Why I Believe in Practice
I believe nothing is worse than jumping in the pool at the start of practice but nothing is better than leaving at 8 a.m. with wet hair and the day started.
Values And Behavior Net Great Club Swimming Culture
Just as clubs must set their vision for the next three years, they must also be purposeful in developing their values.
Summer Love
How beginning with summer league helped a young swimmer find a passion that has carried her all the way up to the start of university.
Confessions of a Helicopter Swim Mom
As helicopter moms, we must retire our wings, but we can still walk beside our children as their biggest fan on solid ground.
Montana Loses A Six-Decade Champion of Swimming: Robert Scott “Bob” McKinnon
McKinnon was a Montana Master’s Swimming record holder, former top-10 ranked Master’s Nationals swimmer, and a championship high school and club coach.
The Swimmers Who Have Left Us
“Oh, you splendid living swimmers, delight in every splash in sunshine and in squall — for someday you will join them on the longest lap of all.”
Growing Up In A Swimmers Body: What It Taught Me
“Be confident in yourself, don’t confine yourself to stereotypical norms, you are designed to stand out.”
George Sampson: More Than a Swim Coach
One of George’s former swimmers on her experience with the coach who became like a father figure to her. Sampson recently passed away.
One Brief Shining Moment: Meeting the Legendary US Swim Coach Charles E Silvia
Silvia was one of the early pioneers of this life-saving skill which has saved countless lives over many decades worldwide.
To The Class of 2024: Some Recruiting Advice From A 2023 Swimmer
A member of the 2023 NCAA recruiting class shares some advice and tips on the recruiting process for this year’s crop of student-athletes.
SFTS: The Grind Never Stops – Summer Training At The High School Level
“The moment summer training commences, it becomes our summer; exceptionally challenging but an absolute blast.”
The Watermen: The Underdog Story Behind The Birth of American Swimming
Book Excerpt: The Watermen reveals the incredible underdog story of the birth of American swimming and its first swimmer to win Olympic gold.
“Thank You” For A Great Season
A thank you letter from swimmer to coach upon the conclusion of the past season in the pool.
A Modest Comeback Continues
Part 2 of a series documenting a former swimmer’s journey back to the pool.
Shouts From The Stands: How I Keep Swimming With An Electrolyte Imbalance
Paying attention to the little things, like electrolytes, can make all the difference in training plateaus or personal bests.
