From the Swimming World website... By Summer Finke There comes a point for many swimmers when the love story with the sport changes. Read more >>

From the USA Swimming website... By Dr. Laura Lewis Sport science can be overwhelming, and it’s easy to get bogged down in acronym-rich terminology that seems critically important to your athlete’s success. If you don’t know their VO2 max or their body composition stats from a DEXA scan or their anaerobic threshold, are you missing out on information that could make your athlete better at their sport? The answer isn’t as simple as yes or no. Read more >>

From the Swimming World website... By John Lohn - Editor-in-Chief, Dawn Weatherwax Whether you’re a competitive swimmer, a water polo player, a diver, an open-water or masters athlete — or the parent or coach of one — you are fueling somehow. Read more >>

From the SwimSwam website... By Ari Meyer Juicy citrus-marinated flank steak, fresh toppings, and a little heat make these tacos the perfect easy weeknight dinner. Read more >>

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 >>