What Swimming Teaches That The Classroom Doesn’t
There’s a hidden curriculum in every season, and it teaches things the classroom often can’t: resilience, discipline, teamwork, self-awareness and leadership.
Reflections From A First-Year College Coach
Beloit head coach Dan Vale details his first year in the college ranks after a decade of club coaching.
Washington State Champion, Record Setter Ben Madson Searches For College Home
Madson had previously committed to Missouri, but due to the changes in the NCAA landscape beginning next season, his offer was revoked.
The Power of Hand Postures
One of the most important goals of any training program is to help swimmers learn to use their arms to create more propulsion.
From Stroke Survivor To World Record Swimmer: My 106km Open Water Challenge
This “Shouts from the Stands” submission comes from Robyn Coleman, a stroke survivor who is training to swim across Lake Okanagan in June.
The Art of Coaching vs The Science of Coaching
Although both facets are essential to effective coaching, the art of coaching plays a more pivotal role in truly transforming individuals.
White Water Method: Stretching Hamstrings Can Make Your Underwaters Slower
Swimmers who are experiencing “tight” hamstrings should avoid stretching them, and instead focus on building strength in the glutes and abdominals muscles.
Lindsey Horejsi Kozelsky: I Wished There Was A 500 Breaststroke Event, I Loved It So Much
Former Minnesota Golden Gopher Lindsey Horejsi Kozelsky reflects on her upbringing, swimming career and getting married midway through college.
Shrinking the Pool: How Roster Caps Threaten Young Athletes’ Dreams
“Why does my favorite school have to cut swimmers and divers just to meet a number?”
Laura Ryan: U.S. National Team Diver Has Learned Athletics Are Helpful In Professional Life
Ryan, the 2014 NCAA Division I Diver of the Year, has taken a lot from her diving career into her professional life as a physician’s assistant.
West Springfield and Robinson win Patriot Districts, Sadie Buckley Sets Three District Records
After finishing as runner-ups at last year’s meet, the Robinson High School Girls came back with a vengeance this year, defeating Woodson for the title.
Taking Five With Becca Mann: Outside The Lines
Mann’s new book, “Outside the Lanes: A Pro Swimmer’s Story of Resilience, Reinvention, and Redefining Success,” will be released in April.
The Invincible Records
Though more modest than a world record, two Northern Virginia Swimming League records have stood since 1965, both by the same swimmer.
Earning The Right To Be Upset: Lessons In Accountability And Effort
The right to be upset about a poor performance isn’t automatically granted. It must be earned through commitment, effort, and discipline.
