12/08/2014
Aussies Follow USA Swimming Lead in Safe Sport
Swimming Australia officials recently met with USA Swimming at the FINA congress in Doha, Qatar, to discuss USA Swimming’s Safe Sport program.
12/08/2014
USA Swimming helps Sigma Gamma Rho Sharpen Skills
USA Swimming held a clinic with partner Sigma Gamma Rho last week at the AT&T Winter National Championships in Greensboro, N.C. The purpose of the clinic was to help members of the historically African –American sorority sharpen their swimming skills.
12/08/2014
How to Evaluate Butterfly Technique
Whenever I’m at a pool now or watching film, it’s automatic: my eyes zone into the subtle movements of a swimmer while my mind processes all the information to make a preliminary evaluation of technique. Here are the first things I ask myself when I watch butterfly technique.
12/08/2014
Mike's Mailbag: Advice for Swim Parents
All swim parents love their kids and hate to see them struggle and be disappointed. Any words of wisdom-besides hug them/love them? Which we do daily!
12/08/2014
The Chuck Wielgus Blog: Performance Reviews
Like in most aspects of life, when looking at the year-end performance review its perspective depends on how an individual chooses to view it. Some may look at it as a time-consuming onerous exercise that “checks the box” and just needs to be done. Or you can positively engage the opportunity for improved communications, renewed goal-setting and honest self-critique.
12/07/2014
Team USA Wins Medal Table at FINA Short Course World Championships
Backed by four medals on the final night of competition, Team USA topped the medal table with 17 at the FINA Swimming World Championships (25m) at the Hamad Aquatic Centre. The Americans also captured the team point total with 849 points, and led in both the men’s and women’s categories.
12/06/2014
Ledecky, Jaeger Post American Records at AT&T Winter Nationals
Olympians Katie Ledecky and Connor Jaeger each raced to an American record in the 1650-yard freestyle on the final night of USA Swimming's AT&T National Championships on Saturday at the Greensboro Aquatic Center.
12/06/2014
World Record Mixed Free Relay Win Highlights Team USA at FINA Short Course World Championships
A world record by Team USA in the mixed 4x50-meter freestyle relay finished out Day Four in strong fashion at the FINA Swimming World Championships (25m) at the Hamad Aquatic Centre. Team USA leads the medal table with 13 medals.
12/06/2014
AT&T Winter Nationals Clinic a Hit in Greensboro
The women of the northeast region of Sigma Gamma Rho had a behind-the-scenes look at AT&T Winter Nationals yesterday afternoon when 45 women toured the deck of the Greensboro Aquatic Center led by Olympian and silver medalist Maritza Correia. Before jumping the water to learn basic water safety skills and swim techniques with Correia and other instructors, the women learned the ins and outs of swim meet technology and some fun trivia about aquatic sports.
12/05/2014
Adrian, Ledecky and Whitaker Win Again at AT&T Winter Nationals
USA Swimming National Team members Nathan Adrian, Katie Ledecky and Kyle Whitaker each picked up their second wins of the meet at USA Swimming’s AT&T Winter National Championships Friday at the Greensboro Aquatic Center.
12/05/2014
Women’s Relay Teams Win Multiple Silver Medals at FINA Short Course World Championships
Finishing and ending the night with silver medals, Team USA had strong results in women’s relay races Friday night at the FINA Swimming World Championships (25m) at the Hamad Aquatic Centre.
12/04/2014
Katie Ledecky, Nathan Adrian Victorious at AT&T Winter Nationals
Olympic gold medalist Katie Ledecky (Bethesda, Md.) set a meet record in the 500-yard freestyle and came back 45 minutes later to claim silver in the 200y individual medley, and fellow Olympic gold medalist Nathan Adrian (Bremerton, Wash.) defended his men’s 50y free title, Thursday at USA Swimming’s AT&T Winter National Championships at the Greensboro (N.C.) Aquatic Center.
