10 Female Swimmer Problems
There are a lot of aspects and experiences unique to the female swimmer. I laugh about these a lot with my swimmer girls, and maybe you do too. Here are 10 Female Swimmer Problems…
Bowman’s Second Shot at NCAA Coaching Proving to be an Early Success
It’s not that Bob Bowman failed at Michigan. The coach who, in 2004, was known for mentoring the teenager who was…
Devin Murphy As Expert Race Club Coach In Islamorada, Florida
Devin came from Pipeline Swimming in Tampa, Florida where he coached Junior National and Junior Olympic qualifiers as well as High School State Champions and the Bosnian National Record Holder in the 50 and 100 Freestyle.
Shouts From The Stands: Hampton Aquatic Center
SwimSwam welcomes reader submissions about all topics aquatic, and if it’s well-written and well-thought, we might just post it under…
Why Not Dream a Little Bigger?
Today a swimmer will make the decision to be better than they were yesterday in the pool. Will that swimmer be you?
Join 3x Olympian Nathan Adrian at the Sussex County YMCA
Saturday, Nov 19th, swimmers will have the once in a lifetime opportunity to spend 3 hours working with American Record Holder Nathan Adrian and the Captain of 2000 Olympic Swim Team Josh Davis.
Peeing in the Pool. What Can Be Done?
A passionate plea from a former swimmer, swim coach, and now pool design professional. Please, the culturally accepted practice of…
#SwimSwamTheVote: Adrian/Ervin Ticket Prevails In SwimSwam Polls
Those connected to social media (and in 2016, who isn’t?) will remember yesterday’s most important ballot – the one posed by…
6 Things Parents of Non-Swimmers Don’t Understand
I was criticized more than once by parents of non-swimmers and teachers because of my kids’ year-round commitment to swimming. “Aren’t you worried that your kids lives are too narrow?” they asked.
12 Tips for Parents about College vs. Club Meets
After 15 years as an age group swim mom, this is my first year as a parent of a college swimmer. I love both roles, but there are big differences between the two. Especially at swim meets.
10 Words That Have a Completely Different Meaning to Swimmers
There is no doubt that swimming, like any sport, has its own specialized vocabulary. But there are also some everyday words that have a completely different meaning to swimmers.
3 Ways Swim Club Parent Boards Can Avoid Embezzlement
When I read about the $266K alleged embezzlement at a nearby swim team, I was shocked. How was that possible? After reflecting on my years as a board member, I realized that yes—it could happen.
Righting the [Sportsman]ship: What Sets Swimming Apart
If swimming had its own State of the Union Address, how would we rate the level of sportsmanship post-Rio 2016?
Avoiding Low Back Pain in Swimming | BridgeAthletic
Low back pain (LBP) can greatly hinder both performance and mobility.
Excelle Sports Travel Talks with Elizabeth Beisel and Allison Schmitt
Olympic swimmers Elizabeth Beisel and Allison Schmitt have some travel stories to tell.
