DeSantis: SafeSport Needs ‘Absolute Transparency’
In the interest of Safe Sport, USA Swimming should adopt a system of transparency that includes publication of the ‘flagged’ list, the release of all complaints filed to USA Swimming, the publication of all internal communication related to the Safe Sport program and the end of all confidentiality agreements, says swim coach, blogger and outspoken critic of USA Swimming Chris DeSantis.
SwimSwam Pulse: IU Winner Picks Spiked 6x During NCAA Championships
Only 4.7% of voters believed in Indiana before the meet… but Blake Pieroni helped that number multiply by a factor of 6 after three sessions of men’s NCAAs.
SwimSwam Pulse: 54% Oppose Alcohol Sales At Senior Swim Meets
Voters were very split on their opinions of alcohol sales at senior-level swim meets, with 54% opposing and about 46% in favor.
3 Nutrition Secrets For Top Performance
Some athletes don’t consider nutrition as a part of training, but it is one of the most important building blocks in your swim training and can greatly impact your performance.
3 Highly Recommended Pre-Race Meals for Swimmers
What you eat right before the race is just as important, so we’ve put together some meal ideas that will keep you going throughout the day.
SwimSwam Pulse: 73% Believe Ledecky Can Break 15:00
Less than one day away from the race itself, nearly three-quarters of SwimSwam voters said they believe Katie Ledecky can break fifteen minutes in the 1650 freestyle.
SwimSwam Pulse: 72% of Voters Say Dressel Could Break 1:30
In the wake of Caeleb Dressel’s American record assault on the 200 IM and 100 breast, we asked fans what the all-time great sprinter could do in a 200 freestyle.
3 Big Eating Mistakes Swimmers Make on Race Day
You feel ready, but before you set off, there are three common mistakes swimmers make on, and just before, race day. Don’t let these dietary blunders jeopardize your performance on the big day.
Finding Mastery: Bob Bowman, ASU Swimming Head Coach
High performance psychologist, Dr. Michael Gervais, interviews people excelling in the most hostile environments to discover the mental skills used to push the boundaries. 2016 Olympic and ASU Head Coach Bob Bowman is the special guest.
Olympus Has Fallen. How Do We Rebuild Trust for Our Children’s Safety?
The following editorial is the opinion of its author, and does not necessarily represent the views of SwimSwam. American swimming,…
SwimSwam Pulse: Only 30% Pick Virginia To Win Women’s ACCs
About 4 out of 10 voters predicted Louisville to win the women’s ACC Championships, with only 30% picking eventual champions Virginia.
SwimSwam Pulse: Voters Most Excited For Pac-12 Women
Almost half of voters said they were most excited for the women’s Pac-12 Championships compared to the other four major conference meets to take place this month.
When Should Your Child Wear A Tech Suit?
“Southern California Swimming’s House of Delegates voted unanimously to prohibit the wearing of ‘Tech’ suits in Age Group competition at committee level (BRW), invitationals, dual/tri and intrasquads.”
SwimSwam Pulse: 50 Shootouts Most Popular Pro Swim Series Addition
Nearly half of the overall votes went to stroke 50 shooutouts, an overwhelming statement of support.
6 Ways Swim Parents Can Encourage Great Swimmer-Coach Relationships
As a parent, there are a few things we can do—or not do—to encourage healthy, working relationships between our swimmers and their coaches. Here are my six ways to building better relationships…