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College Recruiting, It’s a Business

Like it or not, college recruiting is a business. One of the primary jobs of a college coach is to sign the best swimmers for the least amount of money. Yes they are looking for strong students and good people, but they also need to put together the fastest team within their scholarship limitations.

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The 4 Best Swim Fads that Left Too Soon – #TBT

There have always been new fads that seemed like they’d be the next big thing in the sport of swimming only to be forgotten as quickly as they appeared. These are ideas and products that swam their way into our hearts one season, only to fade away into obscurity in the next.

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Shout From The Stands: Why We Should Eliminate Morning Practice During School

Early morning practice Sessions During School Year Compromise Student Health and Performance!

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Big Ten Women Sign 6 to Letters of Intent in Early Period

Northwestern Wildcats sign 6 women from familiar territory

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The Best Kept Secret in Swimming is Finally Out!

IKKOS introduces a new feature of their learning method: CopyMe by IKKOS!

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Wilton Y Wahoos complete 2 breast cancer awareness meets

This was the first time the Wahoos have held a fundraising meet of this kind and plan on organizing future breast cancer awareness events.

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NLI Signing Photos: Georgetown Prep, Scottsdale Aquatic Club and more

NLI Signing Photos: Georgetown Prep, Scottsdale Aquatic Club, Regis Jesuit, Sierra Marlins and Columbus North.

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3 Ways to Improve your Bodyline

Courtesy of BridgeAthletic In swimming, there are countless ways to improve your speed through the water. Proper technique in your…

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Olympic Star Nathan Adrian to Headline Edmond, OK Pro-Am

Nathan will be swimming the Pro maximum of 4 events: the 50, 100, 200 free and the 100 fly. Nathan is the fastest American ever in the 50 yard free (18.6) and 100 yard free (41.0).

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Xmetrics Surpasses Indiegogo Campaign Goal with 30 Days Left To Go

Xmetrics is a wearable device that can be worn on the back of the head, extremely ergonomic and lightweight.

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Wisconsin’s Erin Fons Commits to Minnesota State Moorhead

Erin Fons, a senior at Deforest High School in Deforest, Wisconsin and the DFAC Swimming Club, has made a verbal commitment to Minnesota State Moorhead for 2015-16.

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You can soon CopyMe by IKKOS

IKKOS is an innovative learning system that rapidly teaches anyone who wants to learn or relearn physical movement – in minutes.

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MEET NOTES: Utah Swimming and Diving to battle Cal on Friday

The Utah women’s swimming and diving team will host No. 4 Cal this Friday, Nov. 14 at Ute Natatorium in Salt Lake City. The meet is scheduled to get underway at 2 p.m.

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Keepin’ the Water Blue With Coach Cavataro – Swim Coach Confidential

Coach Cavataro is in his 34th season as head coach of the Gaels. His wildly successful tenure at Iona College has been highlighted by leading swimmers to NCAA-qualifying swims, numerous conference championships, and Senior National swims.

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Liam Holt Verbally Commits to Wyoming Cowboys

Missourian Liam Holt has verbally committed to the Wyoming Cowboys.

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