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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...

Swimmers and coaches alike know that it takes several factors to help a swimmer be successful and achieve his/her goals. One crucial factor that may be a given but under-addressed is the parental role in a swimmer’s achievement. While the swim parent and coach can make a great support team, they als...

The 10 Guaranteed Ways to Spot a Swim Parent Many people have no problem spotting swimmers from a mile away with these telltale features: a bulky bag, messy bun filled with dead hair (for the girls), dry skin, tired eyes, goggle and cap tan lines, and the wide-eyed fear whenever the word “butterfly”...

7 Ways to Win a Gold Medal as a Swim Parent By Abigail Sheridan, Swimming World Intern.  Behind every swimmer is the incredible swim parent. They wake up at all hours of the night to drive us to swim meets, they slave over countless meals only to see them devoured in a matter of just a few minutes, ...

By Kristy Kinzer, Swimming World College Intern. "Who is the most influential person in your life?" Many stumble over their words searching for a genuine answer to this question, wading through all of the people who have entered and exited their lives throughout the years. When you ask an athlete th...

By Isabelle Robuck, Swimming World College Intern. With swimming as one of our greatest loves, our friends, family, teammates and coaches add true meaning to the fast times and hardware. Being somewhat of an individual sport, we can easily forget how much those closest to us actually affect our live...