Shouts From the Stands: I’ll Fight for You, You Fight for Me, We’re Swimmers
The state of South Carolina’s swimming community is rallying to fight the loss of their second Division I swimming program in less than a decade.
5 Ways to Maximize Your Confidence
When we experience any degree of success, we learn to look for, and expect, good things to happen. You begin to feel in control of your life, and your sport. You might consider the following techniques to get you on a roll.
Michael Andrew 2014 FINA World Cup Video Diary – 3 Feature Videos
Michael Andrew continues to gain experience and improve as a swimmer, and his film-making skills appear to be improving as well. See all three feature videos here…
UC San Diego To Host A3 Performance Invitational
The A3 Invite is a three-day NCAA format competition with standard NCAA 24-place scoring. The competition will be held at ELAC’s indoor 25-yard, 8-lane facility.
Detroit Scott City – Swim Coach Confidential
The edition of Coaches’ Confidential spotlights Scott Whitbeck, Head Coach of the SUNY New Paltz men’s and women’s programs. This is his seventh year leading the Hawks, who swim in the Division III State University of New York Conference (SUNYAC).
7 Degrees of Coach Cradock – Swim Coach Confidential
Chad Cradock, head coach of the University of Maryland-Baltimore County (UMBC), is currently in his 14th season at UMBC and just celebrated his 200th dual meet win as a head coach.
Swimming Australia Previews 4th Night of 2014 Short Course Nationals
Australian and Commonwealth short course record holder in the women’s 100m backstroke, Emily Seebohm will be searching for her third…
Record 50+ Pros Coming to Race at Edmond, OK Pro-Am
Perennial fan favorites like David Plummer, Michael Andrew, Darian Townsend, and Josh Schneider will be there, in addition to many new Pros who will be coming to Oklahoma for the first time, like Nick Thoman, Connor Jaeger, and Megan Romano.
A3 Performance Signs Backstroke Star Bryce Bohman
Bohman: “I was ecstatic that A3 gave me the opportunity to represent such a great brand. I only expect great things from both myself and A3 Performance in the future.”
Steele Wisdom: Teamanship by Missy Franklin’s former club the Colorado Stars
Many teams request a Teamanship talk when doing camps for junior high and high school swimmers. During the presentation the team is given 10 minutes to give the TRAITS – VALUES and SKILLS they are developing and experiencing by being a team member.
PHOTO VAULT: TYR launches new Avictor tech suit
TYR Sport launched its new Avictor suit today. Check out this gallery of photos featuring the new Avictor suit and TYR athletes Matt Grevers, Megan Romano, Chloe Sutton and Ashley Twichell.
TYR Sport Unleashes New, American-Manufactured Tech Suit
“One of our core values at TYR is American ingenuity, and that undoubtedly shines through in the Avictor,” said Matt DiLorenzo, chief executive officer of TYR. “We are confident that our product is going to launch a new standard of tech suit performance.”
Race Club “Swimisodes” Launch Today: Breaststroke with Rebecca Soni
Race Club Swimisodes feature Olympians Rebecca Soni, Roland Schoeman, world champion Junya Koga, and world-class swimmers, Zach Hayden and Lexie Kelley.
Developing a Healthy Mindset of an Athlete
In a competitive environment where grit and toughness are respected, teaching young athletes how to take care of themselves physically and mentally is critical.
Ramp Up Your Freestyle Kick The Race Club Way – Swim Training
The propulsive power that one derives from the freestyle kick depends on pushing a large surface area backward in the water quickly. The backward movement of the kick occurs in the down kick and depends on the strong muscles of the quadriceps and the hip flexors to drive the foot back with speed, along with the core muscles.
