The Secrets of College Recruiting
Rick Paine: “I have been in the recruiting business for over 30 years; 17 as a D-I coach and Recruiting Coordinator and 13 years as the Director of Swimming for American College Connection. I have learned what certain coaches look for in recruits…”
Happy 34th Birthday Ian Crocker!
Here’s a little more info about the birthday boy, from Josh Davis and the Mutual of Omaha BREAKOUT Swim Clinic.
Michael ‘F’ Phelps: His Middle Initial Can Mean So Many Things
Michael Fred Phelps – but, for what else could the ‘F’ stand?
You Are Invited
This focus group and survey will be done by Krista Kezbers, who is finishing her Ph. D.
How to Improve Your Start from the Block – Fast Swimming Starts
The energy that the head provides on the start is related to the square of the speed at which it is lifted.
5 Swim Parent Tips About a New Coach
How do you help your child adjust to a new coach?
Feud Nation: Ryan Lochte vs. Michael Phelps
Watch my brother Adam and I debate whether between Ryan Lochte and Michael Phelps.
SFTS: Can Utilizing Ryan Lochte Be A Win For Your Brand?
Evan Morgenstein, founder and CEO of several talent and corporate representation agencies including PMG Sports, CelebExperts and others has represented…
6 Pursuits for Michael Phelps to Consider
“Fourth: Drive across America.” Here are six things Michael Phelps should consider pursing now that he is retired.
Shouts From the Stands: Where’s The Silver Lining
“When something bad happens, you have three choices. You can either let it define you, let it destroy you, or you can let it strengthen you.”- Unknown
Shouts From the Stands: Do Not Be Perfect
“Each season would come and go, each summer I would vow to overcome my mental weaknesses and challenges” a piece by Katie Kaestner
How to Separate Yourself from the Thousands of Recruits Out There
If you want to swim in college, you have to work at it. Don’t expect the coaches to come to you.
How to improve your start from the block
With the introduction of the back wedge, virtually all swimmers adopted the track start. Regardless of the type of start used, the favorable angle of the back wedge increases the potential force from the feet using the track start.
Rio Olympic Test Event Showed Same Pool Bias (2.0)
Barry Revzin goes even more in depth on the Rio pool, sharing his data.