John Leonard Open Letter To FINA Coaches Commission: Get Out
ASCA head John Leonard has written another open letter, this time calling for members of FINA’s Coaches Commission to leave their posts.
Not Paying NCAA Athletes Is Immoral – Here’s A Solution
Yet when I watch these world-class athletes, my excitement is intertwined with a sickening emotion—the understanding that these athletes aren’t paid.
What Will Competitive Swimming Look Like in 100 Years?
While there will certainly be unpredictable changes, here are a few thoughts on what swimming will look like in 100 years, as well as the factors that will drive the biggest changes…
Transitioning Into The “Swammer” Life
No one really prepares you for the moment when you completely stop all you have ever known for the past 18 years.
Conor Dwyer: Why Hard Work Beats Talent That Doesn’t Work Hard
Olympic champion Conor Dwyer gets the Rich Roll bump on the Rich Roll Podcast.
4 Nutrition Tips To Get You Ready For You Swimming Workouts
When you’re heading to your next swimming workout, from work or class, nutrition may be the last thing on your mind. However, the right nutrition can be the difference between you crashing mid-workout out having a great session.
6 Tricks To Prevent Sleep Deprivation Before Race Day
We’ve mentioned before how important sleep is for swimmers and how it can impact your overall health and athletic training program.
3 Secrets To Smart Eating For Swimmers On Race Day
Swimmers know how critical timing is, and timing your meals on race day is just as important in helping you reach your competitive best.
When It Comes To Swimming, Be Selfish
I was always taught to treat others like how I wanted others to treat me. While this is true, in the sport of swimming and in life, you have to be selfish if you want to survive the grind.
Championship Season Swimming – Get Ready
Championship season beckons. Over the next 3 weeks, the best of the best will converge for the biggest tournaments of the year.
Party in the MIAA: Kalamazoo’s Conference Themes & Why They Matter
There’s at least one on every team: the oddball swimmer (or diver) who dresses up in funny outfits at major meets and cheers on the rest of the team with emphatic zeal, livening the mood and siphoning some of the stress out of the air. In the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association, or MIAA, team costumes and MIAA “themes” are the norm for Kalamazoo College.
Shouts From the Stands: What’s It Like To Have a State Title Stolen From You?
SwimSwam welcomes reader submissions about all topics aquatic, and if it’s well-written and well-thought, we might just post it under…
Shouts From the Stands: The Day Michael Phelps Called Me
One lucky swimmer from Kansas got a call from a very special hero of his last year.
Who’s Next? The Modern Elite Swimmer With A Business Mind
So my next question is, who is the next elite swimmer ready to take the lead?
Finding Happiness, Even In Failure
As swimmers we function by setting goals. We set a goal, we miss it, and we try again. We achieve a goal, and then we set a new one. Failure is part of the process and I had failed repeatedly.
