SwimSwam Pulse: 72% of Voters Say Dressel Could Break 1:30
In the wake of Caeleb Dressel’s American record assault on the 200 IM and 100 breast, we asked fans what the all-time great sprinter could do in a 200 freestyle.
3 Big Eating Mistakes Swimmers Make on Race Day
You feel ready, but before you set off, there are three common mistakes swimmers make on, and just before, race day. Don’t let these dietary blunders jeopardize your performance on the big day.
Finding Mastery: Bob Bowman, ASU Swimming Head Coach
High performance psychologist, Dr. Michael Gervais, interviews people excelling in the most hostile environments to discover the mental skills used to push the boundaries. 2016 Olympic and ASU Head Coach Bob Bowman is the special guest.
Olympus Has Fallen. How Do We Rebuild Trust for Our Children’s Safety?
The following editorial is the opinion of its author, and does not necessarily represent the views of SwimSwam. American swimming,…
SwimSwam Pulse: Only 30% Pick Virginia To Win Women’s ACCs
About 4 out of 10 voters predicted Louisville to win the women’s ACC Championships, with only 30% picking eventual champions Virginia.
SwimSwam Pulse: Voters Most Excited For Pac-12 Women
Almost half of voters said they were most excited for the women’s Pac-12 Championships compared to the other four major conference meets to take place this month.
When Should Your Child Wear A Tech Suit?
“Southern California Swimming’s House of Delegates voted unanimously to prohibit the wearing of ‘Tech’ suits in Age Group competition at committee level (BRW), invitationals, dual/tri and intrasquads.”
SwimSwam Pulse: 50 Shootouts Most Popular Pro Swim Series Addition
Nearly half of the overall votes went to stroke 50 shooutouts, an overwhelming statement of support.
6 Ways Swim Parents Can Encourage Great Swimmer-Coach Relationships
As a parent, there are a few things we can do—or not do—to encourage healthy, working relationships between our swimmers and their coaches. Here are my six ways to building better relationships…
SwimSwam Pulse: 50% Supporting Lezak Squad in SwimSquad Race
By an overwhelming margin, fans selected Jason Lezak’s SwimSquad as their team of choice in this year’s SwimSquad Battle.
Opinion: New PSS Format Has Intriguing Potential, Early Wrinkles
While the adjustment to a wave of new changes wasn’t without some execution wrinkles, it also shows a remarkable amount of intriguing potential, particularly from a spectator standpoint.
Swimming with Siblings: Rivalry vs. Camaraderie
From Elizabeth Wickham: “4 Tips For Parents About Sibling Rivalry” As the oldest in my family, I have seen and…
SwimSwam Pulse: 78.8% Care More For SCY Than SCM
SwimSwam voters overwhelmingly voted in favor of short course yards, with almost 8 out of 10 voters selecting the yards system.
Why we should rotate our bodies in freestyle and backstroke
All of the elite swimmers of the world rotate their bodies along the long axis, the axis that their body is moving down the pool, while swimming freestyle and backstroke. They don’t just rotate a little bit. They rotate a lot. The question is, why?
5 Tips for Swim Parents on How to Encourage Your Swimmer
I was asked recently by a new swim parent on how to motivate your swimmer. The short answer is that you cannot motivate your child. Motivation comes from within.
