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A Swimmer's Starter Pack: 10 Things That Scream 'Swimmer!'

A Swimmer's Starter Pack: What Screams 'Swimmer?' There are some things that just scream, “you’re a swimmer!” If swimmers had a starter pack, what do you think would be in it? Read along to see what critical items swimmers can’t live without, and what common looks identify a typical competitive swim...

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Meet Warmup: A Step-by-Step Process to Get Ready to Race

Meet Warmup: A Step-by-Step Process to Get Ready to Race Once swimmers are no longer considered age-group or club swimmers, that means they are usually on their own when it comes time to warming up at meets. Without the guidance of their coach telling them exactly what to do, swimmers sometimes feel...

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8 Types of Coaches: Where Does Your Coach Fit?

8 Types of Coaches: Where Does Your Coach Fit? Over my many years of swimming, I have experienced a lot of different coaches, all who have had a different coaching style. From club to high school swimming, and from high school to college swimming, I have learned how to adapt to different coaches and...

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10 Types of Teammates Found on Every Team; Which One Are You?

10 Types of Teammates Found on Every Team; Which One Are You? The fun part about being on a team is being surrounded by teammamtes, individuals who offer different personalities. I am sure someone’s face comes to mind when you think of the coach’s pet, or the warmup sprinter and even the Save up Sal...

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Oh No! 5 Things Swimmers Dread at Practice

Oh No! 5 Things Swimmers Dread at Practice Every swimmer has their irks, the things that bother them most at practice. We all dread certain things whether it is a challenging set in the pool, or a basic everyday task as simple as putting lane lines in the water. Read on to see the five things that s...

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Would You Rather: 25 Swimmer Decisions You Get to Make!

Would You Rather: 25 Swimmer Decisions You Get to Make Sports present athletes with many challenging situations that demand decisions. Difficult tasks not only help us grow as athletes and individuals, but they also teach us how to problem solve and move forward when faced with failure. Imagine havi...

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Polar Opposite Types of Swimmers: Where Do You Fit?

Polar Opposite Types of Swimmers: Where Do You Fit? In the sport of swimming, we practice every stroke and use every piece of equipment throughout our training week no matter what our primary events are, or gear preferences may be. Obviously, we are much better at some strokes and events than others...

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A Growth Mindset: 3 Ways to See Setbacks in a Positive Way

A Growth Mindset: 3 Ways to See Setbacks in a Positive Way As athletes, we all experience several highs and lows every year. Each swim season brings new goals and opportunities. Sometimes we achieve those goals, while other times we fall short. Failing to accomplish your standards not only sounds un...

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The Roles Music Can Play in Athletic Performance

The Roles Music Can Play in Athletic Performance There is nothing better than listening to your favorite hype song before you race at a meet. Music plays an essential role in getting athletes prepared for swim meets and even practice, too. Let’s take a look at some of the positive results music has ...

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New Season, New Habits: Starting the Year Off Strong

In many of my previous articles, I have emphasized the importance of change. You are never going to improve by constantly doing the same things all the time. It is so important to reflect on your past season and think about the things that went great, as well as the things that could have been done ...

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5 Major Life Lessons that Swimming Teaches

All sports teach athletes life lessons that they carry with them for the rest of their lives. Swimmers go through experiences that help them learn and grow not only as athletes, but as people, too. The sport of swimming teaches kids at a young age the importance of teamwork, time management, work et...

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A Typical Day in the Life of a College Swimmer

A Typical Day in the Life of a College Swimmer It’s about that time of the year. Most college freshmen are loading up their cars and getting ready to move in to their first dorm room. Freshman year can be intimidating. Students feel an abundance of emotions leading up to move-in day, and they may fe...

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Ohio Bobcats Add Zach Closson as New Assistant Swim Coach

Ohio Bobcats Add Zach Closson as New Assistant Swim Coach California native Zach Closson has been named the Assistant Women’s Swimming Coach at Ohio University for the 2024-25 season. After spending three years as a coach for Mecklenburg Swim Association, Closson was ready to dive back into the coll...

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How to Navigate 5 Uncontrollable Environmental Factors at Swim Meets

Navigating 5 Uncontrollable Environmental Factors at Swim Meets Every swim meet offers something to be excited about, whether that means you are eager to race, spend time with your teammates or travel to a new place. Despite all of the fun and exciting things that swim meets offer, there are sometim...