Ashleigh Scott - (Author)

By Ashleigh Scott, Swimming World College Intern. Once upon a time, there was a child who developed a particular passion for the water. Playing in the pool was nothing short of a favorite pastime, and...

By Ashleigh Scott, Swimming World College Intern. Every swimmer goes through times of feeling as though practices are redundant and stale. Walking across the pool deck day after day, jumping into the ...

By Ashleigh Scott, Swimming World College Intern. Nowadays, numerous products are marketed as having multiple secret benefits with catchy slogans, like "all hail kale!" or, "It's one simple motion: pu...

By Ashleigh Scott, Swimming World College Intern. Close your eyes and imagine a world free of stereotypes and assumptions. Marginalization and snarky, ignorant comments are virtually non-existent. Hav...

By Ashleigh Scott, Swimming World College Intern. "Don't step on the cracks, or you'll break your mother's back!" "Be sure not to jinx it..." "Knock on wood!" We’ve all heard these lines. These are th...

By Ashleigh Scott, Swimming World College Intern.  In the intense world of athletics, it is sometimes challenging to see past personal bests and competition. Swimmers focus on big and exciting goals. ...

By Ashleigh Scott, Swimming World College Intern. Wake up early, push your body to its limits, fix small details, repeat. This is the daily routine for every competitive swimmer. It is a cycle swimmer...