Abstract: Objective: Using observation method, interview method, literature method to explore Bob Bowman’s training philosophy and the organizational characteristics of his training process. Results: (1) Coach’s training philosophy plays a guiding role in the whole training process, the training practice is to realize the training philosophy. In athlete selection, individual physical fitness and performance are not the only factors to be considered, will power is also an important factor. Team building is not confined to the realization of team spirit or organization, it should also be integrated into daily training and life. In swimming games, athletes’ competitive level can be more easily improved through reasonable arrangement of training time, use of scientific training methods, and adjusting to various competitive environments and emergencies. (2) The organizational characteristics of training process: in terms of training cycle arrangement, short-term training cycle with high load can help athletes to achieve better results in the middle of competitive season and the end of competitive season. The arrangement can better meet the challenge of increasing competitions. Weekly training arrangement forms two small cycles with Wednesday and Saturday as center respectively. Land training follows after water training so as to ensure the completion of water training intensity. Monitoring the development of athletes competitive ability with typical load.

Key words: Coach Bob Bowman, swimming training, training philosophy, training characteristics