Shouts From The Stands: NCAA Swimming Should Be a Spring Sport For 2020-21
“If we want to save our seasons for our teams and athletes, now is the time to take bold action,” says Franklin & Marshall head coach Ben Delia.
5 Ways Swim Coaches Can Develop Mentally Tougher Swimmers
Here are five things swim coaches can start doing today to help develop swimmers that are mentally tough and who are more likely to enjoy the process.
Swim Mom: Help Your Child Handle Disappointment
How our kids are handling disappointment may vary from day to day and is challenging to say the least. It’s also stressful and worrisome for parents, too.
SwimSwam Pulse: 51% Pick Michigan To Rise To Top of Women’s Big Ten
Just over half of voters picked Michigan to surge to the top of the women’s Big Ten in 2021, compared to just 28% voting for defending champs Ohio State.
Five Lessons I Learned From My Gap Year
Georgia Bulldog swimmer Harry Homans outlines some of the lessons he took away from his gap year between finishing high school and starting college.
One of the Best Resources for New Swim Parents are in the Stands with You
For the new swim parent, the sport can feel overwhelming. Fortunately, one of your best resources is already in the stands with you.
Beyond The Lane Lines: Gender Balance Within Swim Ireland
Catch up on swimming stories from around the web, including Australia, New Zealand, Ireland and more in this edition of Beyond the Lane Lines.
Drowning Deaths Lead New Jersey Town To Prepare Community Swim Lessons
Drowning is the 5th leading cause of unintentional injury death for people of all ages, and the 2nd leading cause of injury death for children aged 1-14.
Shouts From The Stands: Coronavirus Surprises
“I think as a result of this pandemic I’ll be a better swimmer than I ever was, when we do finally get back.”
Swim Advice For Non-Swimming Moments: Reflections From A Forthcoming Swammer
“We remain the same people we were before COVID-19, just now with more experience. With that, I remind you all to #SwimOn.”
Fake Swimming News From Funky Trunks and Funkita
Funky Trunks and Funkita release collections to help make your return to the water less painful. (Funkita Red Ribbons worn by Britain’s young gun Mia Slevin)
Longhorn Alums Foley, Glass Bring Swimming Culture To Nine Banded Whiskey
Former Longhorn swimmers Sean Foley and Will Glass have used some the skills developed in swimming to successfully run Nine Banded Whiskey in Austin.
Shouts From The Stands: Overcoming Adversity During Reopening
“After two weeks of conditioning practices, I’ve realized that we are so fortunate to get the opportunity to swim every day.”
Is Fitness The Key To Swimming Faster? Are You Sure?
Janet Evans, one of the greatest freestylers of all-time, had one attribute that towered over her competition: her breathing ranges.
Quiz Time: Find Your Swim Stroke Soulmate
Have some fun this week trying out our latest SwimSwam Quiz: Find Your Swim Stroke Soulmate! Let us know how you do in this fun, unscientific exercise.
