SPLASH! 10,000 Years of Swimming: Swimmers’ Lib
Great Britain’s gold medalists in the inaugural women’s 4×100 freestyle relay at the 1912 Olympics in Stockholm, all dressed for the 20th century.
SPLASH! 10,000 Years of Swimming: Professors, Purses and Impossible Feats
“In current dollars, winning Wrigley’s 1927 ‘ocean marathon’ from the California mainland to Santa Catalina Island was worth about $360,000.”
D3 NCAAs Cancelled: Notes From a Dad/Coach
“I think Thursday is an important reminder, no matter what, to be mindful of the things we are thankful for in our lives.”
SPLASH! 10,000 Years of Swimming: The Other (Wet) Renaissance
This drawing of a Peruvian aquatic mailman was based on a description by Alexander von Humboldt after his travels at the dawn of the 19th century.
SPLASH! 10,000 Years of Swimming: The First 9,000 Years
The first of a six-part series of adaptations from Howard Means’ book documenting the history of swimming.
Swim Mom Musings: Find Joy in the Journey
“Savor every second. Keep on fighting for your dreams forever. You are not just an athlete or just a swimmer. Embrace the joy.”
Shouts From The Stands: A Letter To Klete Keller
“We must do better to support one another and help us all develop into a more compassionate, more well-rounded community.”
Self Motivation Made Simple
Five motivation tips to help yourself in both swimming and life.
Shouts From The Stands: Swimming In A Post-Segregation America
“It is time for our great swim community to rise up to the occasion.”
Swim Mom Musings: A Tribute – I Am A Swimmer (From Mom To Daughter)
Swimming taught my daughter her character counts both in small acts of kindness and choices we make to change our world every day.
Ocean Or A Puddle: A Poem
Expressing the unique relationship so many swimmers have with the water.
A Swimmer’s 12 Days Of Christmas
A swimmer’s version of the famous Christmas carol “The Twelve Days of Christmas”.
Preparing For Your First Swim Meet
What do parents need to prepare for their child’s first swim meet?
Why College Swimming Is Worth Fighting For: A Parent’s Perspective
“College swimming is the pinnacle of achievement for most kids, ensuring it has a vibrant future means being vocal today.”
Life Lessons Learned from Swimming in the Eyes of a Physician
“You make sacrifices to reach the outcomes and you push through with small improvements adding up to success.”