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Ways to Improve the Developmental System: No More King Coaches

Why we need to change coaching culture from a bygone era

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Adrian Grenier and Richard Branson Swim 3.3k for Strive Challenge

Earlier today, Entourage star Adrian Grenier and Virgin Group founder Richard Branson took on a 3.3 kilometer open water swim to raise awareness for ocean health and the Make a Splash Foundation.

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5 reasons why college swimming is the best (and why you should pursue it)

Ask any collegiate swimmer about their college swimming experience, and they will tell you they wouldn’t trade it for the world!

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The Wishlist: 16 Gifts Swimmers Really, Really Want

Tight lane ropes, pace clocks that are easy to read, and lane-mates that can circle swim properly. Here 16 ideas for presents that swimmers actually want.

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What is a Swim Parent’s Role in College Recruiting?

Recruiting is an exciting time in a swimmer’s life, but it’s time-consuming and can be overwhelming.

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Walk the Deck With Kendra Griffin

Last year at Pac 12’s, Griffin came in at a time of 16:30.76 in the mile, the second fastest in WSU’s history.

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Artistic Athletes

Being an athlete is like being an artist. The best swimmers in the world create works of art through their approach to training, recovery, attitude and demeanor.

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Why Kids Stop Swimming

With a focus on growing the sport, it’s worth considering why kids already in the sport end up leaving it. Here is why.

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7 Self-Defeating Thoughts Swimmers Need to Drop

Mental fortitude is a cornerstone of every successful swimmer’s journey to the top. Like the rest, they are burdened with the occasional self-defeating thought. Here are 7 self-defeating thoughts that every swimmer should drop.

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10 things you’ll find in a swimmer’s bag

If you’ve ever made the mistake of opening a swimmer’s backpack, chances are you were treated to a nice, sweet smell of chlorine twisted with a harsh blend of mildew, goldfish and moisturizer.

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This is Why

Why do you swim? It’s so boring. It’s so early. It’s so hard. You stare at a black line for too long. You stink of chlorine. You can’t go out and party.

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Ways to Improve the Best Developmental System in the World: Part One

Swimmers should advance with mental fitness equal to their physical fitness

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Michael Phelps To Golf Celebrity Match At Ryder Cup Tuesday

Michael Phelps will join actor Bill Murray, musician Huey Lewis and more for the Ryder Cup’s celebrity golf match next week.

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Don’t Take Off the Medal Kid 

The strangest thing happened when I arrived back in New Zealand after racing at the World University Games in Korea, everyone congratulated me.

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Swimming vs. the Media

It’s so sad to me how more people knew about Phelps’ pot scandal than the birth of his newborn son.

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