Ultra Short Race Pace Training – The Overload Principle
Courtesy of Ultra Short Race Pace Training International Association – USRPTIA
Bolles Boys Look to Repeat as Winter Juniors (East) Champs
Coming off a sizzling Fall High School season, the Bolles Sharks boys are looking to repeat as team champions at Winter Junior Championships (East) this week
Personal Bests: 6 Things To Consider When It Does Not Happen
Courtesy and written by Andrew Beggs With many swimmers well into the midst of their short course season, I thought…
Female Athletes And Body Image
Courtesy of and written by Laura Quilter. New Zealand representative swimmer and lifesaver with an affinity for writing. Hoping to take what…
How to Speed Up Your Kick from Hip to Knee to Ankle
The amount of propulsion generated by the kick is arguably the most important difference among fast and not-so-fast swimmers.
4 Tips On How To Be A Great Swim Parent
We try our best at swim parenting and I don’t know a single swim parent who wants to be the reason our kids get stressed or want to quit.
It’s Time To Jump In Feet First And Sink Or Swim
It’s been about 14 months since I took up competitive swimming. I grew up with a pool in my backyard, but never began training with purpose until I was nearly 53 years old.
Six Bad Gym Habits
Bad gym habits. We all have them and we all don’t like to admit that they are there. But, let’s just own our bad habits and fix them!
5 Tips for When Your Swim Parenting Days Are Numbered
There will come a time when we no longer drive our kids to practice, set up for meets, or drive out of town for meets. With all the time and energy being a swim family, what are parents to do when it’s over?
Take Part In The Season Of Giving With Athletes Connected
Ninety percent of student-athletes who are struggling with mental health issues do not seek professional help, according to survey research….
Swimming & What I Learned
Swimming is a big force behind who I am today as a person. The way I think. The way I…
How To Improve Freestyle Kicking – Video
The speed of the freestyle kick is the baseline speed for your freestyle. The higher the baseline speed (kick speed), the faster you will swim, after adding your pulling motion and body rotation.
Six Thoughts For Swim Parents About Best Times
While volunteering, I overheard several parents wondering why their kids weren’t getting best times. Although it’s best not to focus on our swimmers’ times, in reality, it’s hard not to.
An Open Letter To My College Bound Athlete
A few days back I sat with your dad and watched you sign “the letter,” officially committing to be a college swimmer. I am sure the emotions that soared through my veins were experienced by thousands of parents last week and will be replayed again in April.
The Swim Meet Crisis Action Plan
The Swim Meet Crisis Action Plan: Your Child is in Tears on the Pool Deck. Here’s What to do.
