6 Swim Parent Stereotypes That Can Hinder a Swimmer’s Success
By Bailey Duran, Swimming World Intern. Swimmers and coaches alike know that it takes several factors to help a swimmer be successful and achieve their goals. One crucial factor that
Commentary
Film Review: Rowdy — Documentary on Rowdy Gaines
By Andy Ross On Monday night, SEC Network aired “Rowdy,” an hour-long feature documentary by ESPN’s Hannah Storm. The documentary highlighted Gaines’ career in the 1980’s, growing up in Florida, swimming
5 Strength Training Exercises to Improve Swimming Performance
By Kayla Riemensperger, Swimming World College Intern. Weight training is often a highly debated topic in the world of swimming. While there is no clear-cut right or wrong answer to
Q&A with Rising Calvin College Coach Chris Sullivan
By Nick Pecoraro, Swimming World College Intern. As a young kid, Chris Sullivan already had a passion for swimming. Raised in Rockford, Michigan, Sullivan aided the Rockford High School team
12 Thoughts Every Swimmer Has During Practice
By Isabelle Robuck, Swimming World College Intern. Staring at a black line for two hours can be pretty grueling sometimes. With long sets, the alone time gives our mind a
Swim For Success: Kalamazoo College’s Program to Decrease Child Drowning Rates
By Grant Anger, College Swimming World Intern. Kalamazoo College is a private, liberal arts college located in the small city of Kalamazoo in West Michigan. Service-learning is at the heart
Remembering the Late Jack Pettinger
By Andy Ross. I learned of Jack’s passing the night before it happened. My dad (current Purdue men’s coach Dan Ross) texted me and my brothers that Jack wasn’t going to
Which of These 5 Deck Shoes is Your Style?
By Kelsey Mitchell, Swimming World College Intern. When people think of the supplies and rituals essential to a successful swim meet, very few take footwear into consideration. Despite this lack
Swim Flumes: An Alternative to Improve Swimming Performance
By Daniela Navarrete, Swimming World College Intern. Technology has drastically changed sports throughout the last decades, and swimming is no exception. A newer trend that coaches have added to the
Q&A With SheAyre Bowles, Author of “Goggle Girl Takes Her Mark”
By Eamonn Keenan, Swimming World College Intern. Everyone is watching you. You need to make a decision – one that might tear you apart. Should you do what you’re told
