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How Much Hydration Does an Athlete Really Need?

Most athletes think they drink “enough,” but when performance dips or fatigue creeps in, hydration is usually the quiet culprit. A simple rule makes...

By David Stephens

CWAC Hockey Night With The Chicago Wolves

Please join CWAC swimmers, coaches, family, and friends for an evening of fun at a Chicago Wolves hockey game for the Wolves swimming and...

By David Stephens

Big Weekend of Swimming For the Pack

It was a big weekend of swimming for CWAC competing at 3 different meets as we near the halfway point of the season. We...

By David Stephens

Performing At A High Level

What can we learn from swimmers who perform at a consistently high level? As it turns out, lots—here are just a few that you...

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IHSA State Finalists

Congrats to all of the CWAC swimmers that qualified for the IHSA State meet last weekend. Tulane commit Franchesca Sanchez posted the highest finish...

By David Stephens

Illinois and USA Swimming Time Standards Posted

Illinois Swimming has posted the regional and state time standards for the 2026 championship meets. The USA Swimming standards are posted as well. ILLINOIS...

By David Stephens

How To Be Mentally Tough

Mental toughness. It’s something we always use to ascribe the top swimmers who surround us. They are the ones that are unflinching in the...

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Alexia Brockmann Commits to Harvard

Congrats to CWAC's Alexia Brockmann on her commitment to swim at Harvard University. Alexia is a member of the Class of 2027 so will...

By David Stephens

2026 Long Course Championship Meet Dates

The dates for the 2026 long course championship meets have been set. Locations are still TBD Regionals - July 17-19 10&Under State - July...

By David Stephens

The Importance Of Sleep

How Much Sleep Do Swimmers Need? Swimmers push themselves hard in the pool. They try to make healthy life decisions when it comes hydration...

By David Stephens

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