Welcome! This is a resource page for our members dealing with a variety of topics surrounding our team and swimming in general. NOTE: Articles on Nutrition, Training, Excellence, and Swimming in College can be found under the "For Swimmers" tab.
What new members may really, really want to know about
* How to Sign Up for a Swim Meet
* Swim Meet Basics
* What is "Long Course" vs. "Short Course"?
* The Purpose of Out of Town Meets
* The Structure of USA Swimming
Parenting
* Excel at Being a Swim Parent
* Resilient Kids Come From Parents Who Do These 8 Things
* Parenting My Champion
* 10 Commandments for Parents of Athletes
* What Parents Should Say as Their Kids Perform
* After Your Child Swims the Event
* Helping the Team
* Competition and Children
* Goal Setting - Parental Support
* Helping a Young Child Set Goals
* A Cute Story About a Child Being Late at Practice
* Aging Up
* 10 Ways for a Parent to Sabotage a Child's Swimming Career
* The Marginally Motivated Swimmer
* Parent and Coach
* The Coach's Judgment Calls
* Is the Coach Harsh?
* Backpacks in School - Health Risks
* Relationship between Physical Fitness & Academic Performance
* Overbearing Parents Can Hurt College Recruiting