From the Swimming World website... By JASON SALLADE I’ve been what you would call a swammer for about a month now. While I probably will pull a Brett Favre at some point and make my return to the pool as a Masters swimmer, at the moment I’m branching out and trying other things. Currently, it’s weightlifting, and beer league softball looks like it might be next. When you’ve been swimming since the age of 7, across a variety of levels from summer league to club to high school to college,...

From the SwimSwam website... By Ari Meyer Edamame is one of my favorite snacks when I am in a time crunch or am craving something savory. This dish is simple to prepare, without having to compromise on flavor. Packed with protein and fiber, these vibrant beans are tossed in a buttery spicy sauce that will be sure to be a new favorite in your kitchen! Let’s get into the recipe… Read more >>

From the Swimming World website... By Edie Sawyer The fun part about being on a team is being surrounded by teammamtes, individuals who offer different personalities. I am sure someone’s face comes to mind when you think of the coach’s pet, or the warmup sprinter and even the Save up Sally swimmer. Read on to learn about the 10 different types of teammates that every team has. Read more >>

From the Swimming World website... By Abby Boone Every swimmer has come to the wall at the end of a race and been unhappy with their swim. Whether they are sad or mad, whether there are tears or frustration, each swimmer turns to their coach for comfort and counsel. Read more >>

From the Swimming World website... By Adam Denn The pool glows a vibrant blue as you step on the pool deck for practice, excited for a great day. You have the opportunity to spend time with friends, maybe have an easy set, and get better at the sport you love. Life couldn’t be better, until you check your lane for the day. Your face drops in horror. You’re swimming with THAT teammate. We’ve all been there – driven crazy by those who refuse to follow practice etiquette, ruining a great...

From the USA Swimming website... USA Swimming today released the roster for its 2023-2024 Scholastic All-America Team. Congratulations to King Aquatic Club swimmers Elayne CHEN, Cota CLISE, Aidan COLE, Andrew COOMBS, Veronica GOURLEY, & Aiden HAMMER for being named to the team! This is the third year in a row for Clise & Coombs while this is the second year in a row for Cole & Hammer to earn this honor. Each year, USA Swimming recognizes its member athletes who excel both in the classroom and in the pool. The...

From the SwimSwam website... By Sophia Vale Welcome to soup season! In my opinion, nothing beats a hearty, warming soup in the fall. However, it can be a challenge to find soups that are packed with enough protein to keep you fueled as an athlete. This Tuscan Chicken Soup has two protein sources (chicken and cannellini beans), plus plenty of vitamins, minerals and fiber from other fruits and vegetables. If you’re looking for a vegan-friendly adaptation, simply use vegetable stock instead of chicken stock, and swap out the chicken breast...

From the Swimming World website... By Edie Sawyer Every swimmer has their irks, the things that bother them most at practice. We all dread certain things whether it is a challenging set in the pool, or a basic everyday task as simple as putting lane lines in the water. Read on to see the five things that swimmers dread practice! Read more >>

From the USA Swimming website... By Kristen Ziesmer, TrueSport Expert Breakfast is still the most important meal of the day, especially for busy athletes balancing sport, school, extracurriculars, and social activities. And unfortunately, breakfast is also an easy meal for athletes to skip, especially when the day starts with before-school practice or an early conditioning session. In other cases, your athlete may not have a large appetite in the morning, or won’t wake up early to make time for a seated breakfast. Read more >>

USA Swimming today announced the 200 clubs that will be recognized as Gold, Silver or Bronze medal clubs in the 2024-2025 Club Excellence Program. Congratulations King Aquatic Club (KING) swimmers & coaches for for earning Silver Medal status in being named one of the top 100 teams in the United States and one of three teams in Pacific Northwest Swimming (PNS) to make the list. Read nore >> Now in its 25th year, the Club Excellence program recognizes USA Swimming’s highest-performing clubs in the development of athletes ages 18 years...