From the Swimming World website... By ALYSSA BLAIR Like any sport, swimming has its own set of words. Here we have compiled a list of some of the most commonly used and commonly confusing terms and phrases swimmers use that non-swimmers may not understand. Read more >>

From the Swimming World website... By KRISTEN WAGNER Dear Coach, I would like to begin this letter by asking you a question. A simple, one-word question: Why? Why did you pursue this career? Why do you wake up at the most ungodly hours every day, just to inevitably scream at your swimmers for breathing off the wall? Why do you devote countless hours of your life to the fate of our swimming careers? Why do you care? Luckily for you, these are questions that I already know the answers to....

From the SwamSwam website... By Joey Puglessi Each swim season seems to begin the same way as the last. From goal setting, scheduling, getting back in shape and beyond, we plan on a smooth transition from the last season. All too often, we forget to consider the uncontrollable circumstances or events that could impact a season. Injuries, illness, mental health concerns, and other unexpected obstacles can greatly alter the course of a season, or multiple seasons. Read more >>

From the Swimming World website... By EMILY THIRION Sometimes, we all need a reminder as to why we are grateful to be swimmers. So when you feel like you’ve reached your absolute limit, here are some reasons why we are thankful for the sport. Read more >>

From the SwimSwam website... By Sophia Vale I’m embarrassed to admit that I’ve been avoiding mushrooms for a really long time. Over 20 years to be exact… The more I cook and the more I see people incorporate mushrooms into their recipes, the more I have started to wonder if I am missing out on something. So, in an effort to bridge the gap between my kitchen and the fungi world, please join me for a bowl of Creamy Chicken & Mushroom Soup! I promise, you’ll hardly even notice the...

From the SwimSwam website... By Sophia Vale Falafel, if you’re unfamiliar with it, is a popular Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dish made of chickpeas and/or fava beans and tons of fresh herbs. Balls or sometimes patties of the ground beans and herbs are traditionally deep fried and served on pita bread as a sandwich or as part of a mezze platter (think “Mediterranean charcuterie board”). Because falafel is made primarily out of protein-rich chickpeas (in the case of this recipe), it is a popular substitute for meat in vegan and...

From the Swimming World website... By Dawn Weatherwax Are you ready to elevate your athletic performance and enhance your overall health with a few simple changes? Incorporating a daily supplement routine can be life-changing, giving athletes the additional advantage they seek. Here are five daily supplements to consider adding to your health toolkit: Read more >>

From the Hands Free MAMA website... By Rachel Macy Stafford Very rarely does one sentence have immediate impact on me. Very rarely does one sentence change the way I interact with my family. But this one did. It was not from Henry Thoreau or some renowned child psychologist. It was a comment from kids themselves. And if I’ve learned anything on this “Hands Free” journey, it is that children are the true experts when it comes to “grasping what really matters.” Read more >>

By JOHN LEONARD Executive Director American Swimming Coaches Association Many parents do not understand why coaches want athletes to travel to "away" meets, sometimes including overnight meets. There are several reasons, but one very large performance reason. Let me explain. The key is to watch what your child does when they attend a local swim meet. The first thing they do, is go and get a... heat sheet...right? And then they scour the heat sheet for their own names and their position relative to the competitors. Because... they know who...

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