CSCAA Coach Academy

The CSCAA Coach Academy May 3-4, 2016

The Coach Academy was the compass I needed to develop a total team philosophy unique to our swimmers. It is a valuable resource that inspires coaches and brings further purpose to a program.

Swimming World Internship Opportunity

Swimming World Magazine is hoping to wrangle together another gifted group of writers interested in enhancing their journalism skills and garnering valuable experience to add to their resumes.  The 20 Swimming World interns from the college season submitted stories bi-weekly and delved into feature writing, race analysis, training studies and event coverage. By the numbers, […]

Adopt-A-Team Heads to Atlanta

By Doug Lennox MLB Spring Training. MLS Regular Season. NBA Playoffs. NHL Playoffs. March Madness. College World Series. There is a lot to look forward to in the world of sports right now. One event that should be on everyone’s radar is the NCAA Swim Championships, which takes place on back-to-back weekends: Women compete March […]

Updates to the Research of Swimming and Strength Training

While those modalities such as bodyweight, stretch cords, and med balls certainly have their place, high performing athletes they will not make.  Three recent research updates on strength training relevant to swimming and running performance remind us of what is meant by sport-specific and what will benefit our athletes most.

Coaching is Caring: Notes on Coaching and Character

Swimming’s Championship season has arrived.  Hooray!  From now through the end of March at least, there is a college, a high school, or a USA Swimming championship meet somewhere every weekend. Hooray for that too.  Swimmers like championship meets.  So do coaches.

The Many Benefits of an Adult Learn to Swim Program

Is your program looking for a way to give back to your community? Is your facility underutilized? Are you looking for new ways for your team to raise money and build relationships both on campus and beyond?

Post NCAA DIII Championship Long Course Meet Information

The Greensboro Aquatic Center and the Greensboro Convention and Visitors Bureau, with support from the CSCAA, will host a long-course time trial following the 2016 DIII NCAA Swimming and Diving Championship.  The meet is open to all participants in the meet*, along with those athletes on DI and DII NCAA teams in North and South […]