Articles by SwimSwam Contributors

Not Paying NCAA Athletes Is Immoral – Here’s A Solution

Yet when I watch these world-class athletes, my excitement is intertwined with a sickening emotion—the understanding that these athletes aren’t paid.

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FINIS Set Of The Week: The Dreaded But Necessary Test Set

This was the primary test set that we did to evaluate where we were at in our training.

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Video: Swim Faster Using A Brick

One of the coolest things we’ve had the opportunity of doing since starting this channel is trying out a bunch of cutting edge training products.

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The Final Frontier Of Fast Swimming

After every Olympic Games, and after more records fall, the same question keeps coming up: How do swimmers keep getting faster?

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Transitioning Into The “Swammer” Life

No one really prepares you for the moment when you completely stop all you have ever known for the past 18 years.

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5 Reasons Why Your Kids Should Compete In High School Swim

I helped out at a high school swim meet last week and it reminded me of how exciting the high school season can be.

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Former N. Dakota Coach Speaks Out On Program Cut

Most of the aquatic community already know what unfortunately happened this week to one of the most successful college Swimming program in the nation in the last 3 decades: the Men and Women Swimming and Diving programs from the University of North Dakota has been discontinued (cut!!!)

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Advice For Your First Year Of College, Swimmers – By College Swimmers

“There’s a good chance you’ll get worse before you get better. Stay patient, be confident in the changes you’re making (in your training/strokes, schedule changes).”

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Caeleb Dressel Breaks All Of Your Time Converters

This past weekend at NCAA championships, Florida’s Caeleb Dressel broke his own national record in the 100 yard freestyle with a jaw-dropping 40.00.

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The Power Of Nutrient Dense Foods

When it comes to athletes and food, eating for increased energy, power, stamina and optimal recovery time is the goal. Nutrient dense foods, along with nutrient timing are the keys to making that happen.

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The Ultimate Swim: The 12,000 IM

The 12,000 IM. 3,000 yards of butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, and freestyle. Has it ever been done? Frankly, should it ever…

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Video: How To Become An Olympic Medalist In Backstroke

We’ve been lucky enough to become friends with some of the most accomplished swimmers out there.

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The 2017 Plymouth Leander Harwich Cup National Qualifier

After a highly successful 2016 National Qualifier, the Plymouth Leander Swimming club is ready to welcome teams from across the UK and around the world to the 2017 Harwich Cup National Qualifier from May 27-29, 2017.

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When Should Your Child And Age Group Swimmer Wear A Tech Suit?

One coach, who lives in an area without tech suit rules, said families leave teams over suit rules. Plus, he doesn’t like playing the “suit cop” at meets. He lets parents and swimmers make the decision, but puts his ideals and preferences out there for everyone to know.

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Raising A Champion – Tori Trees Smith and John Smith

Author Eney Jones takes us up-close and personal with Tori Trees Smith and John Smith, parents of Olympic athlete Clark…

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