Dr. Genadijus Sokolovas IM GST Power Swim Test

Dr. Genadijus Sokolovas  is considered by many to be one of the world’s most accomplished sports physiologist.  Genadijus was USA Swimming’s Director of Physiology & Director of Sport Science from 2000 to 2008. He developed several innovative testing programs for USA Swimming Olympic and National Team members (including lactate clearance tests, land/water strength tests, biomechanical analysis and training design programs). Before his work at USA Swimming, Genadijus was the Dean of Coaching Faculty at the Lithuanian Academy of Physical Education between 1987-2000 where he served as the Scientific Advisor of Lithuanian Swimming, Modern Pentathlon and Track & Field. Also as the Head of Laboratory of Computerization in Sport, Genadijus optimized training strategies in swimming, running, race walking, modern pentathlon and triathlon, and developed mathematical models of adaptation of athletes in career, seasonal and weekly training.

Cyndi Gallagher is the retired UCLA Head Swimming & Diving coach where she spent 31 years as Head Coach and had a 38-year run at UCLA as a head coach, assistant coach and student-athlete. Her tenure at UCLA produced 11 Olympians, 21 Pac-12 Champions, and 91 All-Americans. Gallagher has twice been named the Pac-10 Coach of the Year, and in 2019, was inducted in the ASCA Hall of Fame. Currently Gallagher is Head Coach of DC Tridents of the International Swim League.

Ambrose "Rowdy" Gaines is one of the top ambassadors of the sport of swimming, U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame member, three-time Olympic gold medalist, a member of the International Swimming Hall of Fame and serves as a spokesperson for the USA Swimming Foundation. He is a swimming analyst for the NBC television network and has covered swimming at the Olympic Games since 1992 in Barcelona, Spain. Currently, he is the Vice President, Partnerships & Development for the Pool and Hot Tub Alliance.

Friday, October 7, 2022 

Welcome Reception, 6 – 9 p.m. 

Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel

• 3400 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89169​​​​​​Dinner provided
• Opening remarks from USMS and the Coaches Committee 

Saturday, October 8, 2022

Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel

3400 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89169​​​​​​

Breakfast on own

• 8:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. - General session 8:15-9:45 a.m. – Session 1: 
• 9:45 –10:15 a.m. - Break
• 10:15 -11:15 a.m. – Session 2: 

11:15 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. – Lunch provided 

• 12:45 p.m. – 4:50 p.m. - General session 12:45 - 1:45 p.m. – Session 3: 
• 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. – Session 4: 
• 3:30 – 3:50 p.m. – Break 
• 3:50 – 4:50 p.m. – Session 5: 

Dinner on own 

Sunday, October 9, 2022 

Breakfast on own

8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – Pool session

Buchanan Natatorium 

MPE Recreation Center

UNLV Campus, 4505 S Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89154

• 8:00 – 8:50 a.m. – Optional pool Workout
• 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. – Pool Clinic: Open water and stroke technique with Dr. G. 
• 11:00 – 11:30 a.m. – Clinic wrap up
• Registration fee includes Friday night dinner reception, Saturday lunch, all presentations on Saturday, pool sessions on Sunday, and electronic copies of presentation materials.  All handouts, maps and schedules will be provided in electronic format prior to the weekend.$275 per coach if registered by September 1, 2022
• $300 per coach if registered after September 1, 2022



Note - USMS certified coaches who are designated coaches will automatically receive a $20 discount during registration.