George Sampson: More Than a Swim Coach
One of George’s former swimmers on her experience with the coach who became like a father figure to her. Sampson recently passed away.
One Brief Shining Moment: Meeting the Legendary US Swim Coach Charles E Silvia
Silvia was one of the early pioneers of this life-saving skill which has saved countless lives over many decades worldwide.
To The Class of 2024: Some Recruiting Advice From A 2023 Swimmer
A member of the 2023 NCAA recruiting class shares some advice and tips on the recruiting process for this year’s crop of student-athletes.
SFTS: The Grind Never Stops – Summer Training At The High School Level
“The moment summer training commences, it becomes our summer; exceptionally challenging but an absolute blast.”
The Watermen: The Underdog Story Behind The Birth of American Swimming
Book Excerpt: The Watermen reveals the incredible underdog story of the birth of American swimming and its first swimmer to win Olympic gold.
“Thank You” For A Great Season
A thank you letter from swimmer to coach upon the conclusion of the past season in the pool.
A Modest Comeback Continues
Part 2 of a series documenting a former swimmer’s journey back to the pool.
Shouts From The Stands: How I Keep Swimming With An Electrolyte Imbalance
Paying attention to the little things, like electrolytes, can make all the difference in training plateaus or personal bests.
50 Years Later, A 4×100 Relay Anniversary Is Celebrated
After winning an upset gold medal in the 4×100 medley relay back in 1972 in Ulster, John Irwin and Turlough O’Hagan swam a Masters meet alongside one another.
Taking 5 On Aging Like Sea Glass: Part II With Charlotte Sanddal
Five questions with 99-year-old Masters swimmer Charlotte Sanddal, who is turning her focus to butterfly “because there is not a lot of competition.”
Mental Health For Swimmers
Here are 10 ways to take care of yourself outside of the pool to optimize your time inside it.
Taking 5 On Aging Like Sea Glass: Part I With Tracy Grilli
Part I of this two-part series features a conversation with 65-year-old Tracy Grilli on the power of positive thinking.
Volunteer Swim Coach: A Tribute
SwimSwam presents this poem in recognition of U.S. Masters Swimming’s “Coach Appreciation Week,” May 2-8.
How to Teach Students Leadership Skills Through Swimming Lessons
A look into how applying leadership skills to swimming lessons can not only benefit the kids outside of the pool, but also with their ability in the water.
Chasing The Perfect Race: Can a UNC Professor Solve the Championship Swimming Puzzle?
Claudio Battaglini applies his physiology expertise to train some of the best swimmers in North Carolina while also working on cancer research.