15 Signs You Are a Tapering Swimmer
The moment you know your taper worked. Here are 15 signs you are a tapering swimmer.
Shouts from the Stands: Character-Based Coaching
A swim coach’s influence is felt well beyond practices and meets and can shape their student-athletes lives. That’s why it’s vital that coaches understand their impact and use it to foster a positive learning experience both in and out of the pool.
4 Questions That Everyone Asks at a Swim Meet
SwimminglyFan is the best way for your summer swim team to get Live Results. Never worry about those extra volunteers “pushing” the times out for teams to see!
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Swim Mom: Should Parents Use the Carrot or Stick as Motivation?
Here are five thoughts about using punishment and bribes to motivate our children to do well.
SwimSwam Pulse: 57% Pick Stickels As Best NCAA Coaching Decision
More than half of voters preferred the hiring of Coley Stickels for the Alabama head coaching role, compared to Mark Gangloff to UNC (24.2%) and Dan Schemmel to Stanford (18.4%).
Shouts from the Stands: Defining Success for 10/Unders
Coaches coach because we know the impact we can have on lives. Let’s be a part of redefining success as fun, hard work, and learning and let’s shift the focus away from comparisons. Isn’t that the best path to success?
Get The 2019 Summer Preview Magazine With The Michael Andrew Cover
The Summer Preview is a must-have for your swim-fan needs. We break down FINA World Championships, Pan Ams, World University Games, European Juniors and World Junior Championships.
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The Parent’s Survival Guide for Dealing with a Taper
The taper is a confusing, frustrating and hilariously joyous time. Here is a quick guide for parents on how to deal with the various stages of a tapering swimmer.
SwimSwam Pulse: 52% More Excited For Bloomington Than Atlanta
In a narrow poll results, slightly more than half of fans were more excited for the Bloomington Pro Swim Series than the Atlanta Classic running concurrently.
Ask Swim Mom: I Think My Child Should Move Up
I think she’d fit in better with the senior level swimmers who are faster. What can I do to help her get moved up?
Challenging Waters: The Diary of a Lake District Swimmer
In 2014, I decided to celebrate my 60th birthday by attempting to swim the length of all seventeen lakes contained within the English Lake District, little realizing the time, effort or the planning that would be involved.
Shouts From the Stands: The Training Epiphany – A Motivational Story
You are capable of so much more and all it takes is that mentality to complete your equation for success.
How To Get The SwimSwam Summer Preview Magazine With The Michael Andrew Cover
Get SwimSwam Magazine to inspire your swimmer, swammer, swim-fan or coach. GET THE SUMMER PREVIEW ISSUE The Summer Preview issue is…
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Fan Goes All-In On Michael Phelps Tribute Tattoo
One dedicated Michael Phelps fan went all-in on his MP tribute tattoo.
4 Reasons Why Cities Should Support Swim Teams
In my years as a swim mom and Masters swimmer, we’ve gone to city hall more than once to express the importance of keeping the pool open or to gain support for our team. Education and promotion of swimming throughout the community to non-swimmers and city staff can only help make our sport stronger.