Read moreCourtney Flood Climbs the Swimming Ladder from Prep-Teamer to Head Manager Role at Cresskill Municipal Pool25 June 2019By Lucas Alvarez, Swimming World College Intern. It’s the classic story of dedication and perseverance: someone who started at the bottom and slowly but surely made her way to the top. Courtney Flood, the head manager at the Cresskill Municipal Pool in N.J., began her relationship with the pool as a...
Read more1From Student to Teacher: Carolyn Belardinelli Takes up Coaching at Saddle River Valley Swim Club02 June 2019By Lucas Alvarez, Swimming World College Intern. What are the qualities of a good swimming coach? A positive attitude and constant encouragement can prevent swimmers from becoming frustrated or quitting entirely whenever they're struggling. The ability to clearly communicate is also important in ord...
Read more1The Making of a Champion: Heather Wong Makes Waves at Bryant University18 May 2019By Lucas Alvarez, Swimming World College Intern. Nearly every swimmer who starts young has big dreams of making it to the Olympics or becoming a champion. But the percentage who actually do make it is quite small. What sets champions apart from the rest is consistent determination, hard work and a l...