From the Swimming World magazine... By Maddie Barnes The friends you make while swimming will be lifelong pals. However, the ones you make outside the sport are also important and, in some ways, better for you while you are competing. Here’s why. Read more >>

From the SwimSwam website... by Sophia Vale This is one of my favorite meals of all time. Packed with leafy greens, hearty vegetables and protein smothered in a satisfying, tangy burger sauce, this recipe fills you with the nutritious fuel you need as an athlete, but with the satisfying taste of your favorite fast food burger. Plus, it’s endlessly customizable—anything you would find delicious on a burger is fair game! Read more >>

From the USA Swimming website... By Truesport As an athlete, you know that not every competition will end with a win. In fact, there will almost always be something in a race, competition, or match that doesn't go your way. That can be emotionally difficult, but even in these challenging moments, sportsmanship is critical. Lack of sportsmanship can have long-term effects on your mental wellbeing and your success on teams, as well as lead to coaches not wanting to recruit or retain you in the future Read more >>

From the Swimming World website... By JESS GERIAN As many swimmers are currently in the throws of championship season, here is one way to rehearse a race without getting into the water. Visualization is, quite simply, sitting yourself down, closing your eyes, and thinking (or rather, dreaming) about your swim. This mental rehearsal is a cognitive technique to mentally stimulate certain aspects of an athlete’s performance. It involves attempting to create clear images of desired outcomes and encompasses other elements such as executing skills, implementing strategy, and regulating emotions. Read...

From the USA Swimming website... USA Swimming announced Friday the 71 swimmers who will comprise the 2024-25 U.S. National Junior Team roster, featuring numerous World Junior and Junior Pan Pacific champions. Congratulations to KING athlete Aiden HAMMER on being named to this team for his 400 freestyle swim at 2024 Junior Pan Pacific Championships & 800 freestyle swim at 2024 Olympic Trials. This is KING’s first national junior team member since Daniel ROY was named to the team roster for 2017-18. Read more >>

From the Swimming World website... By Edie Sawyer In many of my previous articles, I have emphasized the importance of change. You are never going to improve by constantly doing the same things all the time. It is so important to reflect on your past season and think about the things that went great, as well as the things that could have been done better. As you enter a new season, think about what you want to do a better job of. Is it getting to bed earlier? Improving your...

From the Swimming World website... By Erin Keaveny, Swimming World Contributor. We’re several weeks into the college academic calendar, which for many swimming and diving programs means practice has started in full force. For student-athletes, particularly freshman, adjusting to the rigors of college athletics and academics can be a difficult process. Read more >>

From the SwimSwam website... By Sophia Vale This protein and veggie-packed recipe makes a terrific meal-prep option that will set you up with ready-to-go healthy dinners or lunches for a week. It yields about 6–8 servings depending on your portion size. Serve it with rice and steamed broccoli to make it go a little further or, for a KETO-friendly option, eat it as-is! Read more >>

From the Swimming World website... By Adam Denn The nerves wash over you, as you look upon an intimidating field of competitors. This event is one that will change your entire future, with turns and difficult stretches that will surely test you. But with a strong finish, you could have the opportunity of a lifetime. For many, you thought about a big swim meet, celebrating a huge time drop or a heat winner. But the moment I was referring to haunts underclassmen all across the country: the college swimming recruiting...

From the Swimming World website... By ANNIE GREVERS The 400 IM is a race I only had to swim once to decide it was not my calling. Now when I watch people race it, and love all 16 laps of it, I cannot relate, but I certainly can respect. One such swimmer was shooting for his sectionals cut this past weekend. He missed it by four tenths of a second in prelims and came back on a mission in finals. His teammates crowded the end of his lane and his...