A Case for Nurture Over Nature By Reed Maltbie, Changing the Game Project, May 23, 2017 “Your daughter is so beautiful.” The kind woman said, smiling at my 18-year-old daughter. “Thanks, she got her mother’s looks.” I said reflexively. Then I cringed. That’s my “go to response”. Anytime I receive a compliment on my daughter’s looks, I immediately reply about her genetic connection to her mother. She did get her mom’s looks. There is no doubt. My wife and my daughter could be sisters. Regardless of how they look, that...

Parents Helping Players From The Sidelines By Positive Coaching Alliance, May 2017 Many parents yell directions to their children from the sidelines or stands during competition, often with the understandable intent that they want to help their kids succeed. But the experts featured in this group of videos explain how that can be counter-productive. When it comes to sounds from the sidelines, usually less is more in terms of actually helping youth athletes, and sometimes, silence is golden. Learn more here:

Cat Salgado Take CVST April SOM Honors   The Carrollwood Village Swim Team has named Catalina Salgado as the April Swimmer of the Month where the 11 year old Gold practice group swimmer swam to ten personal best times out of ten events.  At the Boys and Girls Club Nationals, hosted by CVST and held at the North Shore Pool in St. Petersburg, FL, Catalina swam to best times in her 50, 100, and 500 yard Freestyle, her 50 and 100 yard Backstroke, and in her 50 and 100 yard...

CVST Summer Practice Group Changes   The CVST Coaching Staff has is announcing the following Practice Group Changes effective immediately.   Bronze Group to Silver Group:  Kylie Coles, Maddie Polk, Ella Ordetx & Connor Smith Silver Group to Gold Group:  Julia Cox, McKenna Smith, Lila Ordetx & Noah Houck Gold Group to Senior 2 Group:  Ava Edwards, Jayden Repak, Cat Salgado & Lea Visher   Congrat's and keep up the hard work!  

Version 2 of Classic Heat Sheet to be Released Today   Due to a late entry from one ofthe teams, we are reseeding the entire swim meet and will release Version 2 of  the Heat Sheet later today.  

USADA Update Have questions beyond what Global DRO is telling you? Speak to an expert at the Drug Reference Line. #cleansport A number of myths about #supplements are out there. 5 supplement myths and truths that athletes need to know. Why was the Prohibited Association Rule enacted and what are the penalties for violating the rule? #cleansport

CVST Summer Practice Schedule Begins Tuesday, May 30 Reposted from May 11, 2017   CVST's Summer Swim Practice Schedule goes into effect beginning Tuesday, May 30th, with Senior 1 & 2 Groups practicing twice a day and the Gold, Silver & Bronze Practice times moving to the morning.  Remember we do have a modified Summer School/Camp Practice for Gold, Silver & Bronze swimmers who are in camps during the morning practices.   ** Summer School Practices Are By Appointment Only.  This Group is available to swimmers taking summer school or...

Study On Sports Drinks’ Effects On Swimming Renders Surprising Results   A sports-related study’s findings recently presented at the UK’s Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health’s annual conference may have you re-thinking what you’re putting into your on-deck hydration bottle.   In the first randomized, blinded, controlled trial of its kind, researchers led by Dr. Graham Briars, Consultant Pediatric Gastroenterology at the Jerry Lind Children’s Hospital, specifically studied sports drinks’ effects on swimmers across multiple workouts. Their findings? Drinking sports drinks prior to competition rendered no benefit in performance...

USA Swimming Travel Portal   As you plan your summer travel with your team. Feel free to pass this information on to your families. Save When you Fly United As the official airline sponsor of the United States Olympic Committee, United Airlines offers a discount on travel for USA Swimming members traveling to USA Swimming events and conferences. Reservations must be made by phone via the United Olympic Desk. To book discounted travel: • Call the United Olympic Desk at 800-841-0460; Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 7:00 pm (CT)...

Parents Need To Stop Trophy-Chasing And Let Their Kids Learn   Albert "AJ" Johnson (@AJinsuresME) played 8 years of professional football in the NFL, NFL Europe, and the CFL. AJ played for the Houston Texans, Miami Dolphins and New York Jets and was also a two-time CFL All-star. He is also the Chapter Executive Director for Positive Coaching Alliance in Houston. He has volunteered his time coaching little league baseball, youth football, and other sports at Houston St. Thomas High School. AJ Johnson is also a sports parent of twin...