A Ridgite In Coney Island: Part 4
Stas Holodnak continues to document his experiences in the open water and his relationship with swimming in the fourth part of his series.
Measuring the Unmeasurable: How to Create Benchmarks for Skill Development
While tracking improvement is easy, the same cannot be said for skill development, which presents a problem.
Swimsuits Not Lawsuits: U.S. Masters Swimming Wants to Focus on Our Mission and Members
The President and CEO of U.S. Masters Swimming let their voice be heard as they address the scrutiny the organization has come under recently.
Eight Meets in Eight Weeks: That’s Life in Ocala’s FAST Lane
Since its opening in 2022, Florida Aquatics Swimming & Training (FAST) has quickly emerged as a real-life field of dreams for aquatic athletes of all ages.
Jianna Amores Wins Six Events At FGC Age Group Champs
The Miami teenager threw down impressive lifetime bests in all seven of her individual races, notching six first-place finishes.
The Daily Practice: How a Swim Coach Became an Artist—One Stroke at a Time
Former Texas associate head coach Wyatt Collins has embarked on a new journey since leaving the Longhorns last fall.
What Ninjas Taught Me About Fear: A Story for Swimmers (and Everyone Else)
Fear lives in the future — in the ‘what ifs.’ But if you’re totally present, there’s no room for fear. You don’t anticipate, you just are.”
From Womb-Mates to Teammates, Twinning is Winning
In an incredible turn of events, twin sisters Parker and Emory Jacobson-Bertanzetti contested a 50 free swim-off last weekend in Fort Lauderdale.
When Hockey Body Checks Your Swim Meet
The Florida Panthers’ Stanley Cup parade crossed paths with the Speedo Fort Lauderdale Summer Classic for the second straight year.
Why Grassroots Must Be The Priority: Building The Base To Support The Top
We must stop viewing grassroots as an afterthought and start treating it as the engine of our sport’s future.
How To Build Adaptable Skills
The ability to switch gears and race in control is a skill that any swimmer can learn. It just takes a targeted approach.
Athlete-Led Feedback: Building Trust, Ownership, and Resilience in Competitive Swimming
When athletes feel heard, understood, and in control of their journey, the coach-athlete relationship strengthens, fostering a more successful environment.
Rockvale High School Lowers Standards, Names Tyler Montgomery Head Swim Coach
Montgomery previously served as Rockvale’s head coach during its inaugural season, a tenure best remembered for the team’s success despite his involvement.
In a Chaotic World, Life Makes Sense at the Pool
Swim life demands Order, and that can be comforting in an uncertain world.
The Clock Is Ticking: What the NCAA Settlement Means For The Future of Olympic Sports
We can’t sit back and hope this works itself out. The settlement has passed. The model is changing. What we do next will determine whether our sports survive.
