USADA Update   A good reminder of the risks and dangers associated w/ #supplements Educate yourself to reduce your risk. USADA added, Genetic Edge Compounds Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of GEC Laxoplex Dietary Supplement Capsules. Have you checked out the 2017 Athlete Handbook? Crucial #antidoping info for all athletes subject to drug-testing. Does your pre-workout #supplements contain higenamine? It's considered a Beta-2 Agonist on the prohibited list.

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. 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) Use the promo code, MTG17 United is proud to provide the USOC and all its members access to the United Olympic Desk. For more information, visit...

Study Highlights Pressure in Youth Sports From coachad.com A new study examining youth sports takes a close look at the pressure kids face and how it contributes to declining participation. Yellowbrick in Illinois surveyed 1,000 Americans to get a sense of how the pressure to succeed in youth sports has affected kids. Among the findings were that 70% of children leave organized sports by the time they’re 13 years old. Respondents also said that while parents are a constant source of pressure, they’re also their child’s biggest supporter. From Yellowbrick:...

Nothing to Fear   Fear is defined as “an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat,” on dictionary.com.   Swimming causes pain. Shoulders ache, muscles rip, your body tires. Long sets leave lead arms and stiff legs. Your lungs constrict. They are on fire, but you have to keep going. You have to do it for yourself, for the person ahead of you, the person behind you, for the people in the other lanes, for your coach pushing you...

Happy #ThrowbackThursday from @CVSTSwimming Anyone remember this little #CVST Swimmer from 10 years ago? #TBT #FunnestTeam #FunnestSport  

Blue Wave Psych Sheet, More Available - Watch Here for Heat Sheets Also   Psych Sheets have been posted for this weekend's Blue Wave Classic.  Warm-up and Start Times are listed as follows:     Friday, May19; session begins at 5:00PM (warm-up 4:00PM) Saturday, May 20; morning session begins at 8:30 AM (warm up 7:30 AM) Saturday, May 20; distance session will start 30 to 45 minutes after AM session. Saturday, May 20; afternoon session will start 30 to 45 minutes after the distance session. Sunday, May 21; morning session...

10 Tips for Making Your Tech Suit Last   The tech suit is one of the most expensive investments you will ever make during your time as a competitive swimmer. Here’s some tips for making those expensive and best time-smashing suits last.   You’ve gone ahead and done it, or begged and begged your parents to pick one up for ya, and now it’s time to unleash all of your hard work while wrapped up in a tech suit designed by a bunch of space scientists in a lab somewhere.  ...

Michael Phelps Appears in Commercial for Movie Baywatch   Michael Phelps made an appearance in a promotion for the new movie Baywatch, which stars Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. In the commercial, Johnson puts Phelps through a series of tests to join an elite group of lifeguards.   Read More & Watch the Video Here

What Do Flamingos and Breaststroke Kick Have in Common? Flo Swimming   The breaststroke kick has an extensive history of being the hardest kick to teach age-group swimmers. Some kids are born with the ability to point their toes away from their body and some need to be taught over and over again. The movement required in a breaststroke kick is not natural and may result in thousands of repetitions until the swimmer gets it right.   Read More

Mental Gymnastics: The Mental Side of Swimming Florida Swim Network   According to Team USA Sports Psychologist Dr. John McCauley, 99 percent of athletes struggle with their mentality at one point in their careers. What matters is how you approach your problem and how you find a solution to it. To help those swimmers that struggle with the mental aspect, here are some reminders and tips to help you relax before your races.   Read More