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Information and Education for Swimmers

This section will mostly contain links to web pages that are helpful for swimmers. Most of the articles will come from USA Swimming, Swimswam.com, Swimming World Magazine, Swim Vortex and similar sports websites. These articles will be divided into different categories, at first, the categories will be stroke related and other articles. Majority of the articles are written by current or former swim parents and coaches while some are written by current and former swimmers. Some of our coaches might write there own articles and information as well.	Articles that are not related to the different strokes GROUP 1 DO YOU HAVE THE PATIENCE TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS IN THE POOL? 11 THINGS TO REMEMBER WHEN TAPER STARTS 5 THINGS ALL SWIMMERS FEAR 6 REASONS SWIM MOMS ARE THE ABSOLUTE BEST THE 7 CURSES OF BEING A TALENTED SWIMMER 7 QUOTES TO INSPIRE YOU TO GREATNESS THIS SEASON 7 THINGS FAST SWIMMERS DO THAT YOU SHOULD DO TOO 7 TIPS TO DEVELOP MENTAL TOUGHNESS FOR SWIMMERS 6 THINGS TO THINK ABOUT NEXT TIME YOU STUMBLE WITH YOUR SWIMMING AN AGE GROUP COACH’S THOUGHTS ON GOAL SETTING 4 STEPS TO EFFECTIVE GOAL SETTING 5 Things Most Swimmers Aren’t Ready to Do to Swim Fast struggle-real-balancing-swimming-academics GROUP 2 12 THINGS NON-SWIMMERS SAY TO SWIMMERS 9 WAYS SWIMMING IS ANALOGOUS TO GOLF 7 WAYS TO USE YOUR SWIMMING LOG MORE EFFECTIVELY 10 THINGS YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT YOURSELF FROM SWIMMING WHY NOT DREAM A LITTLE BIGGER? 7 THINGS EVERY SWIM OFFICIAL WANTS COACHES, SWIMMERS & PARENTS TO KNOW 6 REASONS TO GET STOKED ABOUT BEING A SELF-DISCIPLINED SWIMMER GROUP 3 6 TOXIC THOUGHTS EVERY SWIMMER SHOULD DROP 23 COMMON MISTAKES SWIMMERS MAKE THAT UNDERMINE THEIR TRAINING MENTAL HEALTH IN SWIMMING: A SILENT STRUGGLE – ONE OF MANY 5 WAYS WE TRY TO OUTSMART OUR COACHES MENTAL HEALTH FOR ATHLETES: 4 STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE SELF TALK THE 7 TYPES OF SLACKERS ON EVERY SWIM TEAM MENTAL HEALTH FOR ATHLETES: KRISTEN’S STORY – IT’S OK TO NOT BE OK
High School / College related material HOW TO FIND A GOOD COLLEGE SWIM TEAM WHEN IS MY CLUB SWIM COACH GOING TO GET ME RECRUITED? 4 COLLEGE RECRUITING TIPS FOR CLUB SWIM COACHES 5 TIPS FOR SOON TO BE COLLEGIATE SWIMMERS THE “5 TOOL” RECRUIT: KEYS TO A SUCCESSFUL COLLEGE RECRUITING EXPERIENCE ACC RECRUITING TIP: STAY OFF YOUR CELL PHONE WHAT I WISH I HAD KNOWN BEFORE SWIMMING IN COLLEGE ADVICE TO ALL INCOMING FRESHMEN
Race, Strokes, and Strength related material 5 TIPS TO CONQUER OPEN WATER SWIMMING HOW TO MAINTAIN A STRONG CORE HOW TO RECOVER BETWEEN RACES YOGA FOR SWIMMERS: INCREASE YOUR CORE STRENGTH YOGA LESSON PLAN FOR SWIMMERS 3 COMMON FREESTYLE FLIP TURN MISTAKES 3 WAYS TO STAY HYDRATED THIS SUMMER HOW TO PREPARE FOR LONG COURSE SEASON DRYLAND: RUNNING 101 WITH LARRY ARNOLD HOW TO RAMP UP STRENGTH TRAINING 4 EXTERNAL ROTATOR EXERCISES TO PREVENT SHOULDER INJURIES FOR SWIMMERS RACE DETAILS: 3 WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR START RACE VIDEO: WATCH SARAH SJOSTROM BREAK EUROPEAN RECORD IN WOMEN’S 100 FLY 3 Steps to Overnight Swim Meet Recovery win-with-dolphin-kick-the-5th-stroke rebecca-soni-breaststroke-wall-kicks 4-exercises-to-strengthen-the-shoulders

Information and Education for Swim Parents

This section will mostly contain links to web pages that are helpful for parents with children in sports, mainly swimming. Most of the articles will come from USA Swimming, Swimswam.com, Swimming World Magazine, Swim Vortex and similar sports websites. Majority of the articles are written by current or former swim parents and coaches while some are written by current and former swimmers.

Some of our coaches might write there own articles and information as well.

8 TIPS FOR SWIM PARENTS ABOUT TEAM HOPPING

6 REASONS SWIM MOMS ARE THE ABSOLUTE BEST

THE 7 CURSES OF BEING A TALENTED SWIMMER

SHOUTS FROM THE STANDS: 5 DANGEROUS MISCONCEPTIONS FOR SWIMMING PARENTS TO AVOID

7 THINGS EVERY SWIM OFFICIAL WANTS COACHES, SWIMMERS & PARENTS TO KNOW

5 TIPS FOR SWIM PARENTS ON HOW TO ENCOURAGE YOUR SWIMMER

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