Articles by SwimSwam Contributors

Paradigms and Narratives: The Stories We Tell Ultimately Repel

If there exists a bright future for swimming in the modern United States, we can no longer accept, foster, or reinforce our current narrative.

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The Imperative – Improved Technique Development: Volume 3

Swimmers. Coaches. Parents. Organizations. The time has come for a new narrative—and a new developmental model.

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The Fastest Heats In History Part II: 100 Butterfly

Caeleb Dressel and Kristof Milak produced two of the fastest swims in history in the Olympic final in 2021, with Dressel breaking the world record.

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Repetition Is Our Nemesis: Inconvenient Considerations For A Healthier Sport

If we want to build athletes who are not just fast, but resilient, healthy, and passionate for the long haul, we must rethink how we prescribe repetition.

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The Imperative – Improved Technique Development: Volume 2

Volume 2 dives into skill automation, re-automation and skill layering.

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USA Diving President Lee Michaud Issues Response To Open Letter

The USA Diving President publicly responds to criticisms of the organization made by former NCAA diver David Hoffer last month.

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The Magic of Swim Moms: A Mother’s Day Tribute

Swim moms are like magical fairies. You can’t always see them, but you know they’re there.

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Raised On The Pool Deck: How My Mom Built a Team and a Family

A heartfelt tribute from a daughter to her mother, esteemed swim coach Mary Korey, on Mother’s Day.

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Backstroke – The Tempo Stroke Volume 1: Foundations, The Tempo Cliff & Progress Sustainability

Diving into the relationship between stroke rate, stroke efficiency, and all things tempo when it comes to backstroke training.

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Shouts From The Stands: A New Era in American Swimming – The Canvas Is Ours to Paint

At the recent Pro Swim Series in Fort Lauderdale, we witnessed fast racing, a powerful reminder of the legacy and excellence in American swimming.

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2025 Pro Swim Series – Fort Lauderdale: A Perspective From the Outside Lane

While Olympians were lighting up the pool with record swims in Fort Lauderdale, others competing took in the full experience racing alongside their idols.

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What Did We Learn From Leon Marchand’s Return To Competition?

Marchand has a few areas of improvement to work on if he hopes to return to his Paris form at the World Championships this summer in Singapore.

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Not Just a Springboard: Why Diving Deserves a Seat at the Table in NCAA Athletics

Diving has long played the role of the quiet contributor in college athletics, often existing within the structure of swimming rather than alongside it.

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The Fastest Heats In History Part I: 400 Freestyle

Katie Ledecky and Ariarne Titmus have conistently raised the bar in the women’s 400 freestyle for over a decade.

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Why Swimming’s Future Depends on More Captains and Fewer Lone Wolves

Swimming is hard. Leading is even harder. But when the two are taught together, something incredible happens.

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