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Some of the world’s oldest historical records—prehistoric cave paintings, Greek mythology, and ancient texts—document men and women swimming across bodies of water as a means of survival. While competitive swimming didn’t become widely practiced until the 1830s, aquatic activities have always been a part of the human existence.

List of Diving Board Tricks
June 2, 2023
To perform the flying squirrel, grab your ankles after your feet have left the board’s edge. Finish by leaning forward.  Practicing safe methods of diving is great alternative exercise or just a fine way to impress onlookers at the local swimming pool. Learning a variety of diving board tricks will improve your technique and help you master the […]
The Five Mentally Toughest American Elite Swimmers in History
June 2, 2023
No matter what level swimmers reach, if they consistently do their best when it counts, then they are mentally tough and champions. This is a tough list to compose. There are probably 50 or more good candidates for the top five spots, but this is my list. My recollection and knowledge of elite swimmers dates […]
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Weight Training for Sprint Swimmers
June 2, 2023
Choosing what exercises to do is hard for a swimmer. Not everything obviously translates from the weight room to the pool. As a sprinter you need to train the same way in the weight room as you would in the pool. A big misconception that sprinters have is that they have to lift heavy weights […]
The Best Strength Workout for Swimmers
June 2, 2023
In the off-season, Daly recommends a full-body routine like this one three to four days a week, while reducing overall swimming volume. Swimming is a full-body cardio workout. But it’s still a smart idea to take your training out of the water to build power, speed and muscular balance, says Dan Daly of Equinox. “A dry-land, resistance training program is important for […]
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Recover Like an Olympian, so You Can Train Like One Too
June 2, 2023
Sleep is key to performing like an Olympian
Eight Ways to Use Your Pool Deck to Motivate and Engage Swimmers
June 2, 2023
At the start of every week, give your team a ‘weekly challenge’ and announce it on your on-deck bulletin board right there on-deck. The end of 2018 is on the horizon, which means out with the old and in with the new. This may mean breaking some bad habits in the pool, re-committing yourself to […]
Conquering College Recruiting
June 2, 2023
Over this period, I celebrated communication with coaches I idolized, cried over some seemingly dashed dreams and worked to find my way through this uncharted and never-ending territory. Much like the celebrated, daring explorers of the past, I embarked on a treacherous journey, one that was certain to be filled with obstacles, potential heartache and a […]
Pro Tip: How to Unlock Beast Mode on Your Breakout
June 2, 2023
The key with making it work is really hitting that last dolphin kick and using it to power you through that first stroke cycle at full speed and power. Caeleb Dressel’s freestyle and butterfly are killer. He won the 50 and 100 yard freestyles at NCAA, and also upset Olympic champion Joe Schooling in the 100 yard […]
Ten Things Parents Can and Cannot Control
June 2, 2023
When we try to control their swimming experience, such as pushing for our kids to be in the next higher level group before they’re ready, our kids will lose interest or rebel. When our kids are young, we make all the decisions for them. We choose their clothes, schools, activities, friends, food and bedtimes. But […]
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When Our Kids Have Big Dreams …
June 2, 2023
I have a question for swim coaches and parents. When our kids have huge dreams, should we tell them what is realistic and reasonable? Or, do we encourage them to dream? Every child I interviewed for our team’s newsletter dreamed of being an Olympian. Yes, it can happen. It did twice in our club’s 50-year […]
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