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Bowman’s Second Shot at NCAA Coaching Proving to be an Early Success

It’s not that Bob Bowman failed at Michigan. The coach who, in 2004, was known for mentoring the teenager who was…

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Six Thoughts For Swim Parents About Best Times

While volunteering, I overheard several parents wondering why their kids weren’t getting best times. Although it’s best not to focus on our swimmers’ times, in reality, it’s hard not to.

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An Open Letter To My College Bound Athlete

A few days back I sat with your dad and watched you sign “the letter,” officially committing to be a college swimmer. I am sure the emotions that soared through my veins were experienced by thousands of parents last week and will be replayed again in April.

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Itching for Another Documentary about Swimming? “Swim Team” Is Here.

Demonstrating the power of inclusion to transcend disability, “Swim Team” profiles members of the Jersey Hammerheads, a competitive swim team made up of a diverse group of teens on the autism spectrum, based in the state with the highest rate of autism in the country.

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UGA Goes Abroad to Mine Backstroker Youssef Said

Youssef Said (he has also competed as Youssef Abdallah and Abdalla), from the United Arab Emirates, has given his verbal…

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Georgia Tech Invitational, Day One Finals

MEET STATS Live results Hosted by Georgia Tech (Atlanta, GA) November 17th-19th, 2016 25 yards Participating teams: Florida, Alabama, Auburn (women…

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11/18/16 In Briefs: Lima 2019, Stamford HS Coach Reinstated

Catch up on swim stories from around the web for Friday, November 18th.

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The Swim Meet Crisis Action Plan

The Swim Meet Crisis Action Plan: Your Child is in Tears on the Pool Deck.  Here’s What to do.  

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Devin Murphy As Expert Race Club Coach In Islamorada, Florida

Devin came from Pipeline Swimming in Tampa, Florida where he coached Junior National and Junior Olympic qualifiers as well as High School State Champions and the Bosnian National Record Holder in the 50 and 100 Freestyle.

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10 Gifts Swimmers Actually Want for the Holidays

#8 – A coupon redeemable for five uninterrupted naps.

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8 Tips for Swim Parents: Why It’s Good to Lose

No one likes to lose, but it’s a major part of why swimming is an amazing sport for our kids. Here are eight tips on what our kids learn from losing:

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Dan Hicks to Replace Bob Costas as Golden Goggles Host

Despite earlier reports that Bob Costas would be hosting the 2016 Golden Goggle Awards, Dan Hicks is now taking over hosting duties for the event.

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Healthier Holiday Traditions

Anita Nall Richesson, Olympian & Nutritionist: “What’s a wellness junkie like myself to do around this time of the year when the sugar and cheer is about to flow with no end in site until after January 1st?”

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Shouts From The Stands: Hampton Aquatic Center

SwimSwam welcomes reader submissions about all topics aquatic, and if it’s well-written and well-thought, we might just post it under…

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