Pro Talk: Performance-Enhancing Drugs
In part 2 of the Florida Swim Network’s “Pro Talk” series with Eric McGinnis, Roy Burch, and Elvis Burrows, the…
5 Misconceptions of Gold Medal Clubs and the Truth
Swimming for a gold medal club is tough. Here are five misconceptions about gold medal clubs that always win the state meet.
THE VIKING MANIFESTO Part 7: How Do I Get Started on the LCHF Diet?
This week, the Swim Viking dives into the specifics of how to put a low-carb, high-fat diet into action.
When you are a swim coach and your child swims do you buy the expensive kneeskin suit for your kid?
A Division I head swimming coach struggles over whether or not to buy the expensive kneeskin suits for his kids, only 7 and 10 years old. What would you do?
4 Things to Do to Get Your Mind Right Pre-Race
Mental noise, internal and external pressure, and the environment can greatly determine any race’s success.
THE VIKING MANIFESTO Part 6: USRPT. Duh…
In part 6, the Viking forays into training styles and tackles the ever-popular and ever-contentious Ultra-Short Race Pace Training, or USRPT.
On the Outside Looking In: Race in Swimming
This opinion piece is courtesy of Franco Pacheco. There is a moment when an athlete or coach walks onto a…
7 Ways to be a Better Teammate
It’s the season for championship meets, and the goal of any program is to finish on top. One of the easiest ways to do this is to compete as a cohesive team, with everyone participating as the best teammate they can be.
Yik Yak Reveals the Ugly Side of Swimming – Shout From the Stands
In what has been an amazing conference championship’s season, an elephant has been sneaking onto the deck.
The Pros, Cons and Misconceptions of Ultra Short Race Pace Training (USRPT)
Eric McGinnis: “Ultra Short Race Pace Training (USRPT) is one of the most widely debated topics in swimming at the moment. It’s also one of the worst names ever created for a training program.”
THE VIKING MANIFESTO Part 5: Muscle Fiber Types, Recruitment and Specificity
This week, the Viking tackles the different types of fast-twitch muscle fibers and more.
The Magic of Swimming
Tim Elson: “I’m here to tell you that anyone can experience the magic effects of swimming…”
3 Sleep Habits to Boost Your Performance
Swimmers see 3 to 4 sunrises per week, often warming up in the dark before dawn. It is difficult to get up early and work your tail off in the pool at 5 a.m., but it is even harder if you aren’t getting your proper shut-eye.
5 Ways to Prepare for your First College Swimming Championships
#4 – Expect the unexpected as you prepare for your first college swimming championships.
