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1212 New Swim Jobs You Might Love

Want a job in swimming? We have over 1901 Swim Jobs listed.

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Eight Great Gift Ideas for the Swimmer in Your Life

The holiday season has just kicked off this week, which means it’s time to start crossing people off of your list. We know that shopping during the holidays can be overwhelming, so we rounded up a few of our top picks for swim gift ideas to make it a little easier on you. All items are available at SwimOutlet.com.

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How an Olympic Champion Takes Getting Cut from the Relay

by Olivier Poirier-Leroy. Join his weekly motivational newsletter for competitive swimmers by clicking here. The relays are one of the…

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Dennis Pursley Doesn’t Use The Word ‘Taper’

Taper. Rest. Preparation. Drop tapers. Swim coaches have a million words to describe the art of resting, and often it seems every coach has a different definition of each term. But Pursley says the terminology truly does matter – at least in the mind of the athlete.

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FINIS Set of the Week: Specialty Training – IM Speed Work

This set can be tailored for any distance of IM Training. The focus here is quality – if quality in technique and transitions begins to slide, take the time to pause workout and refocus on the essentials.

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Black Magic: Introducing Sleek, Swim Goggles Designed to Block the Sun

Swimming outside on a sunny day should be thrilling—but too often it’s frustrating. On clear days, the sun can be blindingly strong, and your traditional goggles, even with UV Protection, can add extra stress if you have to pause to clean them, dump water out, and adjust for comfort.

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Happy Thanksgiveaway: Win a Swimnerd Pace Clock

One lucky swimming pool or swim team or swim nerd will receive a brand spanking new swimnerd pace clock + tripod + 8-hour rechargeable battery!

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1210 New Swim Jobs You Might Love

Want a job in swimming? We have over 1899 Swim Jobs listed.

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Get A Clinic With Gold Medal Mel and Practice + Pancakes For Your Team

If you want a swimming clinic with Olympic Champion Mel Stewart plus a Practice + Pancakes episode for your swim team, please participate in this auction to support the USA Swimming Foundation’s mission of saving lives and building champions.

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See 21 Swim Camps You Might Love

These 21 swim camps are headed by some of the best coaches in swimming.

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See 15 Swim Camps You Might Love

See 15 “Swim Camps” you will love to attend. These swim camps are headed by some of the best coaches in swimming.

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See 17 Swim Camps You Might Love

See 17  “Swim Camps” you might love to attend.  These swim camps are headed by some of the best coaches in swimming.

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The Spin Turn for Butterfly and Breaststroke

This spin turn enables the swimmer to shorten his or her diameter slightly by tucking the knees under the chest more than with the vertical turns of the past. The result is an incredibly quick turn-around.

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FINIS Set of the Week: Speedometer – Pace Work for Mid Season

The purpose of this test is to see how well athletes are at pacing on the longer distance swims.

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Want Practice + Pancakes to Visit Your Team?

This year, for the first time ever, the USA Swimming Foundation will be auctioning a Practice + Pancakes episode as well as a clinic with 3-time Olympic Medalist Mel Stewart with your swim team! 

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