USADA Update   Resources:   #Doping is not only cheating. It's also dangerous.  Be Aware  of the negative health affects of anabolic agents, peptide hormones and other PEDS.   TUE applications for prohibited stimulant medications used to treat ADD/ADHD require detailed medical documentation. Read More  on why this documentation is necessary and what's required:   Athletes: #BeInformed  about clenbuterol and meat contamination.   t's important that athletes tell their doctors they're subject to #antidoping rules. If a doctor doesn't take these rules into consideration, that's a #cleansport red flag  ...

    Video: Off the Blocks, Episode 2: Going for Gainzz   The Path to the Phillips 66 National Championships Watch here:     

Tips for Beverage Choices for Swimmers By Chris Rosenbloom, PhD, RDN    Staying hydrated in the summer sun is important for everyone, not just swimmers. Three questions that I’ve received recently might also be questions that you have about hydration, so let’s provide some answers:   “My daughter, a 14-year old swimmer, not only spends hours in the pool training and competing, but also skateboards and plays beach volleyball. She is complaining of lack of energy and headaches; could it be related to her hydration habits?”   Continue  

Managing Last-Minute Negative Thinking and Doubts By Dr. Alan Goldberg, Competitivedge.com   One of the more common problems that plagues swimmers is being flooded with last minute negative thinking and doubts. You know the story: You've been feeling relatively confident and relaxed going into the big meet, but after warm ups on day 1, when you get behind the blocks for your very first race, you're suddenly overwhelmed by waves of negativity and the “what -ifs!” You start getting nervous as a result, the doubts get stronger and before you...

Florida Swimming & Sarasota Sharks Release More Important FLAGS Info   Florida Swimming and host club, for this weekend's Florida Swimming Age Group Championships (FLAGS), Sarasota Sharks have released more important information on the meet. First off, they have revised the Estimated Timelines for the weekend.  They have released a flyer entitles Important Information for Coaches and Parents. Finally they have released the Assigned Warm-up Schedules for the weekend.  Please be sure to check these as you are responsible for the content.   Click Here  to go to the Event...

Smith, Polk Tie for CVST June SOM   For the first time ever, the Carrollwood Village Swim Team has a tie for the Swimmer of the Month.  In a scoring system that out of 42 swimmers, awarded 42 points for first place and 1 point for last place weighted with 50% of points earned off of the number of personal best times, 25% earned off of the percentage of best times, and 25% of points earned off of the average percentage of time dropped, both Maddie Polk (10) and Mckenna...

Florida Swimming & Sarasota Sharks Post FLAGS Psych Sheets & Timelines   Florida Swimming and the Sarasota Sharks have released the Psych Sheets and Estimated Timelines for this week's Florida Swimming Age Group Championships (FLAGS), being held at the Selby Aquatic Center in Sarasota, Thursday through Sunday. Be sure to check out the competition and where you are seeded!  Also please remember that there will be assigned warm-up times. These have not been released at this time, so be sure to check with Coach Randy as to when you should...

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2018 Spring Safe Sport Activity Book   The Safe Sport activity book is now available!   Inspired by "Highlights" magazine, the Safe Sport activity book is designed for kids ages 6-11, but there's something for everyone! The activity book has coloring pages, a word search, connect-the-dots, matching games, and more.     Parents, coaches, and swimmers will be able to use the books to start a conversation about positive team culture, maintaining an environment of support and safety, and all the reasons to love the sport of swimming!   Click on...

How Not to Lose Your Lunch Before a Race The swimmers in the heat before you are coming home. They’re swimming fast. Their teammates are cheering. Their coaches are rooting them on. You stand there, behind the blocks, and adjust your goggles. Your race is next. Your turn. And your stomach is about to projectile your lunch all over the starting blocks. Every swimmer gets nervous before races. Well, maybe not every swimmer, but in a very unscientific estimate, I’d say about 97% of swimmers get nervous before big championship...