Right hand to left hand and remember to finish each side equally. Don’t let your form slip. It is the best skill for swimming straight. “It is only with the heart one can see rightly, what is essential is invisible to the eye” – The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint Exupery Your nemeses . . […]

That is my takeaway from this swim season – reveling in and enjoying the journey that my children are on – the friendships they have and will form – the goals they’ll accomplish and where they will fall short. I arrived home from work on Monday ready to drive the swim team carpool. Only to remember – […]

The routine doesn’t have to be super elaborate. It just has to be completed to enjoy the benefits of fewer training interruptions. If you look around the swimming world, dryland is becoming more and more of a staple in a team’s progression. From the age group level to the elite, discussion on how to properly […]

By performing the dolphin kick at this point, they will not only increase their speed during that portion of the pullout, but their average speed throughout entire pullout increases too. In reality, a swimmer’s speed is at its’ highest point at entry, BUT their speed at its’ second highest point during the glide phase (3 m/s). While […]

“When she wins, I am disappointed that I did not win, but I am happy for her success. I know that I will work harder the next day in practice so that the next time I will win.” From the age of seven, my passion has been competitive swimming. I have always loved the water, […]

It’s finally here, and you’ve spent hours preparing, working on your technique, and fine-tuning your nutrition plan to be at your best. What you eat right before the race is just as important, so we’ve put together some meal ideas that will keep you going throughout the day. In general, pre-race meals for swimmers should not be […]

Even if you fall into the strong category you can swim fast easier if you use a cross over kick. One kick wonder . . . . . Wisdom begins in wonder . . . . . Socrates CROSS OVER V. RHYTHMIC KICK TECHNIQUE We all know the standard 2 beat, 4 beat, and 6 beat […]

You have to be serious with swimming, dedicate yourself to it and be absolutely committed to achieving things and becoming the best version of yourself as a swimmer that you can possibly be. Sometimes, having an intense desire for something can actually be a bad thing. I’m sure you love swimming. I’m sure it’s something […]

Earning a scholarship is wonderful. If your child is fortunate enough to get one, you have every right to be proud and happy. When my kids were little and new to our swim team, we never thought about college scholarships. After all, we didn’t know if our kids would stick through one season of swimming, […]

Look honestly. Seek support. Know that your answers (and courageousness) are already inside of you. There is nothing quite like experiencing, or witnessing, moments of outstanding achievement, much like we are seeing this week at the high school and NCAA levels. This excitement and satisfaction is particularly meaningful, and more satisfying when significant obstacles have […]