Leaving (It All In) The Pool
By Anonymous I’ve never been just ________. I’ve always been a student-athlete. Never just a student and never just an…
6 Things Parents of Non-Swimmers Don’t Understand
I was criticized more than once by parents of non-swimmers and teachers because of my kids’ year-round commitment to swimming. “Aren’t you worried that your kids lives are too narrow?” they asked.
Mizzou Aquatic Center was made for the #mannequinchallenge
Swimming and mannequins work well together.
Newly-Retired Aussie Alicia Coutts Expecting First Child
Alicia Coutts recently retired from competitive swimming, but is already taking on another challenge.
7 Quotes to Help Swimmers Get Focused
Having troubled concentrating on what matters with your swimming? Here are 7 quotes to help you get focused and back on track.
12 Tips for Parents about College vs. Club Meets
After 15 years as an age group swim mom, this is my first year as a parent of a college swimmer. I love both roles, but there are big differences between the two. Especially at swim meets.
The Swimmer’s Guide to Punching Fear of Failure in the Face
If you knew that you couldn’t fail, what would you do with your swimming? Here are 8 strategies for defeating the fear of failure for swimmers.
Swimmer Or One Who Swam?
Swimming is one of those sports with its own culture, language, and rules. We are not people who swam, or…
10 Words That Have a Completely Different Meaning to Swimmers
There is no doubt that swimming, like any sport, has its own specialized vocabulary. But there are also some everyday words that have a completely different meaning to swimmers.
14 Parent Tips On How To Behave at Swim Meets
The competitive atmosphere can bring out some less than positive traits in parents. Here are 14 tips for how to behave at meets to make the experience better for you and your swimmer.
11 Things I Never Knew About Swim Meets
After being a swim mom for 15 years, I thought I knew everything there was to know about swim meets. Then, I decided to take the big plunge and dive in.
Lochte and Partner Cheryl Burke Eliminated In Week 8 of DWTS
In week 8 of Dancing with the Stars, Ryan Lochte and Cheryl Burke were eliminated from Dancing with the Stars…
‘Mumps’ The Word On SUNY-New Paltz Campus, As Outbreak Reported
Practices and meets have been cancelled for the near future, as SUNY New Paltz swimmers take precautionary mumps measures.
3 Ways Swim Club Parent Boards Can Avoid Embezzlement
When I read about the $266K alleged embezzlement at a nearby swim team, I was shocked. How was that possible? After reflecting on my years as a board member, I realized that yes—it could happen.
Mission Viejo Plans To Repurpose Marguerite Aquatics Center Water
Water from the to-be-renovated Marguerite Aquatics Center will find itself helping the local community’s landscape.