New Teen Novel Stars a Swimmer
What would it take to keep you out of the water? In A Matter of Heart, a new novel from Random House for teens 12 and up, that’s the question that faces 16-year-old Abby Lipman.
How to Become a Smarter Goal-Setter
A specific goal has a much greater chance of being accomplished than a general goal. To set a specific goal you must answer six “W” questions…
Remembering Nebraska Swimmer Jon Nelson
Jon came from Storm Lake, Iowa as a :54 second hundred freestyler and ended his career as the team captain of one of the best men’s teams in the country.
Funky Trunks Model Debuts in Kazan at World Championships
Kurt Herzog realised a lifelong dream when he was selected to make his Australian swimming team debut at the World Championships. Waves roll in behind Herzog as he models the new Funky Trunks range in Sydney.
Chasing the Olympic Dream with Kristy Kowal
Kristy Kowal: “Two weeks before the 1996 Olympic Trials, I had broken the national high school record, unshaved and unrested, so I felt that I was on a great path to swimming fast. However, Trials was the absolute scariest meet I have ever been to.”
Five Fresh Starts to a New Season of Swim Parenting
We’re coming up on a new swim season. Our kids have had a couple weeks off and we’ve enjoyed a short summer vacation. School is starting up and it’s time for our kids to jump back into the pool.
USA Swimming Foundation and Swimming Saves Lives Foundation Partner
The USA Swimming Foundation and the Swimming Saves Lives Foundation, a subsidiary of U.S. Masters Swimming, have formed an affiliation of collaboration in support of learn-to-swim and water safety nationwide.
5 Chemistry Lessons Every Swimmer Should Know
For student swimmers, back-to-school also means heading back to the pool. Here’s five swimming-related chemistry lessons to kick off the back-to-school season.
A Swim Mom Bucket List for a New Season
Bucket lists are all the rage these days, so here is my version for swim moms (and dads).
Angry Birds Line Of Aquatics Products to Launch at SwimOutlet.com
Rovio, creators of Angry Birds™ have agreed to a licensing partnership that will see SwimOutlet.com create a range of swimming…
I’m a College Swim Parent; Now What Do I Do?
Your child is 18 years old, a graduate from high school and ready to start his/her next chapter hundreds of miles away from you. What do you do now?
Defending AAC Champions SMU Announce 2015-16 Schedule
The 22nd annual SMU Classic will take place in Lewisville Oct. 16-17 featuring UCLA, Florida State, Missouri, Louisville and TCU.
Mallory Weggemann proves setbacks are temporary
January 21, 2008 was like any other winter day in Minneapolis, Minnesota – a balmy four degrees outside. That day,…
How Freshmen College Swimmers Can Deal With Homesickness
Being away from home for the first time is an experience much like the recruiting process. You can go “nuts” or you can make the best of it. It is strictly up to you.
