Why Ohio State Starts Their College Season with 5 Swims and 4 Lifts per Week
Dorenkott explains his team’s mentality starting the season, trying to keep athletes engaged and excited through February, March, and the long course season
SwimSwam Podcast: Dryland Training for Swimming with Chris Ritter of SURGE Strength
SURGE Strength is currently onboarding new swimmers and teams that are in need of custom Dryland Programs.
Become SURGE Strength Dryland Certified (SSDC): Save the Date!
Don’t miss the next opportunity for you to Become SURGE Strength Dryland Certified (SSDC) beginning May 1st through May 4th.
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Braden Holloway Explains ‘Hotub Tuesday’, Quintin McCarty 18.8 in Practice (Race Video)
We were curious about “Hottub Tuesday”, a speed challenge that originated last year which most recently saw redshirt freshman Quintin McCarty go 18.8
Big Blue Swim School Announces New Pool Design, Immersing Kids Into Imaginative World
Three new pools open featuring the new design.
SURGE Strength’s Top 5 Ways to Strengthen Your Team Dryland Program
Learn how to maximize your team dryland program with answers to our most frequently asked Dryland questions (from swimmers and swim coaches like you!).
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8 Ways To Build Confidence This Season
With consistent practice, we can guide our confidence on an upward trajectory over time.
The Secret to Building Buy-In: 4 Coaching Styles for Swimmers
Build motivation and skill within your team by matching these 4 coaching styles for swimmers to each athlete: assign, spark, educate, and aim.
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Channel Your Pressure, Cancel Your Stress
Knowing the difference between pressure and stress and becoming familiar with their role in your training can drastically impact how you perform at any level.
SwimSwam Drill of the Month – August 2023: “Golf Ball Drill”
The Drill of the Month for August of 2023 comes to us from Schroeder Y’s Chandler Lewis.
Competitor Coach of the Month: Joe Natina
Natina led the Crow Canyon Country Club Sharks to a standout showing at U.S. Junior Nationals, with the girls’ team finishing 2nd overall.
LEN U23 Champion Emma Sticklen on Breaking Through This Summer in the Long Course Pool
The Texas All-American walks us through what she gained from each competition as well as what has made the training environment so special in Austin this year
Dissecting Kate Douglass’s 6-Medal Performance at the 2023 World Championships
Douglass reflects on her huge event lineup in Japan, including swimming the 200 breast and 100 free back-to-back through prelims, semis, and finals.