Editorial: Facilities Not a Deal-Breaker for Success in USA Swimming
Justin Galbreath writes about the club that has bucked the trend of using mega-facilities for mega-success. (Photo above of the Conroe ISD Natatorium, home of gold medal club The Woodlands Swim Team)
Sensational Stretch for Olivia Smoliga
The future Georgia Bulldog started in mid November by setting two high school records then went on to World Championships to win one title and break an American Record. (Swim Pic Credit © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)
CA/Nevada Sectionals: Gornay Breaks Peirsol’s Record
Among the LSC records broken was one belonging to Aaron Peirsol (pictured), the greatest backstroker of his generation. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Coley Stickels Hired as New Head Coach of Canyons Aquatic Club
Coley Stickels has already found his next coaching job, as he will head to southern California. (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
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SwimMAC Wins Club Excellence Title; 23 Named “Gold Medal” Clubs
David Marsh has built a SwimMAC club that is dominant from age group up through Olympians. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Eugene Godsoe Breaks Unofficial American Record in the 50 Yard Backstroke
Eugene Godsoe is back home at Stanford, and though the coaching staff is new, he’s really feeling his backstrokes in OKC this week. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Darian Dominates on night 2 of the Chesapeake Pro-Am
Tuscon Ford’s Darian Townsend looked very sharp on night number two of The Chesapeake Elite Pro-Am. (Swim Pic Courtesy
Swimmer, Diver Named Winners of “High School Heisman;” to Be Featured on ESPN2 Sunday
SwimMAC’s Kaitlyn Kent is one of three aquatic athletes to be named a finalist for the Wendy’s High School Heisman.
Matt Rankin Appointed New Head Coach of Phoenix Swim Club; Replacing Coley Stickels
The Phoenix Swim Club has announced a new head coach, though one that’s quite familiar to members of the team.
Steenvoorden Wins Women’s 1000 to Start OKC Pro-Am
Minnesota’s Ashley Steenvoorden won the women’s 1000 on the first day of the Pro-Am (Swim Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
[UPDATE]: Colorado Swim Coach; Former NCAA All-American Added to Banned for Life List
A Colorado swim coach and former NCAA All-American has been added to the permanently banned list.
Coach’s Log: Stations, with Eagle Swim Team
Eagle Swim Team Head Coach Scott Ward shares some insight into his training approach at EST. If you would like to share a workout with the swimming community email Garrett@SwimSwam.com.
Conger Misses Murphy in 200 Back; Still Stuns to Close Tom Dolan
Jack Conger missed a second NAG Record at Tom Dolan, but spectators were still treated to an impressive swim on Sunday. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Ethan Young Breaks Murphy’s NAG Record in Georgia
Ethan Young, seen here at Georgia Tech wearing his Winter Juniors shirt, drove back to Georgia on Sunday in time to break a NAG Record. (Photo Courtesy: Charles Todd)
Caeleb Dressel Breaks Joe Hudepohl’s 15-16 NAG Record
Caeleb Dressel was easily under a 22-year old NAG Record on Saturday. (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning/THeSwimPictures.com)