In this article, we hope to demystify the people and positions that make swim meets run. Competitive swimming meets rely on a coordinated system of Continue Reading
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Training Load in Competitive Swimming Part 3 of 3: Recovery, Adaptation, and Performance Outcomes
Part 3 of 3: Recovery, Adaptation, and Performance Outcomes Training adaptations in swimming occur during recovery rather than during training itself. This principle is well Continue Reading
Training Load in Competitive Swimming Part 2 of 3: How Training Load Changes Across Athlete Development
Part 2 of 3: How Training Load Changes Across Athlete Development Training load in swimming is not uniform across an athlete’s career. Long-term athlete development Continue Reading
Training Load in Competitive Swimming (Part 1 of 3: What Training Load Is and How It Is Measured)
In competitive swimming, training is often described by distance completed per practice or per week. Sports science literature, however, uses the broader concept of training Continue Reading
Competitive Meets as Developmental Environments
Competitive swim meets function as applied performance settings where physical, technical, and psychological skills are integrated. Research in performance psychology identifies competition as a critical Continue Reading
Recruiting in Competitive Swimming: Finding the Right College Fit Academically and Athletically
Recruiting in competitive swimming operates within a structured system shaped by roster limits, institutional priorities, and academic requirements. Participation data published by the NCAA indicates Continue Reading
2026 and the Stories That Live Beyond the Lane Lines
A new year doesn’t change who you are—it exposes it. Heading into 2026, I want to be clear about where I’m coming from and why Continue Reading
Team Culture and Its Role in Athlete Retention and Development
Sport psychology research links athlete motivation and continued participation to environments that support autonomy, competence, and relatedness (Ryan & Deci, 2000). These factors are commonly Continue Reading
A message from the Editor on January 2
January 2 is when swim season quietly restarts. No celebrations, no hype—just early alarms, cold decks, and the reminder that winter swimming doesn’t ease you Continue Reading
Evaluating a Season When Performance Outcomes Do Not Improve
Sport performance literature commonly distinguishes between outcome measures (such as race times and placements) and process measures (such as skill acquisition, training adaptation, and workload Continue Reading