Jason Lezak & Seeds of Third Effort
Chuck Warner, the author and coach, is an old friend. Thoughtful and passionate about the sport, he has studied the…
Lessons From Legends: Swimming Traditions
Most swimmers of high school and college age participate in the tradition of shaving down at the end of a season, perhaps getting a special hair cut, making posters and maybe eating a traditional pre-race meal.
Lessons From Legends: Sue Pitt Anderson and Brave Young Girls
The attempt to balance the opportunities for women to those of men didn’t get a firm push forward until Title IX was passed in 1972. Even after it became law it took another 10 years to begin to make a substantial impact on extending girls careers in swimming beyond high school and providing a wide breadth of collegiate opportunities.
Lessons From Legends: The Rubber Duck
Only a few days remain before the swimming competition at the 2013 World Aquatic Championships in Barcelona, where several critical post Olympic year questions will be answered…
Lessons From Legends: Shirley Babashoff, Is your best good enough?
Chuck Warner talks about Shirley Babashoff and the East German women of the 1970’s.
Lessons From Legends: Jim Montrella’s Modern Swimming Concepts
Chuck Warner, the author and coach, is an old friend. Thoughtful and passionate about the sport, he has studied the…
The Uniqueness of Men’s NCAA Greatest Coaches
“2012 NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships, the glory of winning.” (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
Cultures and Competitiveness, You Can’t Buy Success in Swimming
“A common argument for the value of sport in America, and similar societies, is that it helps prepare children to successfully enter the competitive system of capitalism. In fact, the reverse is also true.” (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
Lessons from Legends: Under The Shade of a Freeway
“People say they love the music they grow up with, especially through their transitional years of high school and college.”
Mind Grinder Swimming Sets and Exploring Your Limits
Chuck Warner, author and coach, is an old friend. Thoughtful and passionate about the sport, he has studied the details…
Lessons From Legends: Tough Stuff, The Response
“I’m not a fan of sequels…but given the thoughtful feedback to the article “Tis The Season For…Tough Stuff” a response and an expanded view seems called for.” (Swim Photo Credit: CW)
The Most Enduring USA National Age Group Records and Why
Swim News: “During the USA Nationals in Austin, and other meets over the last two weeks numerous USA National Age-Group Records (NAG) have been ripped from the books.” (Swim Photo Credit: CW)
Is Ian Thorpe Relevant Today?
Swim News: “A thorough biography of Ian Thorpe’s life and career was completed in 2004 by Greg Hunter, so what’s left to learn?” (Swim Photo Credit: CW)
Lessons from Legends: Golden Goggles for a Golden Age
Chuck Werner has been around for many legendary moments in USA Swimming, and Monday’s Golden Goggles awards struck him as one of the best. (Photo Courtesy: CW)
