Top 10 Things we love about open water Swimming
There are so many great things about open water swimming that it’s crazy to pick out only 10. But here…
Today in Swimming History: September 24th, 1991, Nirvana’s Swimming Baby
22 years ago today, Nirvana’s “Nevermind” album was released.
New FINA Rules Changes Kick in Wednesday, September 25th
Backstrokers are no longer allowed to completely submerge at the finish of a race, under new FINA rules.
Olympic Champion Megan Jendrick Retires
Megan Jendrick, one of the United States’ most beloved Olympians, has officially retired. She won two gold medals at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney; in the 100 breaststroke and as a member of the women’s 4×100 medley relay. At the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing Jendrick netted a third Olympic medal, a silver.
12-Time Paralympic Champion Jessica Long Joins NBAC Pro Group
Jessica Long (right) Tweeted this picture after winning her 3rd ESPY award in 2013.
Brett Leader Looks At “Relative Age” in Age Group Swimming
Brett Leader is the head age group coach of the Victor Swim Team in New York.
Claire Donahue, Cammile Adams, Sarah Henry Accept Invites for 2013 Duel in the Pool
Claire Donahue announced today via her Twitter that she’s accepted a spot on the 2013 Duel in the Pool roster.
Former Arizona Swimmer, Future Dr. Pepper, Lands as Host on TV Show
Martin Pepper, after he finishes his PHD, will become Dr. Pepper: a name made for television. Seen here with his future cohost Liz Bonnin
Carson-Newman set to open Inaugural Season Thursday
Head Coach Paige McCord on Thursdays intrasquad meet.
Coach’s Intel: Gray Tedder Shares a 100/200 Progression Set
Gray Tedder of Shelby, NC’s Shark Aquatic Club shares a set that you can use to measure progression over the course of the season with your athletes.
2013-2014 USAS Grand Prix Series Will Give Away One-Year Car Leases to Winners
USA Swimming has finalized the schedule for the 2013-2014 Grand Prix Series, which will look very similar to what it…
France With 53, Russia With 40 for 2013 European Short Course Championships
The French team, less Yannick Agnel, will have a monumnetal roster for the 2013 European Junior Championships.
Don Gibb Hired to Coach at Clermont Training Center
Florida coaching legend Don Gibb has landed his next job after his last program was cut.
College Swimming Recruiting Trip Tips
Hosting a recruit requires a great deal of work for the host, the team and the coaches. Be interested, open-minded and ask questions. If you don’t seek out “food for thought” then don’t be unhappy with what you are served.
UConn’s Bob Goldberg Voted President of AAC Coaches
UConn head coach Steve Goldberg has been elected the president of the new-look AAC.
