Articles by SwimSwam Contributors

Swimmer’s Tribute To Gennadi Touretski

Gennadi Touretski was responsible for guiding the careers of some of the greatest swimmers the sport has produced, including Alexander Popov and Michael Klim.

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Moving The Swimming Needle Forward

With nothing pre-planned, Don Shive executed the first known flip-turn during a race competing for Army in a dual meet against Navy.

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Survey: Coaching Styles Influence on Motivation and Performance

Fill out the survey that will study how different coaching styles impact the motivation and performance of athletes.

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Shouts From The Stands: My Passion, My Dream – Lives On

“In order to achieve my dream, I will have to take things day by day.”

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Ask Swim Mom: Anxiety or Arrhythmia?

As parents, we can learn from psychologists and doctors on how we can help our children with anxiety.

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Teaching vs Training: A Coaching Guide

Injuries due to overuse are a common source of pain in competitive swimmers.

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Shouts From The Stands: The Perfect Race – A Narrative Visualization

“You glance up at the scoreboard, and the pain begins rushing in along with the emotions, because you just smashed your goal.”

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Do You Know The Part Personality Plays In Your Coach-Athlete Relationships?

Understanding how different coach-athlete personalities react and interact with each other is a new area of Sports Psychology.

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Swim Mom Musings: College Sports In The COVID Era

“We are being challenged now in ways we might have never imagined. But there are lessons to be learned and victories to be realized.”

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Shouts From The Stands: NCAA Swimming Should Be a Spring Sport For 2020-21

“If we want to save our seasons for our teams and athletes, now is the time to take bold action,” says Franklin & Marshall head coach Ben Delia.

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Swim Mom: Help Your Child Handle Disappointment

How our kids are handling disappointment may vary from day to day and is challenging to say the least. It’s also stressful and worrisome for parents, too.

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Swim Advice For Non-Swimming Moments: Reflections From A Forthcoming Swammer

“We remain the same people we were before COVID-19, just now with more experience. With that, I remind you all to #SwimOn.”

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Is Fitness The Key To Swimming Faster? Are You Sure?

Janet Evans, one of the greatest freestylers of all-time, had one attribute that towered over her competition: her breathing ranges.

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Shouts From The Stands: 2022 Men’s NCAA Swimming Dual Meet Championships

What could college swimming look like in two years if the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect sports competitions?

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How Breaststroke Became Two Strokes, And How One Swimmer Took Full Advantage

When butterfly split from breaststroke and a fourth stroke was created, Don Kutyna launched from mediocrity to national prominence.

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