Help Your Child THRIVE, Not Just Survive By David Benzel, Growing Champions for Life, January 22, 2015 Up until 1997, 87% of all studies in the field of psychology were focused on how to relieve the suffering of those stricken with depression, anxiety, and other emotional disorders. Beginning in the late 90's researchers began studying the flip side of that condition - happiness! Why are some people happier than others? What creates a sense of well-being and happiness in people? Suddenly the question became, "what can people do to help...

CVST Launches Online Swim Store   www.swimoutlet.com/CVST   has All Your Swimming & Training Needs   Tampa, Florida (January 16, 2015) – Carrollwood Village Swim Team (CVST) is proud to announce the launch of its new online store for custom team products, training gear and the best performance swimwear at www.swimoutlet.com/CVST.   At www.swimoutlet.com/CVST   you can shop for swim suits, goggles, caps and more, while supportingt CVST at the same time.   Carrollwood Village Swim Team has partnered with SwimOutlet.com, the web’s most popular swim shop, in developing the...

Complaints By Unknown An aging master grew tired of his apprentice’s complaints. One morning, he sent him to get some salt. When the apprentice returned, the master told him to mix a handful of salt in a glass of water and then drink it. “How does it taste?” the master asked. “Bitter,” said the apprentice. The master chuckled and then asked the young man to take the same handful of salt and put it in the lake. The two walked in silence to the nearby lake and once the apprentice...

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91 Year Old Swimmer Stars in Speedo Ad   This is not the Speedo that most folks know — and love to ridicule.   No teeny, tiny swim briefs in this ad. None of its former spokesjocks like Michael Phelps or, for heaven's sakes, Mark Spitz, adorned in Olympic medals. The Speedo of 2015 is, instead, focusing less on competitive swimming and more on everyday water sports. To do that, it's turned to a Speedo spokesman who few folks might have imagined: a 91-year-old swimmer.   Full Story from USA...

Follow CVST's College Swimmers This Season First posted 10/10/2014   The College swim season has begun and this is where you can follow our CVST College Swimmers and their progress throughout their seasons.   Emma Volz (Sophomore) Florida Atlantic University Owls - Emma's Bio Page - Team Web Page - Meet Results Cassie Niles (Senior) Florida Gulf Coast University Eagles - Cassie's Bio Page - Team Web Page - Meet Results Kellie Roedig (Junior) Florida Gulf Coast University Eagles - Kellie's Bio Page - Team Web Page - Meet Results...

Law of the Garbage Truck By Unknown One day I hopped in a taxi and we took off for the airport. We were driving in the right lane when suddenly a black car jumped out of a parking space right in front of us. My taxi driver slammed on his brakes, skidded, and missed the other car by just inches! The driver of the other car whipped his head around and started yelling at us. My taxi driver just smiled and waved at the guy. And I mean, he was...

The Sensational Six   You know you’ve arrived when you are one of the six fastest swimmers in the U.S. in an event. Those six athletes earn the honor of sporting the red, white, and blue as members of the National Team. New for 2015-16, you can qualify with times from any FINA/ USA Swimming sanctioned event, not just a designated competitions. Be sure to read the criteria! In addition there are Open Water National Team changes. To qualify for the Open Water National Team you must first be on...

Growing Champions for Life: From Chump to Champ in Four Steps! Parent Webinar ! Dear Parent, If you’d like to give your child a simple four-step process for moving from good to great in any area of life, go to the Parents page of our web site and register for the FREE webinar entitled “From Chump to Champ in Four Steps”, online January 22nd.  You’ll gain valuable insights into the process and the pathway for generating a quantum leap in school, sports, or business! You’ll also enjoy this month’s article,...