An Analysis Of The Block Start: Which One Are You?
The Batman? The Ouija Master? Find out which block start you most appear like as we analyze the best in the world.
Ask Swim Mom: Why Isn’t My Child Dropping Time?
Our daughter likes the new team because many of her friends from school are on it, but at the same time she is frustrated and disappointed with not achieving her goals.
Swim Mom: When Our Kids Have Big Dreams
I have a question for swim coaches and parents. When our kids have huge dreams, should we tell them what is realistic and reasonable? Or, do encourage them to dream?
Swim Mom: Six Reasons Why Swimming is a Great Family Sport
If you’re looking for something active and fun to do together as a family there are many choices like running, skiing, hiking, golf, tennis, and yes, swimming. Kids naturally love to be in the pool and it makes us old folks feel good, too.
How to Kick Start Your Race
Of the ten points we teach at The Race Club for a better start, the kick up of the back leg is perhaps the most powerful and under-utilized technique out there.
See 16 Swim Camps You Might Love
See 16 “Swim Camps” you might love to attend. These swim camps are headed by some of the best coaches in swimming.
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SwimMom Musings: What is a Swim Mom?
On Mother’s Day, we tend to reflect on the myriad roles we play in the lives of our children.
A Swim Mom’s Memory of the First Meet
My son missed his first event and the official in white scratched him out of his only other one. Then he was lectured by the meet administrator. “Wow. This is harsh! Not at all like T-Ball,” I thought.
Beryl Gastaldello Speaks Candidly on Mental Health Issues, Training with A&M Men (Video)
Beryl Gastaldello has had a whirlwind year, both in and out of the pool. Ironically, her best year in the pool was her worst year out of the pool.
SwimmersBest Drill of the Month: Breaststroke Posture Drills
SwimSwam thanks SwimmersBest for sponsoring “Drill of the Month.” This is a SwimSwam recurring feature that brings drills and idea…
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FINIS Set of the Week: The Best/Worst IM Set You’ll Ever Meet
This set is not for the timid. If you’re ready to tackle some serious IM training, then read on!
The Rapid Rise of TheMagic5
We caught up with two of the three founders of custom-fitted goggle producer TheMagic5 —Rasmus Barfred and Bo Haaber— to ask them why they started the company and what their year has been like.
Swim Mom Musings: Being a Person of Character
Whether you are Olympic bound, swimming in the NCAA or just enjoying high school or summer swim, the most important ideal that you must embrace is: Be a Person of Character.
Swim Mom: Can Perseverance and Grit Be Taught?
Two outstanding traits of swimmers are perseverance and grit. We hear those words tossed around the pool deck, but what exactly do they mean and is it possible to help our kids gain those traits?
Schede Di Allenamento: Il Set Sulla Distanza Di Katie Ledecky
Non si diventa come Katie Ledecky senza aver fatto alcune cose impressionanti in allenamento. Probabilmente Katie Ledecky è attualmente la più…
