4 Reasons Why Cities Should Support Swim Teams
In my years as a swim mom and Masters swimmer, we’ve gone to city hall more than once to express the importance of keeping the pool open or to gain support for our team. Education and promotion of swimming throughout the community to non-swimmers and city staff can only help make our sport stronger.
SwimSwam Pulse: 57% Pick Urlando Over Foster For #1 Junior Recruit
57.1% of voters picked Luca Urlando as the #1 junior recruit in the country, compared to 42.9% picking Carson Foster.
Report: Elizabeth Beisel To Appear On Season 39 of CBS’s Survivor
Olympic swimmer Elizabeth Beisel will be part of the cast for the 39th season of CBS’s hit reality TV series Survivor, per a report by a media outlet covering the show.
Swim Mom Musings: Kindle The Fire
Yesterday was Mother’s Day. This is a memorable day for swim moms because of the intense roll we play in the lives of athletes.
Navigating the MAAPP: Potential Solutions For Common Complaints
This spring, USA Swimming announced its Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy (MAAPP), which governs interactions between adults and minors to…
Mental Toughness: The Mike Burton Story
Mental toughness is necessary to become a swimming champion, as it is in any sport. Some are born with it. Others must learn how to get it.
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Swim Mom: Is College Club Swimming the Right Choice for Your Child?
I believe that if our kids want to swim in college, they can find a school that fits—and it can be a wonderful experience. I also understand that swimming on a college team is not for everyone.
Shouts From the Stands: 5 Ways Swimming Prepares You For Life
No matter your skill level, swimming can always teach you something. You just have to be willing to learn. Here are my top 5 ways that swimming prepares you for life.
SwimSwam Pulse: 53% Pick Winter As Ideal High School Swimming Season
More than half of voters picked the winter as the best season for high school swimming, with fall and spring coming in at a near-tie for second.
Practice + Pancakes: Behind the Scenes of the TYR Derby Pro Swim
The TYR Derby Pro Swim isn’t just a swim meet – it’s a swimming experience. Now you get to relive the entire event, but with pancakes.
What’s the secret to winning a 50 Free Shoot-out? (Video)
Listen Margo Geer explain her strategy and successfully repeating as the TYR Derby Pro 50 Free Champ
When It Is Not Everything You Hope For, Still Give It Everything You Have
My beautiful swimmer girl, who was just four years old yesterday, will be transferring next fall. It is a scary and brave decision to alter your course if it is not taking you where you want to go.
SwimSwam Pulse: 59% Prefer London Roar To Other European ISL Franchises
59% of fans voted for the London Roar as the best team name among the four European International Swimming League franchises.
Shouts From the Stands: The Gift of Water
Is it possible for something to completely break you as an athlete, but than later provide physical healing, mental therapy, personal acceptance and extreme gratitude for the sport? It took almost 25 years, but yes, swimming has done just that.
Chadwick, Stewart on why San Diego is the Perfect Place to Swim (Video)
Michael Chadwick and Kendyl Stewart, explain what about swimming with David Marsh for Team elite in La Jolla, California makes the right mixture for elite athletes.
