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College Recruiting, It’s a Business

Like it or not, college recruiting is a business. One of the primary jobs of a college coach is to sign the best swimmers for the least amount of money. Yes they are looking for strong students and good people, but they also need to put together the fastest team within their scholarship limitations.

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Golden Goggle Silent Auction to go live Monday with big prizes on the line

The USA Swimming Foundation’s Golden Goggle Silent Auction will go live to the public Monday, with some major trips as the biggest items up for bid.

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The 4 Best Swim Fads that Left Too Soon – #TBT

There have always been new fads that seemed like they’d be the next big thing in the sport of swimming only to be forgotten as quickly as they appeared. These are ideas and products that swam their way into our hearts one season, only to fade away into obscurity in the next.

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Shout From The Stands: Why We Should Eliminate Morning Practice During School

Early morning practice Sessions During School Year Compromise Student Health and Performance!

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Team Foxcatcher: When Swimming and Wrestling Lived Under One Roof

The movie “Foxcatcher” about wrestling brothers David and Mark Schultz, opens in theaters today.

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NLI Signing Photos: Georgetown Prep, Scottsdale Aquatic Club and more

NLI Signing Photos: Georgetown Prep, Scottsdale Aquatic Club, Regis Jesuit, Sierra Marlins and Columbus North.

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4 Reasons Why High School Swimming is Awesome

The high school swimming environment is relaxed, competitive, and a whole lot of fun. It is an incredibly valuable experience that will leave you with so many unforgettable memories. Simply put, high school swimming is awesome.

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3 Ways to Improve your Bodyline

Courtesy of BridgeAthletic In swimming, there are countless ways to improve your speed through the water. Proper technique in your…

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Outside magazine publishes story on sexual abuse within USA Swimming with updates on banned coaches

Outside magazine published its story on alleged abuse victim Anna Strzempko, along with an editor’s aside tracking 26 of USA Swimming’s banned coaches to their current status.

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Learn race strategy, nutrition and mental preparation with KLJ – #FFTasksKara

Three-time Olympian Kara Lynn Joyce sits down with FFT to answer questions from fans, submitted through the “#FFTasksKara” on Facebook and Instagram.

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Video: Princeton’s October Training Trip to Coral Springs

The annual PUCSDT October training trip to Coral Springs, Florida through the eyes of Victoria Lepesant’s GoPro.

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You can soon CopyMe by IKKOS

IKKOS is an innovative learning system that rapidly teaches anyone who wants to learn or relearn physical movement – in minutes.

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16 SwimMAC Seniors Verbal to College Swimming Programs

Sixteen SwimMAC Carolina seniors have made verbal commitments to collegiate swimming programs. SwimMAC will host a signing day for our athletes and their families on 11/15/14.

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Keepin’ the Water Blue With Coach Cavataro – Swim Coach Confidential

Coach Cavataro is in his 34th season as head coach of the Gaels. His wildly successful tenure at Iona College has been highlighted by leading swimmers to NCAA-qualifying swims, numerous conference championships, and Senior National swims.

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