Following the Feet: Part 4 – First ‘A’ Meet
It’s early Saturday morning and I’m headed to the first A meet of the season with a carful of swimmers. It’s my eight-year-old son’s first A meet.
Missy Franklin Lends Voice to Denver International Airport Welcome Messages
Olympic champion Missy Franklin, who turned professional this past March after wrapping up two stellar seasons at the University of…
Olympic medalist Kristy Kowal to be inducted into Pennsylvania Hall of Fame alongside Joe Paterno
Olympic silver medalist Kristy Kowal will be inducted into the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame alongside a star-studded class that includes a pro hockey player, two NFL players and embattled former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno.
9 Ways Swimming is Analogous to Golf
Michael Phelps surely figured this out on his golf adventures back in 2013. Here are 9 ways swimming is analogous to golf…
Are Dogs More Sensitive to Chlorine Than People?
According to the American Kennel Club, “a dog’s eyes, nose and ears are more sensitive than a human’s and as such may be a tad more susceptible to the effects of chlorine.”
Think you know Ian Thorpe? Watch this video and learn a lot more
This swimming video profile is long, but worth watching to dive deep on Ian Thorpe history, hearing it from the man himself.
Shouts from the Stands: 5 Dangerous Misconceptions for Swimming Parents to avoid
Believe it or not, a swimming career is a marathon and not a sprint.
Yale Captain Andrew Heymann: 5 Reasons “Athletics” is Most Important College Class
Andrew Heymann, the recently-graduated captain of Yale men’s swimming and diving team, delivered a thoughtful reflection on what he got out of four years as a student-athlete in New Haven, in a speech he gave at the annual Senior Student-Athlete Reception.
#SwimMomMonday: Meet Erica, Mom of American Record-Holder, Kelsi Worrell
This week Anne talks with another extraordinary swim parent: Erica Worrell, mom to Kelsi, Taylor, Kyle, Jared, Lindi & Skylar.
Swimmers Attend Nike LGBT Sports Summit To Discuss Inclusion In Sports
Current and former LGBT Swimmers attended the Nike LGBT Sports Summit in Portland, Oregon to discuss homophobia, inclusion, and anti-bullying.
The Art Of Swimming: Swimmers In Motion Photo Vault
All photos courtesy of Mitchel Wu, www.mitchelwu.com. ABOUT MITCHEL WU Based in Los Angeles, photographer Mitchel Wu captures the essence of…
5 Tips To Conquer Open Water Swimming
5 tips to conquer open water swimming with “2014 World Open Water Swimming Man of the Year” Henri Kaarma.
The “5 Tool” Recruit: Keys to a Successful College Recruiting Experience
Every recruit’s goal should be to make the best impression on the coach and prospective team as possible. The top five “tools” a recruit can have are as follows:
4 College Recruiting Tips for Club Swim Coaches
Here are “four tips” that coaches can help their swimmers with the college recruiting process.
7 Things Every Swim Official wants Coaches, Swimmers & Parents to know
#1 – WE HAVE TO BE HERE: USA Swimming rules (which YMCA Swimming adheres to) require officials on-deck. If we’re not there, your swim doesn’t count.