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ASCA World Clinic: Register for the 2025 Event Before Prices Rise

With just one week left before registration rates increase, the countdown is on for the 2025 ASCA World Clinic presented by Fitter & Faster Swim Camps, the world’s premier professional development event for swim coaches. Regular registration ends July 30, and with new keynote speakers and timely top...

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Searching for the Best Swim School? How Top Programs Compare in 2025

Choosing the right swim school can be overwhelming — especially with so many great programs expanding across the U.S. From nurturing early swim experiences to developing strong stroke technique, the best schools share a commitment to safety, consistency, and confidence-building. Whether you're looki...

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Fun and Effective Kickboard Drills to Enhance Your Swimming

Fun and Effective Kickboard Drills to Enhance Your Swimming Kickboard exercises are a fun way to improve your swimming skills, as well as your strength and endurance in the water as a whole. At first glance, swimmers may get the impression that the only way to use kickboards is for traditional kick ...

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Scientific Research Says Music Benefits Athletic Performance

Scientific Research Says Music Benefits Athletic Performance Swimmers who listen to music before a race aren’t participating in a mindless task, they are utilizing a scientifically proven method to enhance their performance. Significant research has been conducted to further understand the impact th...

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A Letter to Swim Coaches Everywhere: Thank You

A Letter to Swim Coaches Everywhere: Thank You From the Archive 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 inevitably scream at your swimmers...

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Dryland Training: Six Exercises to Maintain Fitness During a Break

Dryland Training: Six Exercises to Maintain Fitness During a Break By J.R. Rosania In this article, I have illustrated six exercises that will help both recovery and spark fun. After a season, it’s sensible to take your training down a level, but continue to do enough to maintain fitness. These exer...

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Increased Data Usage is Taking Swimming Into the Future

Once Largely Dismissed, Data Usage is Taking Swimming Into the Future Russell Mark knew the look before coaches even had to open their mouths.  It was the early 2000s, and Mark had worked his way from a research assistant to a biomechanics analyst with USA Swimming. Using video technology, he prepar...

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Winning By a Tenth: Why Starts Matter More Than Ever

Winning By a Tenth: Why Starts Matter More Than Ever In swimming, just tenths or even hundredths of a second often separate medalists from non-medalists. The difference between winning and losing, standing on the podium or missing it, or qualifying for a championship final often comes down to a razo...

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Backstroke to Breaststroke: Which Turn is Right For You?

Backstroke to Breaststroke: Which Turn is Right For You? The transition from backstroke to breaststroke in the individual medley has become a major topic of discussion in the swimming world over the past decade. The crossover turn has largely dominated the competitive scene, favored almost unanimous...

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5 Rewards of Coaching or Teaching Someone Else to Swim

By Katie Lively, Swimming World College Intern There are a small handful of swimmers who truly dream of a career in coaching. The majority of us cringe slightly when we find out we need to figure out a way to teach our sport to an outsider. However, my own experience has shown me just how powerful t...

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ASCA Timothy Welsh Fellowship Program: Call For Fellows

Applications are now being accepted for the ASCA Timothy Welsh Fellows Program. In its 23nd year, this excellent career development program aims to identify and foster future swimming coach leaders. Annually, ASCA selects a group of coaches to spend a year of research, education, and career exposure...