The odds of getting recruited and swimming in college are pretty slim. It has been estimated there are well over 40,000 high school senior girls and over 35,000 senior boys who want to swim in college every year. This is…
Juggling sports, academics and community service can lead to quite a hectic schedule for high school students; however, for the college-bound student these days, it is a must. According to Topunivserities.com, it does not matter what a student chooses as…
One thing we always advise our swimmers to do when taking an official recruiting visit is to get a workout from their coach before they go.We have them let the college coach know that they have very high expectations for…
Your club coach plays a very important role in getting you recruited. They coach you in the pool to help you get fast enough to get recruited. Without them you would not have the opportunity to swim in college.How much…
Have you ever heard this or perhaps you even made statements like these yourself? •We never work on turns. •My coach doesn’t believe in practicing turns. •We only work on turns at meets. Click on attachment to read on...
"Coaches and schools are investing a lot of money in a recruit's education. You can bet that they are going to get to know everything they can about the person they want to recruit." Social media has expanded our ability…
Food for Thought on Racing Day At meets getting on the blocks and going all-out is the highest priority. But the 2nd-highest priority should be knowing how to eat and recover between races. There isn’t a “one-size-fits-all” for nutrition during…
The old saying, "first impressions" could not be more true when you have your first contact with your potential college swim coach. This is a formal interview; your tone, demeanor, interest in their school and manners, must be positive and…
For most people, eating three square meals a day is not a bad way to eat. However swimmers are not like most people. In fact, swimmers aren’t even like most athletes when it comes to calorie requirements. When a…
Getting recruited is a once in a life-time opportunity. You will never go through a process like this for the rest of your life. It is a privilege and an honor. If you treat it as such then you will…