Steele Wisdom: 7 Visualization Drills for Fast Swimming
Steele’s coaching wisdom can be summed up simply: “It’s not what you do, but how you do it,” and “if it’s fun to watch, it’s fun to do”.
Kinetic Energy in Swimming – Part 2: The Core is King
Since we last caught up with Rebecca Westfall and Gary Sturdy’s exploration of swimming and physics, Rebecca’s has found a…
Lo Swim Photo Vault: Summer 2014
Lo Swim was founded in 2009 by former Cal and Davis swimmers Annie Babicz and Sheeva Van Gemeren. The two set out to create something they never had during their collegiate careers: a fashion forward suit that stood up to the intense demands of training.
Jolyn Fashion Photo Vault: September Lookbook
Photographer: Hailley Howard – Model: Tabitha Grayston – MUA: Marlaine Reiner – Produced & Styled: Mallyce Miller
A Racing Suit with a Wild Print? Arena Kicks off National Team-Inspiration Line with Limited Edition ST
National-Team Print at an Entry Level Price Aims to Inspire Age Group Swimmers
USRPT / Team Andrew Indie Swimming coming to ASCA
“As the interest in USRPT continues to grow worldwide, Team Andrew Indie Swimming has decided to provide a place for coaches interested in discussing their USRPT experience or raise questions about this approach in the ASCA Exhibit Hall, Booth 449.”
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1956 Grape-Nuts Commercial Stars Swim Coach Charles McCaffree #TBT
Coach Charles McCaffree was a pioneer in his era. During his Michigan State coaching career, his swimmers earned 322 All-America honors, claimed 34 Big Ten titles, and won 22 NCAA titles.
Coaches, Swimmers and Parents: Protect your Eyes!
Once upon a time, before I became a swimming coach and instructor at The Race Club, I was an eye surgeon. In fact, I operated on about 50,000 eyes over 25 years, trying to help people see better.
The Save Your Season Solution for Injured Swimmers
How do you keep your injured swimmers in training? (Featured Image: Alex Meyer, VASA Athlete)
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Why our brains do not like red-bottomed swimming pools
In the midst of Ledecky’s dominance, Phelps’ comeback, and the rest of Pan Pacs hubbub, I ask the readers of SwimSwam: Would we all love swimming so much if the bottom of the pool were red?
USA Swimming Foundation Fantasy Camps Offer Chance to Live Like an Olympian
The inaugural 2014 Youth Fantasy Camp for ages 12-17 will be held October 9–12, followed by an adult Fantasy Camp for ages 18 and older from October 17-19. Space is limited, with registration deadlines on September 3 for youth camp and September 10 for adult camp.
3 Tips to Make Your Swimsuit Last Longer
Is your swimwear not lasting as long as you would like? If you’re wearing your swimsuit in chlorinated water on a regular basis, there are few things to lengthen your swimsuits life.
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Building a Foundation for Success in Swimming
One of the best resources an athlete has access to is their coach. A suggestion from Michael Klueh, a Dolfin sponsored athlete and swimmer at Club Wolverine, is to have a goal meeting with your coach.
College Teammates: Your Swimming Support System
When your college career is over, and all is said and done, your swimming stats aren’t what’s most important about the sport. Nobody will remember who DQ’d that last relay to lose the meet, or who set what records when. The relationships you gain from your teammates in college are one of a kind; learn to leverage and appreciate them, and your school and swimming will take care of itself.
