The Art of Coaching vs The Science of Coaching
Although both facets are essential to effective coaching, the art of coaching plays a more pivotal role in truly transforming individuals.
White Water Method: Stretching Hamstrings Can Make Your Underwaters Slower
Swimmers who are experiencing “tight” hamstrings should avoid stretching them, and instead focus on building strength in the glutes and abdominals muscles.
Lindsey Horejsi Kozelsky: I Wished There Was A 500 Breaststroke Event, I Loved It So Much
Former Minnesota Golden Gopher Lindsey Horejsi Kozelsky reflects on her upbringing, swimming career and getting married midway through college.
Shrinking the Pool: How Roster Caps Threaten Young Athletes’ Dreams
“Why does my favorite school have to cut swimmers and divers just to meet a number?”
Laura Ryan: U.S. National Team Diver Has Learned Athletics Are Helpful In Professional Life
Ryan, the 2014 NCAA Division I Diver of the Year, has taken a lot from her diving career into her professional life as a physician’s assistant.
West Springfield and Robinson win Patriot Districts, Sadie Buckley Sets Three District Records
After finishing as runner-ups at last year’s meet, the Robinson High School Girls came back with a vengeance this year, defeating Woodson for the title.
Taking Five With Becca Mann: Outside The Lines
Mann’s new book, “Outside the Lanes: A Pro Swimmer’s Story of Resilience, Reinvention, and Redefining Success,” will be released in April.
The Invincible Records
Though more modest than a world record, two Northern Virginia Swimming League records have stood since 1965, both by the same swimmer.
Earning The Right To Be Upset: Lessons In Accountability And Effort
The right to be upset about a poor performance isn’t automatically granted. It must be earned through commitment, effort, and discipline.
Swimming Gave Me Everything — Now, It’s Time to Fight for Its Future
A call-to-action as college swimming & diving faces strict roster limits set to be implemented in the pending settlement of the House v. NCAA case.
Changes in Swimming Record History If Super Suits Never Existed: The Past 15 Years
If the super suits from 2008 and 2009 never existed, how different would the world record books have looked over the past 15 years?
Building Technical Accountability Into Endurance Training
Esteemed swim coach Andrew Sheaff shows us a simple strategy to easily implement technical discipline into day-to-day training.
When Should Children Learn to Swim? A Critical Perspective
Swim lessons can be an excellent tool, but they’re just one part of a comprehensive approach to water safety.
Shouts From The Stands: Susan and Gretchen – Sisters in the Race to Excellence
Before the emergence of Gretchen Walsh, Susan Pitt Anderson helped paved the way for female swimmers in the 1960s.
