5 Reasons Why Our Kids Like to Swim
Why do our kids swim? What keeps them motivated to return to the pool day after day?
SwimMom Musings: Why I Miss Summer Swim
For more than 90 Saturday’s between June and late July, I always knew where I would be — on a 14 -year journey that showed me what community and compassionate mean in the busy rush of our 21st Century lives. This summer I am former summer swim parent.
You’re Stronger than You Think You Are
Being human is such a complex experience. It’s by no means simple. There are times when you feel like you’re…
Shouts From The Stands: The Heart Behind the Swim Coach
Coaching- we do it out of love, out of passion and sacrifice many things for the belief that we are making a difference. Sometimes making a difference doesn’t mean that we are always kind no matter the situation.
USA Swimming Introduces Entry-Level Flex Membership for Busy Families
USA Swimming announced it will debut a new tier of membership called the Flex Swim Membership, which will officially become available on September 1, 2018.
USA Swimming Foundation Sets GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® for Largest Kickboard
This gigantic kickboard, which is 10 times the standard adult size board at 18 feet high by 11 feet wide, will serve as a larger-than-life petition for all Americans to urge Congress to add the question, “Do you know how to swim?” to the 2020 Census.
6 Reasons Why You Want The Caeleb Dressel Cover Of SwimSwam Magazine’s Summer Preview
Our theme for the 2018 Summer Preview is summer heat – “The Sprint Issue” – and we profile the best sprinters in history, including our cover star Caeleb Dressel.
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Beyond The Lane Lines: Experimental Surgery, British News
Catch-up on stories outside the pool in this edition of Beyond the Lane Lines.
12 Stages of a Hero’s (Swimmer’s) Journey
Karl Hamouche shares his adaptation of Christopher Vogler’s 12 Stages of a Hero’s Journey.
CDC Report Reveals What’s Lurking In Public Pool Water
You may want to take a look at this report from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) before taking your next hotel pool dive.
Shouts From the Stands: I Wanna Go Fast
Gil Stovall never went out with the intention of grabbing the lead, was perpetually worried about “falling off the last 50,” had always relied on his kick, his ability to come from behind to post a fast time, to win races. Had he made a mistake now, gone out too fast in a race for one of two precious spots on the U.S. Olympic team?
5 Ways To Get Out of Your Comfort Zone
Growth and progress doesn’t come from staying where you feel comfortable. That only happens outside of your comfort zone.
Preventing Pee in the Pool: The Peequel
The National Swimming Pool FoundationⓇ (NSPFⓇ) would like to remind the public to help keep pool time fun by preventing pee in the pool.
Are You Ready for College Swim Parenting?
When your child goes off to college, the experience of swim parenting will change. Be prepared for a new role as the parent of a collegiate student-athlete.
SwimSwam Pulse: 87.7% Preferred Following Indy Over Atlanta
In retrospect, fans enjoyed the Indianapolis Pro Swim Series more than the Atlanta Classic happening the same weekend, with the balance tipping even further to Indy than it was in our pre-meet poll.