Behind the Scenes Interview with Reece Whitley, by Phillips Academy
Get a behind-the-scenes interview with Reese Whitley during the 2017 Eastern Championships–the recent competition where Whitley set the new National High School Record in the 100 breast at 51.84–brought to you by the Phillips Academy boy’s swimming and diving team.
Australia’s Warringah Aquatic Center At Risk Of Demolition
The Warringah Aquatic Centre in New South Wales, Australia is in the midst of a property battle of sorts, as the site’s demolition is currently being discussed by the local council.
4 Parent Lessons From The Conference Meet
We learned big lessons as a family at our daughter’s conference meet—mostly that things don’t go as planned.
Why Do They Swim? (Part IV)
By Robert Sullivan, fourth in a series They swim because nothing lasts forever. High school kids do seem to realize…
Shouts From the Stands: The Day Michael Phelps Called Me
One lucky swimmer from Kansas got a call from a very special hero of his last year.
Working The Stroke Recovery – Work When No One Is Working
Everyone works the bottom of their stroke, we reach, then push and propel ourselves forward. But we are dealing with two different elements while swimming, water and air.
Toronto Blue Jays Catcher Credits Huot, Swimming W/ Athletic Progress
NFL quarterback Russell Wilson isn’t the only ‘Russell’ crediting swimming with helping his primary career in the off-season, as Canadian Paralympian and ‘new coach’ Benoit Huot can attest.
Who’s Next? The Modern Elite Swimmer With A Business Mind
So my next question is, who is the next elite swimmer ready to take the lead?
#ItTakesTwo: How Gabrielle Detti and Stefania Pirozzi Found Love
This 9-minute mini-documentary shows how Italian Olympic swimmers Gabriele Dettie and Stefania Pirozzi were brought together through swimming and have remained together as they pursue their goals in the pool.
A Lesson In Inflammation 101
You’ve probably heard me mention the word inflammation before or heard it from some other source since it’s a buzz word in the health and wellness industry lately. Let’s take a look at inflammation again from the ground up.
10 Things I’ve Learned From College Swimming (So Far)
Believe in yourself, believe in your team, believe in your coaches. If you don’t believe in yourself and the people around you then you will never be able to accomplish anything, individually or as a team.
Finding Happiness, Even In Failure
As swimmers we function by setting goals. We set a goal, we miss it, and we try again. We achieve a goal, and then we set a new one. Failure is part of the process and I had failed repeatedly.
Grant Hackett Issues Statement, Acknowledges Mental Health Issues
Grant Hackett acknowledges he needs help for his mental health issues.
10 Things I’ll Miss Most About Swimming
Nicole Lew, a senior at Clark University shares the 10 things that she’ll miss the most about swimming.
If You Would Only Wear A Swim Cap
Courtesy of Gail Morton I watch him dive into the pool and glide along in the water propelled by whatever…