12/04/2014
Olympic Gold Medalist Breeja Larson to Participate in Sea Dawgs’ Pep Rally
Olympic gold medalist Breeja Larson (Mesa, Ariz.) is set to participate in the Cambridge Sea Dawgs’ inaugural pep rally on Saturday beginning at 5 p.m. ET in Cambridge, Massachusetts, at the War Memorial Recreation Center.
12/04/2014
A Message from Frank Busch
USA Swimming National Team Director Frank Busch has some encouraging words for swimmers at the AT&T Winter National Championships.
12/04/2014
Men’s 4x200 Free Relay Takes Gold Medal at FINA Short Course World Championships
Backed by a strong anchor leg, Team USA came from behind to capture gold in the men’s 4x200-meter freestyle relay to highlight the second night of the FINA Swimming World Championships (25m) at the Hamad Aquatic Centre.
12/04/2014
Brad Craig: Coming into His Own
Brad Craig knows he is somewhat of a late bloomer when it comes to international swimming – and for the most part, he’s ok with that.
12/03/2014
Lochte Wins Two Medals to Open Short Course Worlds
Olympic gold medalist Ryan Lochte won two bronze medals on the opening night of the FINA Swimming World Championships (25m) at the Hamad Aquatic Centre.
12/03/2014
5 Storylines for Winter Nationals and Short Course Worlds
AT&T Winter Nationals and the Short Course Worlds both kickoff today. Here are a few storylines to follow from each event.
12/02/2014
Natalie Coughlin: Loving It More than Ever
After 49 international medals it would be understandable if Natalie Coughlin was ready to walk away from the sport, however, with recent success, Coughlin's prepared for the race toward 2016.
12/02/2014
20 Question Tuesday: Michael McBroom
Michael McBroom emerged last year to claim silver at Worlds. The Minnesota native and UT alum now calls Austin home. McBroom explains his focus on a strong run-up to Rio in this week's 20 Question Tuesday.
12/02/2014
Team USA Set to Open FINA Short Course World Championships
Paced by individual Olympic gold medalists Tyler Clary, Natalie Coughlin, Matt Grevers and Ryan Lochte, Team USA will be represented by 36 top swimmers at this week’s 2014 FINA Swimming World Championships (25m).
12/02/2014
USA Swimming Foundation Announces Year-End Grants to Local Partners in Michigan, New Jersey
The USA Swimming Foundation awarded its year-end 2014 USA Swimming Foundation Make a Splash grants to six local swim lesson providers. All funds directly benefit children who might not otherwise have the opportunity to learn to swim.
12/01/2014
Mike's Mailbag: Give Your New Coach a Chance
A few weeks ago my coach told me that this was his last season. I need some advice on how to move past and accept this huge change in my swimming career.
12/01/2014
Local Sigma Gamma Rho Members to Receive Special Clinic at AT&T Winter Nationals
On Friday, Dec. 5, AT&T and USA Swimming are sponsoring an exclusive swim clinic for the ladies of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. at the Greensboro Aquatic Center. As part of the partnership with Swim 1922, the clinic is designed to educate the adult women of Sigma Gamma Rho about the importance of learning to swim and how to be safer around the water.
11/26/2014
Club Excellence Spotlight: Santa Clara Swim Club
Thanks to a swim-friendly community, innovative coaches and great parent support, Santa Clara Swim Club continues to flourish.
11/26/2014
Mike Gustafson: For This I'm Thankful
When I dive in, my heart pumps. Underwater, I listen to it. The faster I go, my heart beats louder, like a drum. In these empty, weightless waters, with each stroke, with each length, the beat gets louder. For this, I’m thankful.
11/26/2014
Sigma Gamma Rho Makes a Splash at Golden Goggles
Members of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. made a splash on the red carpet with some of the country’s top swimmers at the 2014 Golden Goggle Awards in New York City. The event, which was held November 24, honored coaches and athletes on the U. S. National Swim Team for their work and performances throughout the year.
11/25/2014
20 Question Tuesday: Peter Vanderkaay
Peter Vanderkaay’s career could well be summed up with one word: Consistency. The three-time Olympian is calling it a career. He shares some memories and tells us what he's up to in this week's 20 Question Tuesday.
