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Doc Rivers: Sports Parenting In 4 Words Doc Rivers is the head coach for the Los Angeles Clippers and a PCA National Advisory Board Member. He had a stellar playing career with Marquette University and several NBA teams before moving on to coach the Orlando Magic and then the Celtics, whom he led to the 2008 NBA Championship. Rivers is also a prominent sports parent, most notably as father of Austin Rivers, who played at Duke University before playing for his father with the Los Angeles Clippers. In...
Why Kids Quit Sports By John O’Sullivan, Changing The Game Project, May 2015 “I just can’t take it anymore coach,” a talented but underperforming player named Kate told me a few years back. “I think I am done playing.” My mind went through all the reasons this might be happening: burnout, other interests, team dynamics, I was too hard on her, the gamut. What could it be? Coach reassuring young baseball player “It’s my dad. He loves me and I know he only wants the best for me, but he...
Understand Real-Life Issues Associated With Dietary Supplements By USADA Have you ever found yourself relying on the label of a dietary supplement to make your purchasing decision? Do you know how to read the label? Can you believe everything you read on the label? Understand real-life issues associated with dietary #supplements by visiting here: twitter.com/kcU6JBeCaU
CVST's Zambito Added to Florida Swimming Open Water Zone Team The Florida Swimming Open Water Championships, and LSC Challenge (All-Star Team Event) were held Sunday, April 26th in Ft. Myers at Miromar Lakes and the Florida Swimming Open Water Zone All-Star Team was selected from that event. CVST's Maria Zambito (20) just missed making the team, but due to some new developments, Zambito has been named to the team. Florida Swimming Zone Open Water Zone All-Star Team Head Coach, Cashel Mack, said, "We are lucky Maria has...
Watch Virtual Race Between Tarzan, Matt Biondi, Buster Crabb, Mark Spitz, And Don Shollander During the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games, Cadillac created The Cadillac Challenge. It was a virtual race to determine the Best male Swimmer of the 20th Century. The TEST of the Best – the race is called by Hall of Famer, Rowdy Gaines with a field of Buster Crabbe, Johnny Weissmuller, Don Schollander, Mark Spitz and Matt Biondi. Warning: Don’t try to enter the Challenge; it’s been over for 15 years! Full Story & Video...
How to Balance Swimming and School Being a swimmer, you most likely have learned how to manage your time wisely. However, that does mean that it is completely easy to balance school and swimming. Although many college students have already been through their last final, most high school and maybe middle school (not sure about elementary school finals?) are still in session. The start of a new season and the nearing end of the school year can be a stressful time for many swimmers. Focus will shift from a...
Wednesday Word: Touched Out By Mike Gustafson//Correspondent Every week, I will dissect a word, term, or phrase of "Swim Speak." This is geared for new swim parents who are baffled and/or confused by our aquatic culture. The "Wednesday Word" is intended to be somewhat humorous with a small iota of actual information. Enjoy. Wednesday Word: “Touched out.” Definition: Getting “touched out” means... Read the Full Story!
What's My Child Doing Wrong? By David Benzel, Author, Speaker, Growing Champions for Life, May 2015 It must be in our parental DNA. I'm referring to our inherent sense of responsibility for everything our children do. I'm not just talking about their behavior in the grocery store, classroom, and playground. We also seem to feel responsible for the quality of their backhand, dismount, flip turn, double Lutz, and corner kick. For what other reason do we frequently feel an obligation to know the answer to this question: "What's my child...
Important Information From USADA tweeted recently USADA@usantidoping Athletes beware: 14 #supplement companies warned by @US_FDA due to products containing #prohibited substance DMBA. http://www.fda.gov/Food/DietarySupplements DMBA in Dietary Supplements DMBA is labeled as a dietary ingredient in some products marketed as dietary supplements. However, the FDA is not aware of any information demonstrating that DMBA was lawfully marketed as a dietary ingredient in the United States before October 15, 1994. As a result, for dietary supplements that contain DMBA to be lawfully marketed, one of the following must apply: (1) the product...
