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6 Simple Ways for Swimmers to Improve That Don't Require Any Talent As swimmers, we are always finding ways to improve not only as athletes, but as people, too. Changing your habits or focusing on the areas that you are weak in are both fundamental ways to improve. Change can go a long way because y...

8 Dead Giveaways of a Swimmer; Some Looks Cannot Be Avoided! Whether you always throw your hair up in a messy bun after practice, or you radiate the smell of chlorine, all swimmers have distinct qualities, making it pretty clear what sport they do. Read below to see eight features that scream ‘swimm...

Expect the Unexpected: How to Adapt as a Swimmer (Examples Included) Swimming is a sport that is filled with many highs, lows, laughs, tears, friendships, frustrations and, of course, unexpected outcomes. As athletes, we have to learn how to adapt in any given moment no matter the situation. Whether...

A Swimming Dictionary: 50 of the Most Common Swimming Terms and What They Mean Many sports use different terminology that only athletes who participate in the sport understand. Swimming is one of those sports that uses lingo that only swimmers might comprehend. When swimmers explain to their parents...

8 Swimming 'Beige Flags': In Between a Green Flag and a Red Flag I am sure many people are familiar with the TikTok trend where individuals share their significant other’s “beige flags.” For those who are unaware of the humorous trend, a beige flag is something that somebody does that makes others t...

Every swimmer loves a good power workout. What is better than a practice full of short reps, lots of rest and a whole lot of speed? Power practices are designed for swimmers to not only train fast, but can be accomplished while wearing resistance gear. Resistance training and speed are the two bigge...

What Makes a GREAT Coach? An Athlete and Coach Perspective The best coaches are people who are influential, motivational, supportive, caring, positive and willing to help their athletes. Many mentors might display some of these qualities, but it takes someone special to represent them all. Great coa...

Matching Music and Swimming: What Songs Fit Specific Events? Most swimmers have a song that either pumps them up before an event, or gets stuck in their head during a race or practice. But have you ever thought about songs that match the vibe of certain events? Listed below are songs that complement...

As the short course season wraps up, many swimmers are taking their well-deserved break from the pool. After a long season full of rigorous practices, early mornings and numerous meets, it is natural to want to exercise your body in different ways. Cross training during the offseason is not only ben...

The Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Championships took place in Pharr, Texas, from Feb. 28-March 3, 2024. On the men’s side, the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) won its fourth consecutive conference title with 972 points, a solid 329 points ahead of the runnerup, Grand Canyon University, whi...

The San Diego State University Aztecs won their third straight conference title at the Mountain West Conference Championships in Houston from Feb. 21-24. The Aztecs scored 1,487.5 points, 231 points ahead of the runnerup UNLV, which finished with 1,256.5 points. Colorado State University took third ...

Wellness Wednesday: 5 Fundamental Recovery Tactics to Keep You Swimming at Your Best Rest and recovery are two of the most important assets to swimming at your peak, especially during a four-day long championship meet. With many collegiate conference meets coming up this month, it is a good time to ...

Friday FunDay: 10 Movies to Watch With a Swimming Angle The new horror movie, “Night Swim,” starring Wyatt Russell and Kerry Condon, is out in theatres now. “Night Swim” is a movie that is bound to keep everyone on the edge of their seats. The Waller family moves into a new home with a beautiful, en...

7 Pet Peeves That Drive Coaches Crazy Not only do swimmers develop several pet peeves over the course of their swimming career, but so do coaches. Inadequate swimmer etiquette, poor work ethic and an awful mindsets are all things that make a coach’s blood boil. After speaking with some of my swim co...

The Biggest Differences Between High School and College Swimming High school swimmers looking to swim in college have so much to look forward to as they prepare for the transition from high school swimming to being a collegiate athlete. It is a very exciting time that is filled with big aspirations ...

5 of the Hardest Winter Training Sets Winter training… aka, every swimmer’s worst nightmare. Winter training is known to be the hardest week of practice during the swim season. The part that makes it so difficult is the high intensity workouts and the increase in yardage. Listed below are five of th...

Friday FunDay: 6 Activities for College Athletes to Take Their Mind Off Winter Training Week As most students are wrapping up their semesters and getting ready to celebrate the holiday season, swimmers and divers around the country are gearing up for winter training. Every swimmer and diver knows th...

5 Tips To Best Prepare for College Midseason Meets For many teams, midseason is the first meet of the season where athletes are rested and suited up. Some swimmers might feel stressed out or nervous leading up to longer meets due to feeling the pressure to perform at a higher-level competition. Here...

The Do's and Don'ts of Recruiting Visits: From A Recruit and Team Standpoint Recruiting trips are a fun and exciting time for high school athletes who are looking to compete at the next level, but with that, there comes a little stress and nervousness when preparing for overnight visits. Not only do...

Seeing the Light After the Dreaded Sophomore Slump: A First-Person Perspective As a first-year collegiate athlete, you are filled with pride, confidence, excitement and are truly ready to take on the world. It is a high on life that is difficult to replicate a second time. Meeting new friends, being...