The Swimmers’ Shoulder
Swimmers, on average, can perform 30,000 rotations of each shoulder per WEEK in the pool, putting a significant amount of stress on the shoulders.
The Odyssey of the Oddo Brothers
Brothers Zee and Kai Oddo certainly had interesting journeys to get to Centre College where they are both members of the swim team.
Swimming Technical Fundamentals
By learning the fundamentals of body position and balance early on, swimmers have the ability for the most improvement long-term.
Three Pet Hates About Swimming Strength Training
Three things not to do when when you’re strength training in order to get faster in the pool.
William & Mary Swimming: A Case Study in Reinstatement
Some of the strategies used by William & Mary that could apply to other programs to help avoid avoid being cut, and if they are, aid them in reinstatement.
Swimming, A Healing Comeback
Philip Yeager (pictured) fractured multiple vertebras in his back while hiking in 2020, and now swims 4-5 days a week.
Losing Sight of the Shore
“You cannot swim for new horizons, until you have courage to lose sight of the shore.” -William Faulkner.
In His Own Words: Alexander Graham Details Ups & Downs On The Journey To Tokyo
After winning two Olympic medals in Tokyo, Australian Alexander Graham gives some insight into some of the mental battles he’s overcome in the sport.
Swim Mom Marni O’Dell on Raising Teagan
Marni O’Dell, mother of NAG Record-holder Teagan, shares some insights on how keeping things “fun” will keep your child engaged in whatever they’re doing.
Life After Sport
“If you ever feel scared about what lies ahead, remember all the great, challenging things you have overcome throughout your career.”
A Ridgite In Coney Island: Part Three
The third part of Stas Holodnak’s series, describing what it was like to finally return to the water after the pandemic kept him out of it.
There Is No Success Like Failure
Failure is one of the best gifts given to us, because it enables us to grow.
Winning vs Succeeding
Winning and succeeding often go hand-in-hand. However, many athletes make the mistake of believing that they need to win in order to succeed.
Tokyo 2020: Unexpected “Rookie” Bowen Makes Big Splash in Gold Medal Relay
After considering retirement and waiting tables in 2020, Bowe Becker propelled the Americans to gold in the men’s 400 free relay at the Olympic Games.
Natural Talent: Expectation vs. Reality
If you are at the top of your age group, this is your reminder to continue to work hard. The work never stops, no matter how good you are.
