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Two Secrets of College Recruiting: Shoe Size and Kicking Ability

College swim coaches are all strapped for time. Only a handful of programs have big staffs with recruiting coordinators. The rest of the coaches have to do everything themselves, maybe with help from a grad assistant.

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Olympic Diver Nick McCrory to Train at Indiana Until Rio 2016

Nick McCrory will make his Indiana debut at a “mock Olympic Trials” meet next weekend.

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Swim Training: How to Generate a More Powerful Catch

Building strength through swimming alone can be difficult. With proper strength training on land, and with resistance tools like stretch cords and parachutes in the water, swimmers will increase their power with each stroke.

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Swim Gear: Funky Trunks Launches Apex Performance Jammer

The APEX Performance Suits uses advanced waterproofing fabric to cut through the water.

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Missy Franklin, I Challenge You

Adlai Pappy and Eli Cornblath challenge Olympic gold medalist Missy Franklin for a cause, the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA).

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2014 USA Swimming Foundation Fantasy Camps Headlined by 8 Olympians and Olympic Coaches

The Youth Fantasy Camp will feature coaches David Marsh and Todd Schmitz, current National Team athlete Anthony Ervin, and swimming icon Mel Stewart. The Adult Fantasy Camp will feature coach Bruce Gemmel, current National Team athlete Nathan Adrian, and swimming icons Rowdy Gaines and Debbie Meyer.

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The Mad Swim: Mozambique to Madagascar, 460km braving Sharks

Swimming News / Swimming video is courtesy of One Epic Show. Via Youtube: The mad swim a real true South…

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Brain-based movement learning for swimmers – TED x Video

Sean Hutchison, former U.S. Olympic coach and the inventor of IKKOS, explains his patented, brain-based movement learning system.

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From a Swimmer’s Perspective: Air Quality

Contributor Lauren Perdue is a 2012 Olympic Gold Medalist and one of the most decorated swimmers in ACC History.

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Blucore introduces the Corsuit

For over three years now, swimmers have struggled to reach the times set during the era of the Supersuit. Now Blucore is doing something about it, with the release of the Corsuit.

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San Diego CIF Division2 Championships Photo Vault

A ton of fast swimming up and down the Golden State the past few weekends as the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF)…

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Swim Job: Greensboro Aquatic Center Seeks Aquatic Competitive Coordinator

The Greensboro Aquatic Center has an opening for a Position in the competitive programming side.

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Swim Job: Saudi Swimming Seeks Program Development Coach

Saudi Swimming is pleased to invite applications from all suitably qualified candidates for the position of a Program Development Coach to operate out of one of our Olympic 50 meter facilities in Saudi Arabia.

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Michael Andrew 2014 Mesa Swimming Photo Vault

Many thanks to Mike Lewis – olavistaphotography.com — for these great swimming photos.

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USA Women Advance To Semifinals With 17-1 Victory Over Venezuela

The USA Women made quick work of Venezuela, winning 17-1, en route to clinching a spot in the semifinals of…

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