12 Hints You Might Be a Hovering, Helicopter Swim Parent
Here are 12 things we may do around the pool our kids should take over as they grow. Some we should never do.
5 Ways Swim Coaches Can Get the Best Out of Their Swimmers
The true art of great coaching is being able to, not only develop your swimmers physically, but to also develop them mentally; to understand what makes each of your swimmers tick and how you need to interact with them in order to get the best out of them.
Prenditi il Tuo Tempo, Sii Indulgente. Fidati di Te.
Mia nonna diceva: “Non hai chiesto tu di venire al mondo, ma intanto sei qui”. In tutti noi risiede la…
The Hardest Set Seebohm’s Ever Done (And Other Little Known Facts)
Aussie world champion Emily Seebohm recently conducted an impromptu Q & A session with fans, revealing her training regimen, what keeps her motivated, as well as her unexpected favorite stroke.
SwimMom Musings: Coaches Who Shine and Those Who Don’t
If you’ve been in this sport long enough every swimmer has had their share of the best, worst. and those in the middle. Sometimes swimmers don’t even realize what they have until they are gone.
SwimSwam Pulse: 76% Betting On American Legacy in Men’s 100 Back
More than three-quarters of voters expressed confidence that the Americans would keep their historic levels of dominance in the men’s 100 backstroke, with no other country getting more than 11% of the total votes.
SwimSwam International Olympians Draft, Part 2
Which swimmers do we expect to dominate in Tokyo? How do we value up and coming swimmer’s chances? Do we expect aging stars to win more medals or fall off?
What Keeps Kids Coming Back to the Pool?
What are the motivating factors that keep our children interested in swimming? Why do they want to stick with a sport that is so demanding with practice before and after school, plus weekends for 50 weeks a year?
L’Estate Diversa Dei Nuotatori
Ho camminato anche stamattina lungo le mattonelle bianche del bordo vasca. Il parcheggio era vuoto, ho scorto anche oggi il…
Bring Backstroke to Kenya and Improve Cognitive Skills
Bringing sports to the children of Eldoret and surrounding areas in Kenya can have a dramatic effect on their lives.
Summertime Sacrifices of a Year-Round Swimmer
During summer vacation, it can be difficult for swimmers to stay motivated to work hard as they watch their peers play hard.
Predicting Tokyo: SwimSwam International Olympians Draft, Part 1
Which swimmers do we expect to dominate in Tokyo? How do we value up and coming swimmer’s chances? Do we expect aging stars to win more medals or fall off?
Come Rimanere Ottimisti Con L’Avvicinarsi Della Gara
E ‘uno scenario familiare. Quattro settimane prima della gara ti senti bene. Scatti fuori da ogni allenamento come un leone,…
Lane Synergy Can Lead to a World of Change
It’s a wonder how we overlook awareness of other swimmers as an opportunity for self-improvement.
Ashton Smith Wins Gold in 100 Fly and With Mindset
Ashton Smith’s interview reflects a winning mindset and infectiously positive attitude.
