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While commonly enjoyed recreationally, swimming is a highly-competitive sport that tests the speed, strength, and skill of athletes through a variety of individual and team events. Race finishes often come down to just a fingertip as competitors use a variety of swimming strokes (dictated by the event category), including freestyle (front crawl), backstroke, butterfly, and breaststroke.

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Advice to Swimmers Asking ‘Why Am I Here’?
May 24, 2018
The importance of writing those reasons down is that when motivation begins to dwindle, they will be there to stare you in the face and you will be reminded why you chose to take the long path most others are unwilling to attempt. For many club, high school and college swimmers, the steady and consistent routine […]
‘Leading Without Leading’ Offers New Perspective on Leadership
May 21, 2018
It’s you and what you do every day. It’s who you are and the way you live your life. It’s the standards you set for your own life and how you maintain those standards over the 100 years or so of your existence. There’s a lot of stuff around about leadership …books, videos, DVDs, courses, […]
Ten Reasons Why I’m Thankful to Be a Swim Parent
May 16, 2018
Whether it’s getting into a class that’s full or landing a show at the college radio station, they will not take no for an answer. Persistence comes after countless hours in the pool, eventually achieving goals. ONE My kids have always been good sleepers. I never had an issue with bedtime. TWO Homework. Swimmers don’t have time to […]
SwimMom Musing: What is a Swim Mom?
May 13, 2018
Make sure they are having fun. Make sure they are learning. Teach them to be awesome teammates and to give back to the sport however they choose. On Mother’s Day we tend to reflect on the myriad roles we play in the lives of our children.  From the moment they are born, our hearts explode with […]
Seven Swim Parent Tips to Stop Comparing Swimmers
May 11, 2018
Unconditional support and love are more effective in encouraging your child than unwanted and damaging comparisons with others. It’s natural for parents to make comparisons with their child and other swimmers, whether it’s a sibling or teammate. We use comparisons to evaluate progress. We may think by comparing our swimmers to their peers, we’ll encourage […]
What Are the Benefits of Swimming for Kids?
May 10, 2018
Encouraging your children to swim can also improve their mental and emotional health. Teaching your children to swim and encouraging them to swim regularly can have significant benefits for both their health and safety. Especially on a hot day, swimming is a way to keep cool while encouraging a healthy level of physical and social activity. […]
The Minimalist Approach
May 8, 2018
The biggest key is to really focus on your movement. If you hold a sloppy plank, you’ll hold a sloppy body position elsewhere. Let’s face it, performance training has gotten “fancy.” From wearables and other technological advances, to equipment developments, there are plenty of implements out there. Good ol’ bodyweight training doesn’t look as exciting. However, […]
What is a Champion?
May 1, 2018
Today I’d like to suggest that in sports, as in life, we redefine what it means to be a champion. What is a champion? We are famous in the world of swimming for tossing around champion like it is some badge of honor for the most elite for those who can compete at the highest […]
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When Your Coach Makes You Train Your ‘Off’ Stroke
May 1, 2018
We all have the things we excel at — and things we don’t — in the water. Strokes included. Here is why coach is having you train them. We all have our strong strokes and distances. They are our bread and butter. It’s the stroke that we lean on to carry us through the tough sets […]
Parents: Your Stress and Expectations Are Contagious
April 26, 2018
Research continues to show that a relaxed, hands-off, let-the-kid-own-the-sport is best for creating an environment where they will not only have more fun, but also excel both in the short and long term. As a swim parent who wants the best for their little swimmer you know that it can be very difficult walking the […]
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