and flexibility.
- Develop the core strength that helps generate power for swimmers.
- Practice transitioning from swim to bike (bring your bike to your session).
With over 20 years of collegiate swim coaching experience, Kim Brackin has proven her dedication to helping swimmers reach their potential as elite athletes. Her passion has driven her to build her own business, Brackin Elite Swim Training, so that she can provide one-on-one coaching to high-performance athletes using the latest technology.
With international experience at the highest levels of competition, Coach Brackin helped bring the Auburn University and University of Texas women’s swim teams to new heights.
Coach Brackin lives with her husband and two children in Austin, Texas, the home base of Brackin Elite Swim Training. In addition to being a stellar coach and mentor, Coach Brackin is an athlete in her own right—she participated in Sprint, Olympic and 70.3 distance races from 1991 through 1999 and placed 4th in the Great Floridian Ironman in 1999.
I had the pleasure of working with Kim Brackin from 1997-2005 at Auburn University. Together we built a national championship program based on tenants such as, use of progressive cutting edge technique, a complete attention to detail, and a highly intentional training program. The culture was characterized by an enthusiastic and passionate team atmosphere. Coach Kim's personal style and competencies match each of those program tenants and there is no doubt that in a one on one atmosphere she will have a remarkable impact on her students.
Kim has coached me through 3 Olympic Games. Together we have achieved greatness – 7 Individual Olympic Medals! Kim has multiple qualities that make her an elite coach but if I was to choose one that has attributed to my success, it would be her perfection with technique. I have been honored to have her as a coach.
Kim is an amazing coach, motivator and friend! I can truly say that I would not have accomplished all that I have without Kim. Her mastery of stroke technique, passion for coaching and natural ability to motivate others are only a few examples of why Kim is one of the best coaches in the world today.
I'm excited to work with BEST on improving my swimming. As a professional triathlete, the swim leg of the triathlon is critical for setting up my race and putting me in a position where I can win races. Not growing up as a swimmer, making improvements in the swim portion of triathlon has been the biggest developmental challenge for me as an athlete. I will be working with BEST because Coach Brackin's expertise and experience coaching athletes to the top level speak for themselves. Combining her personal coaching tools with the technology of the Endless Pools and DartFish, I'm confident we will find and correct inefficiencies in my stroke. I know the swim gap to my competitors is not primarily an aerobic engine or strength issue, so most of it lies in technique. Working with Coach Brackin's methods and tools to give me continuous feedback on my stroke, I know we can take my swimming to the next level.
I had the privilege of working with Coach Brackin from 2002 - 2005 while I was at Auburn University. During this time Coach Brackin taught me about the attention to detail required in getting to the next level. There are many ways to swim fast, and Coach Brackin has a unique ability to help individual athletes find techniques that work best for them. Her emphasis on technique allows swimmers to develop the right training and racing habits. She has a total understanding of what it takes to become a world class swimmer and fearless competitor.
Having worked with Kim in various capacities over the past 12 years, she is without a doubt one of the most forward thinking coaches in the USA. It is not only the attention to detail in stroke mechanics, but her ability to communicate those ideas to athletes of all levels that separates her from other coaches. I am looking forward to her continued work within the sport as it not helps the individual athlete, but continues to aide me in our conversations about stroke technique.
As a Professional Ironman triathlete, I spend most of my days training --preparing for that next race. The specificity of my training program and the attention to detail is crucial for my development. It isn't just about banging out the miles on the road and the yards in the pool. Coach Brackin gets that. Triathletes are so good about being work horses, but the real secret is figuring out what is it within your stroke, within your swim training, that isn't allowing you to progress. Do you need more strength work? Should you work on your stroke rate? Is it your body position? Coach Kim and the BEST program will allow you to figure out where the "holes" are in your armor, so that you toe the line at your next triathlon confident for battle. The future looks bright and I am excited that BEST and Coach Kim, with her contagious energy and motivation, will be there!
Kim Brackin can be included in the small club of truly elite coaches. She has coached along side the best coaches in the world, and has coached some of the best swimmers in the world. Her knowledge of swim technique, innovative ideas and passion for the pursuit of perfection helped me to reach the pinnacle of my career: the Olympic Games. I also saw her take Auburn University, a top ten level NCAA team, to a national championship-winning team in just a few shorts years. She conveys her knowledge of technique with patience and a positive attitude, which is essential for optimal enjoyment in the pool. Whether you are a beginner or elite triathlete, I would highly recommend Kim for anyone who wants to take their swimming to the next level!
Kim has helped me improve my technique so much in every stroke, especially backstroke. During the years I was swimming with her my individual medley got a lot better. She is very knowledgeable and detail oriented which is very important for swimmers that have reached a certain level, details can make a big difference and that is what Kim is very good at; she is always trying to find ways to improve your stroke even if it is just the position of your fingers when they enter or little but important things of the sort. She is always striving to make you a better swimmer, it is her passion! Kim is not only a great technique coach but she has been a great life coach and friend for me. She has taught me lessons of discipline, strength and determination in and out of the pool and at the same time she makes the sport a lot of fun! I am very thankful that I had the chance to swim with her the years that I did. 
Kim Brackin was the greatest coach I ever swam for. She consistently paid attention to details and developed my technique, which made an enormous impact on my success as a collegiate and professional swimmer. Under her guidance, I improved from a 70th place finish at the 2000 U.S. Olympic trials to a 3rd place finish in 2004 in the 100 meter butterfly. More importantly, Kim has been an influential role model for me. She is the reason that I got into coaching, and I continue to view her as a mentor and a friend.
I was lucky enough to swim for Kim Brackin at Auburn University. I was 17 years old when I began swimming for her and at the time was nationally ranked and one of the best in the country in the 100 and 200 meter backstroke. By the end of my career, Kim coached me to become an eleven-time All-American, a three-time NCAA Champion, a Silver Medalist at the 2005 World Championships and a career high of 11th in the world. Kim's ability to perfect my stroke through astute teaching and committed guidance made all the difference. Because of Kim I finished my career the best I could possibly be.
Kim has helped my stroke tremendously over the last few months. I always thought I knew what proper technique looked like, but it wasn't until working with Kim that I finally began to apply the correct technique to my own stroke. Her attention to detail and constant feedback has made the process of becoming a swimmer a fun challenge.