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By Grace Hoffmann, Swimming World College Intern I believe that life as told by a female swimmer varies a lot from the male swimmer's story. From having to explain to school friends why your hair is always thrown up in a ponytail, to those broad "swimmer shoulders" that everyone comments on, it is v...

By Grace Hoffmann, Swimming World College Intern A few months into the swim season and Coach’s expectations of you are already through the roof. You’re being pushed more than you have ever thought possible. The pressure is building and you haven’t even had a meet yet. Thoughts of championship season...

By Grace Hoffmann, Swimming World College Intern The prognosis of Christmas training is that it’s hard. Well, yes! However, winter training can be a blast too! Swimmers should flourish during the winter season because: 1. You can eat whatever you want... Calories?  More like cookies. Doubles and str...

By Grace Hoffmann It didn't take long for me to realize that my parents were just as, or maybe even more, involved in my swimming career than I was. I am grateful for all the times they woke up early to take me to morning practice, and the many hours they spent at swim meets waiting for me to swim a...

Leave A Legacy: 3 Qualities of An Influential Leader During practice, she swims hard. She's focused, but still has fun. She watches her teammates with no judgment. When it comes time for “off the block racing,” she is the first out of the pool cheering her teammates on. She doesn't just cheer to che...

Where Would I Be Without Swimming? By Grace Hoffmann I have been swimming for 15 years and can honestly say that I have never met a swimmer who has said that they have always loved the sport. If you're out there and love swimming 100 percent of the time, then kudos to you! That's truly something spe...

By Grace Hoffmann, Swimming World College Intern Freezing outdoor pool water. Lanes packed full. Six-and-under kiddos roaming the pool deck. High hope of thunder and lightning. As the summer is quickly approaching for college kids, decisions about the whereabouts of their training from May to August...

By Grace Hoffmann, Swimming World College Intern As recruiting season picks up, the nation's top divers and swimmers choose their dream school to continue their athletic career. Some of these athletes continue their careers with a familiar face by their side, a teammate from the the club or a fellow...

by Grace Hoffmann, Swimming World College Intern  "I do it because I love you and you love swimming!" were the words out of my mother's mouth every time I asked why she had to be at the pool on meet day before me. The people at the pool before the swimmers-- they rock! You don't realize it as a litt...

By Grace Hoffmann, Swimming World College Intern Today, November 18, marks the last day for the Early Signing Period for college athletics. With the quick stroke of a pen, athletes all over the country signed their name and gave their word to the college team of their choice. All those months of rec...

Agon is the proud sponsor of all high school coverage (recruiting, results, state championships, etc.) on SwimmingWorld.com. For more information about Agon, visit their website Agonswim.com. OXFORD - There will be six new faces on Miami (Ohio) swimming and diving team for the 2015-16 season, courte...

By Grace Hoffmann, Swimming World College Intern It had only been two weeks into college swimming and I missed the practices. I missed the yelling. I even missed the devious smile at 5 a.m. I missed my go-to therapist. I missed my motivator. “Dear Club Coach, Hey, it’s me Grace. Maybe you could come...