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SwimSwam Podcast: Jordan Wolfrum on the Differences of Coaching Men and Women

Wolfrum dove deep on a number of topics and the wisdom that she’s gained throughout her coaching journey thus far was evident

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Swim England Cancels All Remaining Events For 2020

The decision has been made by Swim England to cancel all remaining aquatics competitions for this year, including the Winter Championships

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Coaches Corner: Establishing A Bullet-Proof Mindset

Coaches Mike Murray and Matt Kredich discuss what a bullet-proof mindset is and why it is so important to both the coach and swimmer in being successful!

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Asia Seidt Named SEC H. Boyd McWhorter Scholar Athlete of the Year

Kentucky swimmer Asia Seidt has been named the female 2019-20 SEC H. Boyd McWhorter Scholar-Athlete of the Year, joining LSU basketball player Skylar Mays.

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Lobbyist Meeting with White House Officials to Discuss Resuming Swimming

A group of aquatics professionals, including coaches and Olympians, have coalesced to try and aid the government in making a decision.

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ECU Athletics Working Group Analysis Sheds Light On School’s Financial Troubles

A working group analysis looks into the details of the school’s financial difficulties and why it was forced to cut four of its athletics programs.

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Pac-12 to Allow Voluntary In-Person Athletic Workouts for All Sports June 15

Following the NCAA’s ruling that voluntary activities can resume in June, the Pac-12 Conference has established its own guidelines for returning to action.

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Daniel Murphy Named Head Coach Of Wheeling University Swimming Programs

The former five-time Division II All-American spent the past three seasons as an assistant coach at Nova Southeastern University.

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Coach/Official Bruce Claus Added To USA Swimming Banned List For Five Years

Maryland coach and official Bruce Claus has been added to USA Swimming’s temporary ban list through the year 2025 for a violation of the SafeSport Code.

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New Documentary, ‘KATINKA,’ In Production to Tell the Story of the Iron Lady

Shooting for the film began in February. Now, with lockdowns being lifted in parts of Europe, production looks to be slowly picking back up again.

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Brush Up on Your Swimming Trivia with This Word Find

Running out of activities to do in confinement? Give your brain a workout with this word find, written by Fayth Doherty!

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Nation’s Capital Swim Club Lays Out Reopening Operating Procedures

NCAP, the largest club in the country, will require coaches and swimmers to wear masks and will take daily temperature checks once back in the water.

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East Carolina Alumni Pledge over $200,000 to Save Program in 2 Days

Even in a pandemic economy, East Carolina swimming & diving alumni have pledged over $200,000 to save their program in just 2 days.

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SwimSwam Podcast: Shaine Casas on How Swimming in Austin Changed his Life

Casas delved into his past, explaining how he spent a life-changing summer in Austin training at Nitro while living with now-A&M teammate Ethan Gogulski. 

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Japan Lifts Tokyo’s State Of Emergency Status

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has officially lifted the state of emergency declared over the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in his nation. 

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