Sarah Sjostrom – Queen Of All The Sprints
Sarah Sjostrom had a remarkable World Championships in Budapest. She broke the World Records in the 50m and 100m freestyles, winning gold and silver in the individual events.
5 Tips For Swim Parents About The Journey
Swim parents share in the excitement and disappointments of our children’s journey in swimming.
SwimMom Musings: Take Your Mark
For as long as I can remember, I have been a swim mom. Summer League, high school, USA Swimming: they have filled my family’s lives with such profound joy, cherished friendships, and life lessons about laughter and loss.
Budapest Lane Changes Hold No Explanatory Effect On Speed
It is often the case where studies are concerned that positive results get published but negative results do not.
A Look At The Stats From Budapest World Championships
Now that the World Championships in Budapest have come to a close, let’s take a look back at the numbers and see what’s interesting.
Degrees of Dominance (with Peaty, Ledecky, and Sjostrom)
The numbers support what the eye can see: Adam Peaty is historically-dominant in the men’s breaststrokes.
In Praise Of Katie Meili
And all this brings me back to Katie Meili, daughter of my old college friend. Being a sports guy, I never anticipated that Jenny Thompson or Katie Meili could achieve these things.
USMS South Central LC Zone Championships
The USMS 2017 South Central LC Zone Chamionships meet was held at Texas A&M University on July 21-23 in a meet that saw dozens of new Zone Age Group records and one new USMS National Age Group Record.
Video: The Secret To Breaststroke Breakouts
Breastroke pullouts. Arguably the simplest breakout a swimmer can learn. But could you have been doing them wrong this entire time?
Sippy Woodhead’s Tips For SwimSwam Parents
Legendary swimmer Cynthia “Sippy” Woodhead broke her first world record at age 14 and won a silver medal in the 1984 Olympics six years later. She now enjoys life on deck as a swim parent.
Things To Focus On During The Summer Season
Of course, not everyone can say they are spending their summer training for the national championship meet.
SwimMom Musings: Long Goodbyes
Today is my birthday. My 14th Year as a swim mom and I’ll spend it at a meet.
Greenwyche Wins RCSL City Team Title
Greenwyche Pool slipped by Jones Valley for the overall team title at the 52nd Rocket City Swim League City Meet at the Huntsville Aquatic Center Sunday.
Video: An Olympian’s Meet Warm Up
Championship meet season is a complex time in every swimmer’s life.
Does My Swimmer Need Private Lessons?
I’ve read that private lessons for youth sports have become a multi-billion dollar industry. Do private lessons pay off? Are they necessary?
