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CCC Updated Hours of Operation   Greetings Carrollwood Members, I hope you and your family remained safe during Hurricane Irma. We have been working hard to return to normal at Carrollwood Country Club. Effective Wednesday September 13,2017 all departments will return to their regular hours of operation with the exception of the Golf Course and Practice Range. The Golf Course is scheduled to reopen for play on limited nines, Thursday September 14, 2017 during regular hours of operation. We will certainly be cart path only when reopening. The Practice Range...

USADA Update   Questions about Therapeutic Use Exemptions form (TUE’s) or substances and can't find the answers? Questions: Talk to an expert on the DRL. Current laws make it very difficult to identify & remove dangerous #supplements from shelves. Take a closer look. Staying seated prior to a blood draw helps control changes in blood plasma volume that may affect lab measurements. Considering the use of #supplements? Watch out for statements like "secret formula" & "new scientific breakthrough."  

Important CCC Announcement   Greetings Carrollwood Members, Due to the threat of Hurricane Irma, Carrollwood Country Club will be CLOSED Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, September 9th - 11th 2017. We will plan to reopen on Tuesday September 12, 2017 unless conditions as a result from the storm demand otherwise.  We apologize for any inconvenience. Please stay safe and we look forward to seeing you at the Club.   All the Best, Allen Self                                   ...

CVST Hurricane Irma Information Page   Dear CVST Families,   All of Florida is facing a threat more serious than at any time in recent times. Our CVST families and our CVST Coaches will need time to prepare their homes and families for the possibly devastating effects of Hurricane Irma.   Because of this, CVST be monitoring the situation along with the Carrollwood Country Club and will close down both the Country Club and the Swim Team at a certain point. Our area may not feel the effects of the...

SPLASH Magazine Online Tips By Jim Rusnak Talking Starts with Olivia Smoliga The Summer 2017 issue of Splash Magazine offers some great tips for starts, turns and finishes. Here, Olympic and World Championship gold medalist Olivia Smoliga shares her strategies for a great start. Melanie Margalis' Tips for IM Turns The Summer 2017 issue of Splash Magazine offers some great tips for starts, turns and finishes. Olympian Melanie Margalis offers some tips for IM turns.

Eight Qualities of a Mentally Tough Athlete By Dr. Alan Goldberg, Competitive Edge.com, August 2017 I talk a lot about the many ways that mental toughness techniques can be applied to the training of athletes in any sport in order to help them elevate their performance and reach their potential for excellence. But what kind of person do you end up with when all of these techniques are put into action? What can you expect as the result after all that hard work? Here are 8 qualities of a mentally...

USADA Update   My doctor treated me with a prohibited medication in an emergency situation. What should I do? #Supplements marketed as natural doesn't mean free from prohibited substances. #UFC #themoreyouknow New to drug-testing and curious if you might be tested? Learn more about who USADA is able to test. Coaches are vital to the success of the athletes they support. Resources and links just for you! Requirements for TUEs depend on your competition level. Find out your level here. #Supplements that claim to be “alternatives to medication” may contain...

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USADA Update   During processing, athletes get to choose their collection kit containing bottles that carry the samples to the lab. It's easy to assume that medications & #supplements are regulated the same way. That's not the case. #beinformed Wondering if there are ways to REDUCE your risk when it comes to dietary #supplements? Use this handy checklist.