A Swim Coach’s Review of “Killer Coach”
“Killer Coach” is a made-for-TV crime drama from Lifetime, which is a television network that produces original movies exclusively for your mom.
Swim Mom Musing: Blessed Beginnings
“This journey created memories that will last for a lifetime, and it produced special moments for the parents that left me breathless.”
Swim Mom: 6 Tips for Swim Parents About Seeing Things Differently
If we take anything away from these uncertain days, maybe it’s not to sweat the small stuff and appreciate what we have.
Girls Speak Up: Becoming Advocates for Safe Sport
Holton-Arms School freshman Josephina Wang has started an initiative called “Girls Speak Up” with the goal of empowering female swimmers.
Anthony Ervin: Ink and Water
“I don’t look like Tony, sound like Tony, or even remotely sprint like Tony. But put us both in jammers, caps, and goggles and it’s a different story.”
Don’t Forget Your Superpowers
For the competitive swimmer, this time of quarantine, closure, and cancellation could present enormous difficulty. They call for some kind of superpower.
Hunting Down Professional Swimmers
Avery Brundage had “somehow decided that lifeguards were paid professionals and thereby ineligible for AAU, Olympic, and, by extension, NCAA competition.”
The Dark Side of Super Success
“Shut up and just go for it,” Austrian Olympic medalist Markus Rogan would tell himself throughout his career. “All the while, I never asked myself why.”
No Big Deal, Really!
In July of 1976, Bobbi Fiedler-Prinslow became the first female swimmer at the United States Military Academy. “What’s the big deal?” she says.
HOPE FLOATS FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES NATIONAL WATER SAFETY MONTH
Hope Floats Foundation announces a National Water Safety Month Social Media campaign to equip families with knowledge to help prevent childhood drownings.
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Why Does My Swim Bag Smell?
We have all left a wet towel in our swim bag overnight or for a couple of days only to open the bag to a rather pungent smell.
8 Ways To Make Your Swim Meet More Sustainable
Swim meets, from small summer leagues to the Olympic Trials, can have a negative effect on the environment. Taking certain steps can help reduce this impact.
Natalie Coughlin: Winemaker, Cookbook Author & 12-Time Olympic Medalist
While she hasn’t explicitly used the word “retirement” for her swimming, Coughlin has transitioned to a second career as a cookbook author and winemaker.
Swim Mom: 11 Things I Miss About Swimming
With “shelter in place” going on for more than 30 days, I really miss swimming. Here are 11 things I miss about the sport more than I expected.
