swim parents

One Tip for Swim Parents – Enjoy the Process

Being a swim parent has its highs and lows. Here’s some advice on balancing out the experience and learning to love the process.

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Fitter and Faster celebrates touring over 100 cities in 2013

Fitter and Faster Olympians celebrate visiting over 100 cities in 2013. Featured Image: Fitter and Faster Olympians behind the scenes of the “Swim Like A Champion” video series production.

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DA Franklin Removes Stitches From Mrs. Berens’ Finger: What National Team Parents Do Before Meets

Dick Franklin (Missy’s dad) smiles for the camera as his wife (and doctor), DA Franklin, removes stitches from Leslie Berens’ (Ricky’s mom) hand at the 2013 FINA World Championships in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo Credit; Trevor Freeland, Swimmer, VA Alum, part-time swimming analyst, full-time swim fan)

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2013 North Coast Section Championship Photo Vault

NCS 100 breaststroke record breakers: Charlie Wiser, Steven Stumph and Nick Silverthorn.

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2013 Ultraswim Video Walk Through with David Marsh

That’s the Ultraswim “Swim Lounge,” only one of the features that make this swim meet so much fun!

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Olympic Swimming 2.0, Are You With Us?

Michael Phelps grabs a digital photo during the 2012 London Olympic Games.

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2013 ACC Swimming and Diving Photo Vault, Day 3

“Photo Artist, Tim Binning, recaps the final day of ACC Championships in images.” (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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College Recruiting: Never Call a Coach Dude

“Every coach deserves your respect and undivided attention when they call.” (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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Certainty Of Outcome, Lessons from Legends

“Swimmers and their coaches long for reaching a level of precise preparation that reduces chance and, as much as humanly possible, guarantees success.” (Photo credit: Anne R. Warner)

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