Courtesy: American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA) Congratulation to King Aquatic Club (KING) for being ranked 39th in the large teams (176-350 swimmers) division. The American Swimming Coaches Association has announced the 2025 Top 50 Age Group Teams for extra-large, large, medium and small size teams. Working collaboratively with USA Swimming, who provided the data, ASCA updated the criteria this year to recognize more teams and more coaches who are doing an excellent job in age group development. https://swimswam.com/asca-names-2026-top-50-age-group-teams-in-four-divisions/ https://swimswam.com/asca-names-2026-top-50-age-group.../ https://cdn.ymaws.com/swimmingcoach.org/resource/resmgr/magazines/press_releases/ASCA_2026_Top_Age_Group_Team.pdf

From the USA Swimming website... By TrueSport Expert and the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency’s Science Director, Dr. Laura Lewis If you’re an athlete living at sea level, the idea of training or competing at a high-altitude location can feel intimidating. Maybe you’ve heard horror stories from teammates who struggled to acclimate, or you’re concerned that you won’t be able to perform at your best. Read more >>

From the Swimming World website... By Isabelle Robuck Staring at a black line for two hours can be pretty grueling sometimes. With long sets, the alone time gives our mind a chance to wander far beyond just swimming. Here are 12 thoughts that every swimmer has during practice! Read more >>

From the Swimming World website... By Summer Finke For many swimmers, the final school bell has rung, backpacks have been tossed aside, and summer has officially arrived. While friends are sleeping in, heading to the beach, or enjoying carefree afternoons, competitive swimmers know that summer often signals something entirely different: doubles, increased yardage, and some of the toughest training of the year. Read more >>

Congratulations to KING athlete Grant BELLIN & Emma LI on being selected to attend the USA Swimming Western Zone Select Camp being held at University of Nevada, Las Vegas from June 4-7, 2026. Zone Select Camps bring the top swimmers in each zone together for a unique motivational experience. Each zone's camp will consist of 56 total athletes. Zone Select Camp Information

From the USA Swimming website... Courtesy of TrueSport Nutrition Guide If you’ve ever spent a weekend at a youth sports tournament, you know the drill—early mornings, long days, and alternating bursts of high energy and downtime. Between all the games, driving, and cheering, one of the biggest challenges can be keeping your young athlete well-fed and energized. Read more >>

From the USA Swimming website... By TrueSport Expert Kevin Chapman, PhD Athletic success doesn’t happen just because of fast legs or strong muscles. Success is often due to mental strength as well as physical prowess, at any age. That’s why retrieval cues can be an athlete’s secret weapon when used effectively. Read more >>

From the Swimming World website... By Summer Finke Every Swimming Journey is a Little Different: Focus On Your Own Path Comparison can be one of the fastest ways to lose joy in swimming. Read more >>

From the SwimSwam website... By Ari Meyer A light, refreshing Greek pasta salad packed with fresh veggies, feta, and a tangy balsamic dressing that tastes even better the next day. Read more >>

From the USA Swimming website... By TrueSport Expert Kevin Chapman, PhD Visualization can be an athlete’s secret weapon, and it’s a skill that you can practice in the car, at home, or whenever you have downtime in your sport. Using mental imagery to work through key game-day scenarios can help you find the right balance of game-day nerves and calm energy that allows you to perform at your peak. Read more >>