How Roland Schoeman works Dolphin Kick with a Kickboard and Snorkel
Roland Schoeman shows us how kicking with an alignment board and snorkel can both allow the undulation the body needs in the fifth stroke while remaining as streamlined on the surface as possible.
Mental Health for Athletes: A Yoga Practice of Non-Judgment
When athletes begin to judge themselves as harshly as they do their performances it can have a very negative affect on their mental health.
7 Ways to Make Waking Up for AM Workouts Easier
#3 – Keep moving. Sitting down and slumping into your breakfast will only keep you in that half-asleep mode.
4 Tips For Swim Parents About Sibling Rivalry
Do you know what happens when you have more than one swimmer in the family? One of them is bound to be faster, more talented, or more dedicated and achieve more success than their siblings.
Best Underwater Swimming Photos of 2017
2017 was another exciting year in our sport which led to the creation of some interesting imagery. Once again, we…
Katinka Hosszu Sends Personalized Thank You Gift To LeBron
Olympic champion Katinka Hosszu recognizes greatness and inspiration in other sports’ athletes, including in American basketball icon Lebron James.
SwimMom Musings: Having The Heart
My daughter is home on winter break from Davis & Elkins College, her first semester as a student and an NCAA athlete is done.
Rebecca Soni Explains How to Beat Pre-Race Anxiety
Have you ever battled with pre-race anxiety? Olympic gold medalist Rebecca Soni shares her advice on how to beat this powerful foe…
Swimming Teens Launch Kickstarter for First Parka Made for Girls
We created the swim-brand Wotter to empower girls to stay in swimming and to raise awareness that more female swim coaches are needed to create strong role models for young girls.
How Does Social Media Affect College Recruiting?
It’s a good idea to talk about social media with your kids earlier rather than later
SwimSwam Pulse: 51% Pick Grothe’s 500 Free Over 1650
In a very tight poll result, 51.7% of voters said Zane Grothe’s 4:07 500 free was more impressive than his 14:18 mile.
Swim Teens Launch Kickstarter for First Parka Made for Girls
“We set out to create our brand Wotter to empower girls like us (and you!) to stay in swimming and to raise awareness that more female swim coaches are needed to create strong role models for young girls.
Shouts From The Stands: Swimming Without A Team
I’m not on a swim team. I’m not a lifeguard, referee, coach or a swim parent. I’m a 20-something millennial trying to figure out adult life. But when I’m getting to know someone new I tell them, ‘I am a swimmer.’
9 Recruiting Tips From SwimSwam Readers
I was talking with a mom on our club team whose swimmer is beginning to look at colleges.