16 Things You Didn’t Know About Ryan Lochte
Here are 16 things you probably didn’t know about one of the top swim stars on the planet, Ryan Lochte.
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Mark Spitz
The fastest moustache to ever graze the pool, here are ten things you didn’t know about one of the greatest swimmers in history, Mark Spitz.
The 7 Curses of Being a Talented Swimmer
If you’ve spent longer than 5 minutes on a pool deck you’ve heard a coach or parent talk about how talented a swimmer is. Here are the downsides to being labeled as such.
The Swimmer’s Guide to Staying Focused During Practice
For the casual observer our sport likely seems exceedingly monotonous. Head down, swimming around the black line like a drunk goldfish.
8 Ways to Develop Self-Discipline for Swimmers
Self-discipline, self-control or willpower, there are numerous ways to label what it is to have the mindset and fortitude to do the things that you have to do, even when you simply don’t feel like it or feel up to it.
5 Habits of Mentally Tough Swimmers
Internal fortitude. These words usually get tossed around when coaches discuss elite swimmers. Here are 5 habits of mentally tough swimmers.
7 Things You Should Know About Alexander Popov
One of the all-time greats, Alex Popov of Russia dominated the sprint freestyle events in the 1990’s. Here are 7 things you might not have known about the Sprint Tsar.
How to Train Around Swimmer’s Shoulder
Swimmer’s shoulder is practically a rite of passage for swimmers. Here are some ideas for training around it when it does happen.
The Seminole Aquatics Kick Set: Race Hard, Kick Faster
Tony Ackerson of Seminole Aquatics shares a great kick set to stoke the competitive fires of your swimmers and also get them kicking faster.
How to Boost Your Kick at the End of Your Races
There is no worse feeling than our legs failing us at the end of a race. Today’s set will help your body train and power through that moment where your legs want to collapse.
Want to Achieve Big Things with Your Swimming? Start Small. Here’s Why.
Ready to smash some big goals, but aren’t sure where or how to begin? Start small. Here’s why.
Develop a More Balanced Underwater Dolphin Kick with Fish Kicks
The underwater dolphin kick has become an indispensable part of every swimmer’s arsenal. Todd Hoffmeier of Greater Tampa Swim Association…
How to Power Up Your Kick with NTC Aquatics
Ready to crank up your flutter kick in the pool? Here’s a swim practice from NTC Aquatics that is designed to do just that.
The Wishlist: 16 Gifts Swimmers Really, Really Want
Tight lane ropes, pace clocks that are easy to read, and lane-mates that can circle swim properly. Here 16 ideas for presents that swimmers actually want.
Why Kids Stop Swimming
With a focus on growing the sport, it’s worth considering why kids already in the sport end up leaving it. Here is why.
