Fame, Fortune and Michael Phelps
“While we can safely assume that USA Swimming and the State of Maryland will be holding Mr. Phelps accountable, we can also acknowledge our disappointment and anger at his behavior. Given this, we can, and should, hold the mindset of inquiry (as opposed to judgment) into the reasons behind Michael’s most recent behavior.”
Shout From the Stands: Michael Phelps Boundaries, Finding the Edge
Contributor Markus Rogan is a 2-time Olympic medalist and former world record holder. The Austrian elite, a graduate of Stanford, is a psychotherapist in training. He shares his thoughts on Michael Phelps in the aftermath of the DUI arrest.
Freestyle Flip Turn: Streamline Dolphin Kick, Dolphin Kick Technique, Number of Kicks
Gary Hall Sr.: “What happens between the time the feet leave the wall and the breakout is the most controversial and variable part of the freestyle flip turn. It is also when the most time is either gained or lost.”
Steele Wisdom: Givers and Takers on Swim Teams
Courtesy of 4-time NCAA DII Coach of the Year Bob Steele One of the talks I give when working with…
Michael Phelps Year in Review: Is the Comeback a Success Thus Far
Since the greatest man to ever grace the water has been back in the pool, there have been ups and downs for the swimming and Olympic legend Michael Phelps.
10 Telltale Signs You Have a Swimmer’s Body
Has a stranger ever said, “Let me guess, you’re a swimmer?” There are so many telltale giveaways we spend most of our time in a swimming pool.
Swimmers at High Risk for Becoming Noseblind
Swimmers are among a group of people deeply threatened by the possibility of going noseblind. By continual exposure to chlorine odor, swimmers actually lose the ability to smell chlorine.
Developing a Winning Attitude in Swimming
Can anyone expect more from an athlete than giving their best personal effort each and every day? Many teams and athletes believe that they are committed wholeheartedly, yet they continue to fall short of their goals. Why would this happen?
6 racing suits that revolutionized modern swimming
A swimsuit is a statement. It defines a swimmer for who they are and what they do.
You Are Not How You Perform In Swimming
It is fair to say that we live in a negativity culture. Television, magazines, media and peer influences seem to place a constant focus on what can, or does, go wrong. This necessarily creates a negativity bias in our brain, and for athletes, leads to performance limitations.
2014 State of the Sport Report to the USA Swimming membership
Executive Director Chuck Wielgus: “Our membership has topped 400,000; more than 350,000 of whom are athlete members, more than we’ve ever had before. We have more than 18,000 coach members and 2,800 member clubs.”
DeSantis: The Departure of Shannon Rollason and a Steaming Pile of Egalitarianism
Coming off a dominant performance in Berlin, Denmark emerged as legitimate gold medal threats in any worldwide 400 medley relay. When will we say that again?
Indie Swimming USRPT Video Interview with Vlad Pyshnenko
Swimming News / Swimming Video Interview courtesy of Team Andrew Indie Swimming, a SwimSwam partner. This interview was captured at…
International Homes of Cedar, Inc. Announces New Spokesperson, Gold Medalist Rowdy Gaines
“This was simply a natural fit for me. “said Rowdy Gaines. Our family built an IHC home from the ground up on the beach in Florida over 30 years ago. I grew up spending the weekends and summers there. It was my escape.”