The Powerlist

Thanks to Swimming

While some of the best swimmers in the world do not get to enjoy the glory or praise given to the average basketball or football player, I believe there is a lot to be gained by spending countless hours in the pool.

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Indiana’s Matthews, Myers will represent Canada at the 2015 World University Games in Gwangju

Indiana freshmen Kelly Matthews and Sarah Myers were two of the final fourteen student-athletes selected to represent Canada in the bi-annual summer games.

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Houston’s Bouter Selected for FINA World Championships

University of Houston rising sophomore Micaela Bouter was selected to represent her native country of South Africa at the 2015 FINA World Championships, it was announced Wednesday.

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Van der Burgh Feels That Swimmers ‘Borrow’ Records

“The reality is that you just ‘borrow’ a record…

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USA Synchro Announces Duet For Pan Am Games

USA Synchro has announced its duet for the 2015 Pan Am Games next month. Anita Alvarez (Kenmore, N.Y.) and 2012 Olympian Mariya Koroleva (Concord, Calif.) will compete at the Pan Am Games in Toronto on July 9 and July 11.

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Mental Health in Swimming: A Silent Struggle – One of Many

Thanks to Michael Lennon for submitting this piece. In the midst of our ongoing series on mental health in swimming, Michael’s reflections…

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5 Swim Jobs Available at Fitter and Faster Swim Tour

The Fitter and Faster Swim Tour is a unique national series of events, putting you at the epicenter of the swimming community’s action, working with the sport’s top athletes and ambassadors.

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Following the Feet: Part 2 – It’s Worth It

The first few weeks of Daleview are challenging for parents.

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VIDEO: New ASU coaches Bob Bowman, Misty Hyman, Ryan Mallam talk future of Sun Devil swimming

Arizona State swimming & diving has a star-studded new coaching staff, and the University put together a short compilation of interviews with their new leaders.

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Blueseventy Swim of the Week: Sjostrom’s 200 continues to complicate lineup choices

Disclaimer: BlueSeventy Swim of the Week is not meant to be a conclusive selection of the best overall swim of…

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Israeli Junior Champion Lior Grubert Signs with Seton Hall

Lior Grubert of Yehud-Monosson, Israel, has signed an NLI and will be swimming at Seton Hall University beginning in the…

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How to Invite Yourself For a College Recruiting Visit

Contributor, Rick Paine, is a friend and an expert on the college recruiting process. He is also the Director of Swimming…

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5 Ways We Try To Outsmart Our Coaches

Some swimmers need this information and some do not. For those who do, you can thank @swim2win4life.

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Plano Freestyler Laura Brasier Signs with D2 Powerhouse Drury University

Plano, Texas-native Laura Brasier has signed on to swim at Drury University starting with the 2015-16 season. “Drury has an…

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Four Welsh Swimmers To Compete In Mare Nostrum Series

Four top Welsh swimmers will be setting sail to continental Europe for the Mare Nostrum Series, including Commonwealth freestyle champion Jazz Carlin.

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