How You Can help a Teammate Who Has Depression
High-profile swimmers such as 4-time Olympic gold medalist Allison Schmitt have opened up about their depression, helping others realize that even those who seem invincible can struggle with (and overcome!) depression.
Janet Evans, Greg Louganis Selected as Rose Parade Grand Marshals
U.S. Olympians Janet Evans, Greg Louganis, and Allyson Felix have been selected as the grand marshals for the 128th Rose Parade.
WATCH: Team Worrell Rio 2016 Video
Kelsi Worrell’s friends and family were ecstatic when she qualified for her first U.S. Olympic Team this summer, and they were not about to miss the opportunity to watch her swim in person at the 2016 Olympics in Rio.
5 Things To Never Say To Your Child After A Meet
By Rebecca Smith 5 things to never say to your child after a meet (Hint: These are some of the…
#SwimSwamTheVote: Adrian/Ervin Ticket Prevails In SwimSwam Polls
Those connected to social media (and in 2016, who isn’t?) will remember yesterday’s most important ballot – the one posed by…
Leaving (It All In) The Pool
By Anonymous I’ve never been just ________. I’ve always been a student-athlete. Never just a student and never just an…
6 Things Parents of Non-Swimmers Don’t Understand
I was criticized more than once by parents of non-swimmers and teachers because of my kids’ year-round commitment to swimming. “Aren’t you worried that your kids lives are too narrow?” they asked.
Mizzou Aquatic Center was made for the #mannequinchallenge
Swimming and mannequins work well together.
Newly-Retired Aussie Alicia Coutts Expecting First Child
Alicia Coutts recently retired from competitive swimming, but is already taking on another challenge.
7 Quotes to Help Swimmers Get Focused
Having troubled concentrating on what matters with your swimming? Here are 7 quotes to help you get focused and back on track.
12 Tips for Parents about College vs. Club Meets
After 15 years as an age group swim mom, this is my first year as a parent of a college swimmer. I love both roles, but there are big differences between the two. Especially at swim meets.
The Swimmer’s Guide to Punching Fear of Failure in the Face
If you knew that you couldn’t fail, what would you do with your swimming? Here are 8 strategies for defeating the fear of failure for swimmers.
Swimmer Or One Who Swam?
Swimming is one of those sports with its own culture, language, and rules. We are not people who swam, or…
10 Words That Have a Completely Different Meaning to Swimmers
There is no doubt that swimming, like any sport, has its own specialized vocabulary. But there are also some everyday words that have a completely different meaning to swimmers.
14 Parent Tips On How To Behave at Swim Meets
The competitive atmosphere can bring out some less than positive traits in parents. Here are 14 tips for how to behave at meets to make the experience better for you and your swimmer.
