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Paradigms and Narratives: The Stories We Tell Ultimately Repel

If there exists a bright future for swimming in the modern United States, we can no longer accept, foster, or reinforce our current narrative.

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Olympic Champ Hunter Armstrong Explains Nearly Retiring from Swimming, Skipping US Trials

Hunter Armstrong was initially going to take 6 months off of training before getting back into the pool with his sights set on LA28. Life had other plans.

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Reason #10 to Make the Switch to Commit

Reason #10 to Make the Switch to Commit: Impress your parents

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NCAA Coaches Invited: SwimSwam Town Hall on Technique, Data & Athlete Ownership (May 26, 3pm PST)

Join the conversation with Dr. Ken Ono, Will Tempas, Jaimie Fuller and Mel Stewart Tuesday May 26, 3pm PST, 5pm CST, 6pm EST.

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The Imperative – Improved Technique Development: Volume 3

Swimmers. Coaches. Parents. Organizations. The time has come for a new narrative—and a new developmental model.

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New In Commit: Streamlined User Experience with Smarter Navigation and Search Tools

Courtesy of Commit Swimming, a SwimSwam partner Commit Swimming has Team Management Software New Feature: Streamlined User Experience with Smarter…

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Making It All Clear: How Coach Braden Holloway Goes Beyond The Surface To Boost Improvement

Holloway shares insights into how he scouts future swimmers and the ways in which he mixes up his training programs to get the best out of every athlete.

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Every Child A Swimmer to Host “High Dive: A Night of Purpose” on May 24

This event aims to raise awareness and funds to provide life-saving swim scholarships, shining a light on drowning, the #1 cause of death for young children.

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Unleash Your Unstoppable this Memorial Day with 30% OFF all PHENOM Tech Suits

Engineered to help you glide effortlessly through the water, PHENOM reduces drag and maximizes speed so you can perform your best come race day.

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Repetition Is Our Nemesis: Inconvenient Considerations For A Healthier Sport

If we want to build athletes who are not just fast, but resilient, healthy, and passionate for the long haul, we must rethink how we prescribe repetition.

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See 54 Swim Camps, Clinics, And Training Destinations You Might Love

These swim camps, clinics, and training destinations are headed by some of the best coaches in swimming. Stay tuned. More will be listed soon.

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2025 Penn State Swim Camps – Sign Up Today

The main priority of our sport camp programs is the health, safety and well-being of our participants, student-athletes, coaches, and staff.

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New in Commit: Universal Add Button

Courtesy of Commit Swimming, a SwimSwam partner Commit Swimming has Team Management Software New Feature: Universal Add Button What is…

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Best Drag Suits for Competitive Swimmers And Resistance Training

Looking to build swim power and speed? Discover the best drag suits for swimmers. These resistance training picks help you maximize every lap.

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The Imperative – Improved Technique Development: Volume 2

Volume 2 dives into skill automation, re-automation and skill layering.

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