Swim Life

6 Meet Day Nutrition Strategies Swimmers Should Know Among the most important things an athlete can do is set goals, and with these goals come standards. Proper training, sleep, and nutrition are vital necessities for success in any sport. But balancing these priorities can be challenging when jobs,...

The Complete Swimmer: Event Specialization and the Case for Varied Training By MICHAEL J. STOTT We’ve all seen it—an age group phenom who dominates a particular stroke and claims it as his or her own. “Athletes will often self-identify their primary events. Those are dictated by genetics, attention ...

Stocking Stuffers for Coaches!  Gift Ideas Under $100 and Below $50...Ho! Ho! Ho! Coaches. They are always thinking about you...here's your chance to thank them! Put a Big Smile on your coach's face with these Gift Ideas! Under $100 [caption id="attachment_600542" align="aligncenter" width="469"] .....

Swimming Holiday Gift Guide: A Range of Gifts Your Swimmer Will Love Swimming gear can enrich a swimmer's practice or keep them warm and comfortable at practice or between races at a meet. Useful gear comes in a wide variety of price ranges. Here are some gift ideas for you to check out. Over $100 ....

The Swimming Dictionary: A List of Words and Phrases Lost on the Non-Swimmer Like any sport, swimming has its own set of words. Here we have compiled a list of some of the most commonly used and commonly confusing terms and phrases swimmers use that non-swimmers may not understand. Words Heat Sheet ...

Motivational Monday: Swimming with Teens Helped Make Swimming Fun Again When I came home from college in May, I was burned out. I knew that if I wanted to hit the goals I set for myself for my senior season, I had to train often this summer. However, I was so emotionally, mentally and physically dra...

Cyber Monday is here, and we’ve rounded up some amazing deals perfect for families of swimmers. From keeping your car clean after swim meets to making family downtime more fun, these products are practical, fun, and discounted! Dive into these deals while they last! 1. BISSELL Little Green Multi-Pur...

The Changing College Landscape: How Coaches Are Counseling Recruits Let’s start by agreeing it is currently a crazy world for college swimming. True story: Last fall, an all-state Mid-Atlantic swimmer decommitted from Boston College following revelations of misconduct in its men’s program. After car...

Swim moms are the unsung heroes of the pool deck—always there with towels, snacks, hugs, sharpies, and unconditional support. This holiday season, show your appreciation with a thoughtful gift that makes their poolside days and the evenings after a long day at the pool more enjoyable. Here’s a round...

5 Games To Make Swim Practice Fun By Lucas Draper Before I start this article, I want to preface this by saying that I know sports and swim practice, especially at a competitive level, aren’t meant to be fun and games all the time. We work hard every day, striving to improve all areas of our perform...

A Letter to Swim Coaches Everywhere: Thank You From the Archive (Thanksgiving Tradition) Dear Coach, I would like to begin this letter by asking you a question. A simple, one-word question: Why? Why did you pursue this career? Why do you wake up at the most ungodly hours every day, just to inevitabl...

Coaching Masters Swimming: A Different Sport With Many Needs to Meet (From the Archive) Commentary by Jason Tillotson When we think of swimmers and the American swimming community, we think of early morning practices, a full day of school or work then a return to the Olympic-sized ice box for an aft...

35 Reasons to be Thankful You're a Swimmer Sometimes, we all need a reminder as to why we are grateful to be swimmers. So when you feel like you’ve reached your absolute limit, here are some reasons why we are thankful for the sport. 1). Everything else in life seems a little bit easier after swimmi...

8 Types of Coaches: Where Does Your Coach Fit? Over my many years of swimming, I have experienced a lot of different coaches, all who have had a different coaching style. From club to high school swimming, and from high school to college swimming, I have learned how to adapt to different coaches and...

9 High Protein Snacks for Swimmers on the Go Holiday travel or hustle and bustle got you on the go?  Having access to high protein snacks can be a challenge.  Protein helps keep your energy levels up and muscle recovery. Try some of these grab and go, high protein snacks - great for the car, the pla...

How To Swim the 100 Breaststroke: Breaking Down Swimming's Most Perplexing Race What makes a great 100 breaststroker? Many would point to a dominant kick, gliding them through the water. Others would point to a strong stroke, using their upper body to push forward with efficiency. Some might even po...

5 Daily Supplements to Supercharge Your Athletic Abilities Are you ready to elevate your athletic performance and enhance your overall health with a few simple changes? Incorporating a daily supplement routine can be life-changing, giving athletes the additional advantage they seek. Here are five da...

10 Types of Teammates Found on Every Team; Which One Are You? The fun part about being on a team is being surrounded by teammamtes, individuals who offer different personalities. I am sure someone’s face comes to mind when you think of the coach’s pet, or the warmup sprinter and even the Save up Sal...

Nathan Adrian to Join Third Season of ‘Special Forces’ on Fox American Olympian Nathan Adrian will take part in the third season of the reality television show Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test, it was announced Friday. The show pushes a group of famous people through Special Forces training, te...

4 Swimming 'Icks' and How To Be the Best Practice Swimmer The pool glows a vibrant blue as you step on the pool deck for practice, excited for a great day. You have the opportunity to spend time with friends, maybe have an easy set, and get better at the sport you love. Life couldn’t be better, unti...