20 Swimmer Stereotypes We Love and Hate
Swimmers are a breed apart. Here are some of the characters we share the lane and the pool with at practice and in competition.
7 Things Your Swim Coach Wants You to Know
Your swim coach will be teacher, counselor and friend to you over the course of your career in the pool. Here are 7 things they would like you to remember.
Want to Be Mentally Tougher This Season? Sleep More
Mental toughness isn’t just about being more gritty than the next swimmer; it’s about taking care of yourself between practices.
Jon Sieben and the Power of Rocking the Underdog Mindset
17-year old Jon Sieben pulled off one of the greatest upsets in swimming history at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. Here’s how it went down.
How Swimmers Can Learn to Be More Present in the Pool
When swimmers are present in the water they work harder, have more fun, and practice goes by faster. Here’s how to be more present.
Tired of Choking on Race Day? This Book Can Help
You’ve worked hard in practice all season. Here’s how to maximize your hard work and commitment on race day when the pressure is on.
Missy Franklin’s Strategy for Building Self-Confidence Before Competition
Missy Franklin captivated the world during her reign as one of the best swimmers on the planet. Here’s one way she built her confidence before competition.
Surprise: Hard Workouts Make Us Grouchy (and What We Can Do About It)
Breaking news you already knew–tough bouts of training make you cranky. Here’s how to cope during hard stretches of training.
When You Don’t Feel Motivated to Go to Practice
No matter how committed you are to your goals there will be days where the last thing you want to do is go to the pool. Here’s what to focus on.
Rowdy Gaines and the Importance of Swimming Regret-Free
The greatest pain comes not in the water. It’s wondering if we could have pushed ourselves a little further. Dealing with the elusive “what if?”
How to Stop Overthinking so You Can Swim Your Best
At some point most swimmers have suffered the ill effects of overthinking. Here’s how to pump the brakes on overthinking in the pool.
How to Swim Like a Monster Under Pressure
Fed up with not being able to rise to the occasion when the pressure is on? Here’s your guide to performing at your best when it matters most.
You don’t have to go to practice today. You get to.
The grind of our sport can make us lose perspective of the fact that we actually get to do this sport. Here’s a little reminder to be grateful for the journey
“I worry that I am going to swim bad and not achieve my goals.”
Worrying about how we are going to swim is normal. But how accurate do you think those worries turn out to be? As it turns out, not very.
Here’s Your First Step to More Self-Confidence This Season
For the swimmer who struggles with being consistently confident, there is a simple exercise they can do to get them focused on the right things. Here’s how.
