Shouts From the Stands: I’ll Fight for You, You Fight for Me, We’re Swimmers
The state of South Carolina’s swimming community is rallying to fight the loss of their second Division I swimming program in less than a decade.
USA Swimming Highlights Diversity in new Multicultural Heroes Article Series
Honoring outstanding individuals and organizations that have been impacted by or left a positive mark on diversity and inclusion in…
5 Ways to Maximize Your Confidence
When we experience any degree of success, we learn to look for, and expect, good things to happen. You begin to feel in control of your life, and your sport. You might consider the following techniques to get you on a roll.
VIDEO: Swimming Australia stars take the 100-meter Swim Cap Challenge
Matt Abood and Dave McKeon take on Britt Elmslie and Jess Corones in a new kind of race devised by Swimming Australia.
Michael Andrew 2014 FINA World Cup Video Diary – 3 Feature Videos
Michael Andrew continues to gain experience and improve as a swimmer, and his film-making skills appear to be improving as well. See all three feature videos here…
Outside magazine to publish story on sex abuse within USA Swimming in next issue
Outside magazine will publish its story next week, and USA Swimming’s president sent out a letter to clubs ahead of publication to address the progress the federation has made over the past few years.
Charleston coach Bora Yatagan outlines cut rationale and the plan to save CofC Swim & Dive
SwimSwam got a chance to talk with CofC’s interim head coach Bora Yatagan to get more details on the situation, plus information on how the Cougars plan to try to save their program.
Steele Wisdom: Teamanship by Missy Franklin’s former club the Colorado Stars
Many teams request a Teamanship talk when doing camps for junior high and high school swimmers. During the presentation the team is given 10 minutes to give the TRAITS – VALUES and SKILLS they are developing and experiencing by being a team member.
Shallow Water Blackout: An Interview with Vasa’s Rob Sleamaker
Rob Sleamaker is known in the swimming community as the founder of Vasa, Inc., the company behind the Vasa Trainer and Vasa Swim Erg, widely used around the world. Recently, Rob has been on a mission that has less to do with innovative swim training and more to do with saving lives.
Developing a Healthy Mindset of an Athlete
In a competitive environment where grit and toughness are respected, teaching young athletes how to take care of themselves physically and mentally is critical.
Ramp Up Your Freestyle Kick The Race Club Way – Swim Training
The propulsive power that one derives from the freestyle kick depends on pushing a large surface area backward in the water quickly. The backward movement of the kick occurs in the down kick and depends on the strong muscles of the quadriceps and the hip flexors to drive the foot back with speed, along with the core muscles.
2014 Arena Athletes Photo Vault – Elites To Watch
Thanks to Arena USA for providing these swimming photos.
With NCAA grant, Michigan launches pilot program to support athletes’ mental health
The University of Michigan launched a pilot program last week designed to support the mental health of its student athletes, and a former captain of the swim team has already taken a very visible role.
Go Underwater With Olympic Swimmers In Genova Italy – Photo Vault
Man on the scene, Rafael Domeyko, went underwater to capture images of elites in Genova, Italy. (Featured Image: Mario Todorovic)
Psych Up Video: Penn Women’s Swimming and Diving 2014-2015
College Swimming Video is courtesy of Zoe Gan, Annie Tran, and Sydney Tan.
