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Signs Your Swimmer Just Isn't That In To It

Signs Your Swimmer Just Isn’t That In To It

Why do your kids swim?  There are lots of possible answers to this question, and for most kids it is a combination of reasons.  One essential reason should be because they want to and they love it . All too often, unfortunately, it is actually because mom or dad love it and will do anything […]

Eight Habits of Good Swim Parents

Eight Habits of Good Swim Parents

I’ve been a swim mom for 16 years now and in that time I’ve seen lots of swim parents come through the various teams my kids have been on.  Some are absolutely amazing and some seem…misguided.  What’s funny is occasionally some of the worst swim parents have the fastest swimmers, so many people around them […]

6 Signs Your Swimmer Should NOT be Wearing a Technical Suit

6 Signs Your Swimmer Should NOT be Wearing a Technical Suit

Updated: 2022 There is always grand debate over who should wear technical suits and when.  In fact as of September 1, 2020  USA Swimming has banned higher end technical suits for 12 and under swimmers.   But there are still certain suits they can wear, for more info on that rule check out this article from […]