The Swimmer and The Dad

By Glenn Mills to Motivational Articles | Apr 07, 2009 05:05AM |

Over the past 7 years of GoSwim's existence, we have relied on many swimmers to help us learn, experiment, and then demonstrate the drills that show up here on the site. By far, the swimmer who has graced these pages and videos far more than any other is, Evan Wollman.

Role Models

By Glenn Mills to Motivational Articles | Feb 04, 2009 10:43AM |

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A firestorm was started the other day on the GoSwim site when a post was made regarding Michael Phelps and Amanda Beard, two Olympic Champions from the US, and two swimmers who have done what some people consider questionable things.

Swimming Question of the Week - July 22, 2008

By Barbara Hummel to Question of the Week | Jul 22, 2008 10:00AM |

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Who had a greater influence on your swimming -- your parents or your coach(es)?

The "Trials" of Parents

By Glenn Mills to Motivational Articles | Jul 01, 2008 06:04AM |

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By the time you read this, there will have been so many parents who have already experienced what I'm writing today.

Swimming Question of the Week - June 10, 2008

By Barbara Hummel to Question of the Week | Jun 10, 2008 09:00AM |

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There's another special day coming up on Sunday....

Swimming Picture of the Week - June 10, 2008

By Glenn Mills to Pic of the Week | Jun 10, 2008 08:00AM |

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CANNONBALL!!!!! How did YOUR Dad get you in the water? For this upcoming Father's Day, let us know (and him) how your Dad helped you love the water.

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