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Teams Helping Teams

Our hearts go out to everyone affected and displaced by this unprecedented run of storms this fall. As many of you know, the system of hurricanes that hit the Gulf Coast, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and Florida have had a devastating impact.

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2 Breaststroke Techniques and 3 Key Timing Tips

Breaststroke is the most challenging, inefficient and slowest of the four strokes. It is also the key to a successful IM.

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Holiday Swimming Gift: 2017 Year in Review Caeleb Dressel Cover

With nearly 150 pages featuring the biggest stories of 2017, this issue covers it all for swimmers and swim fans.

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USA Swimming College Challenge Day 2 Photo Vault

Duel meets are fun. Duel meets are lots of fun when some of the world’s top swimmers converge in Southern…

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USA Swimming College Challenge Photo Vault Day 1

It’s been a fast and fun Saturday night in SoCal at the University of Southern California for the USA Swimming…

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U.C. San Diego: A New Day in the Sun

One of the biggest coaching moves of the 2017-18 NCAA swimming seasson is the hiring of Coach David Marsh to…

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SwimCapz.com Has All of the Custom Cap Colours You Need

“Your custom swim cap is your team’s identity. SwimCapz.com makes it easy.” — Founder and CEO Alan Hofmeister SwimCapz.com has all of…

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Heinz Kluetmeier’s Induction into the International Swimming Hall of Fame (VIDEO)

Heinz Kluetmeier is the first photo-journalist to be inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF).

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Develop Explosive Power and Flexibility – Dry Land Training

Gary Hall Sr: “There are three different facets of dry land training, all of which are important; strength training, stretching and fitness. I am not aware of any elite swimmer that does not incorporate a dry land program into his or her training.”

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One Tip for Swim Parents about Sports Specialization

Should your swimmer only swim, or participate in several sports? As a swim mom for almost 15 years, I’ve had this conversation on the pool deck over and over.

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Get The SwimSwam 2017 Year in Review Magazine

The SwimSwam Magazine 2017 Year In Review is like a coffee table book, big, nearly a pound, printed on high quality paper. It is the perfect gift for any swimmer or swim fan.

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Olivia Smoliga Breaks Down Georgia’s Pro Crew: GMM presented by SwimOutlet.com

Coach Bauerle put six pros on 2017 U.S. World Championship Team. Is the Georgia Pro Crew the best in the country?

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Missy Franklin Battles Back From Depression: GMM presented by SwimOutlet.com

Two months before the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials, Franklin was diagnosed with depression. Learn how she battled back and what’s in her future.

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SwimCapz.com Offers Long Hair Wrinkle Free Caps

“Your custom swim cap is your team’s identity. SwimCapz.com makes it easy.” — Founder and CEO Alan Hofmeister SwimCapz.com offers a great service…

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How To Get The SwimSwam College Preview Magazine

With over 85 pages of features covering DI, DII and DIII data you need to know, the College Preview issue covers it all for the college swimmer, high school swimmer, fan and swim parent. 

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