Tips for Choosing Double-Duty Snacks By Chris Rosenbloom, PhD, RDN     Snacking is a way of life for many swimmers, and for good reason. Snacking provides a steady stream of energy (calories) for active athletes that sparks physical and mental performance. But, snacks can also do double-duty… that is provide not only needed energy, but also important nutrients that promote growth, development, and repair of all body systems. Here are some of my favorite double-duty snacks.   Continue

When You Work Hard But Aren't Swimming Faster I work hard every day at practice but don't seem to be getting faster.  How do I stay motivated when this happens? Sound familiar? I bet it does. I’ve experienced it, continue to experience it, and judging by the number of emails I get from swimmers frustrated with this exact thing a whole chlorinated bunch of you do as well. The dreaded plateau. We all experience it. For those of us who have been around the block a few times we might...

Speedo and Disney Star Wars Present “Swim the Galaxy” Collaboration This summer, budding swimmers will be able to swim the galaxy thanks to the latest exciting collaboration between Speedo and Disney Star Wars. Designed for those who feel the force, the Disney Star Wars junior range has been created for those who want to stand out at the pool and discover the underwater universes. Featuring a range of suits, caps, and bags for children aged six to sixteen, youngsters can stay active this summer with the comfortable and durable range...

USA Swimming Foundation Sets Guinness Record for Largest Kickboard By USA Swimming Communications     The USA Swimming Foundation kicked-off its 10 th annual Make a Splash Tour presented by Phillips 66 today in Washington, D.C., by setting a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® record for the World’s Largest Kickboard. This gigantic kickboard, which is 10 times the standard adult size board at 18 feet high by 11 feet wide, will serve as a larger-than-life petition for all Americans to urge Congress to add the question, “Do you know how to swim?”...

3 Thing Swimmers can do Daily to Build Self-Confidence Struggling to consistently be confident? Here are three things you can do each day to keep your self-confidence high. While some swimmers seem to be born with a natural bravado and high levels of confidence, for the rest of us, having the confidence to believe in ourselves and our training can be tricky to maintain over the long term. As the season of the competitive swimmer is a long one there are going to be the inevitable setbacks and failures along...

  Do Kids Need Recovery Drinks After Exercise By TrueSport, June 7, 2018   High-protein recovery drinks are marketed as an essential requirement for any athlete who actually wants to make progress. How could you possibly build muscle without loading up on additional protein, right?   Protein-rich recovery shakes have an important place in sports nutrition, but they are also over-used and consumed by people who don’t need them. As a parent of a school-aged athlete, here’s what you need to know before fixing a protein shake for your active...

  Summer Nutrition Tips for Youth and Teen Athletes From TrueSport   Conventional wisdom would say summer is the time when kids eat the healthiest and have the lowest risk of gaining weight. After all, it’s sunny and warm outside, kids are playing or going to camps during the day, and all the best fruits and vegetables are in season and easy to get.   However, according to a 2016 study by The Obesity Society, obesity rates in young elementary students increased during summer breaks!   Although, youth athletes are...

LAST CHANCE TO ORDER CVST NAME CAPS - DEADLINE TOMORROW - 6/13/18   We only order caps once a year so don't miss out!  If you need multiple packs with different names please submit multiple orders. ORDERS ARE DUE TOMORROW - WEDNESDAY, JUNE  13TH.   All items will be billed to your CVST account.     Please note that personalized caps will come in a two (2) pack.     Once our order is placed it takes about three (3) weeks to get the caps.  Contact Allison Jurey-Smith at amjurey@gmail.com with any...

Parenting and Coaching The Perfectionist Athlete By Reed Maltbie, changingthegameproject.com, May 8, 2018   We received a question that we get often, so we thought it would make a great blog:   “I was wondering if you could provide some advice. My son is 8 years old and plays on a travel baseball team. [He is ] blessed with athleticism. He’s fast and has great hand-eye coordination. The problem is, he struggles with the mental game. He is a perfectionist in almost everything he does. So, if he makes a...

USADA News   Supplements: Must watch:  The supplement industry is enormous and #supplements that appear to be safe can actually be #risky.   Resources: Coaches: You all know that you play an important role in an athlete's life. Check out our coaching brochure  to see how you can help your elite athletes #competeclean and visit @TrueSport's for tips on coaching youth athletes.