WATCH: Bell, Humphries & Warner Inducted Into ASCA Hall of Fame
Franke Bell, Harvey Humphries, and Chuck Warner were inducted to the American Swimming Coaches Hall of Fame (ASCA) last month.
Bell, Humphries, Warner Headline ASCA Hall of Fame Class of 2022
Former youth coach Franke Bell, Georgia program coordinator Harvey Humphries, and former Rutgers coach Chuck Warner will be honored by the ASCA.
Survey: 44 New Jersey Indoor Pool Operators Report No Spread of Coronavirus
A survey by the New Jersey Swim Safety Alliance turned up no reported cases of spread of coronavirus at 44 of the state’s indoor pools.
Braden Holloway Leads 5 New Members of ASCA Board of Directors
Braden Holloway, the head coach of the NC State Wolfpack varsity squad, has been elected to the Board of Directors at ASCA.
This Week is Bill Rose’s Final Week with Mission Viejo Nadadores
It was announced in May that Bill Rose, the long-time coach of the Mission Viejo Nadadores, would retire after leading the…
Lessons From Legends – Olympic Champion Mike Barrowman
“One of the great competitors in the last 25 years of swimming is Mike Barrowman, a 200 breaststroker.”
Lessons From Legends: The Myth of George Haines
“Who are the most prominent figures in the current and past history of swimming?” (Swim Photo Credit: CW)
Lessons From Legends, Mary T. Meagher
Chuck Warner, the author, is a coach and an old friend. Thoughtful and passionate about the sport, he has studied the details behind what it takes to achieve swimming excellence.
Winning With Wisdom & Kindness
“When a swimmer steps up on the blocks or diving board, a whole person steps up there,” Tim Welsh said. “If their schoolwork is a mess, and their head is back in their room, thinking about that work, a whole person is not up there ready to swim.”
Jason Lezak & Seeds of Third Effort
Chuck Warner, the author and coach, is an old friend. Thoughtful and passionate about the sport, he has studied the…
Lessons From Legends: USA Swimming’s Enduring Roses
“In November of 1975, the hotel convention room in Santa Ana, California was packed with young swim coaches attending USC Coach Peter Daland’s Western States Coaches Clinic. They sat eagerly, waiting to learn from experienced coaches, several of whom were among the best in the world. The 1976 Olympic year was underway…”
Lessons From Legends: Sue Pitt Anderson and Brave Young Girls
The attempt to balance the opportunities for women to those of men didn’t get a firm push forward until Title IX was passed in 1972. Even after it became law it took another 10 years to begin to make a substantial impact on extending girls careers in swimming beyond high school and providing a wide breadth of collegiate opportunities.
Lessons From Legends: The Rubber Duck
Only a few days remain before the swimming competition at the 2013 World Aquatic Championships in Barcelona, where several critical post Olympic year questions will be answered…
Esther Williams, Disguised Opportunity
“Esther Williams became one of the most famous swimmers in history without ever participating in an Olympic Games, because she found opportunities that were disguised in many obstacles that she confronted.” (MGM/photo)