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Parent Education:
Swim Meet Basics - Before and During a Swim Meet by USA Swimming
Swim Parent Rules - Unofficial Rules For Being A Swim Parent by USA Swimming
10 Commandments For Swim Parents - by USA Swimming
How To Become a Winning Parent - by USA Swimming
Swim Parents - Your Stress and Expectations are Contagious by Swim Swam
7 Ways Swim Meets Prepare Our Kids For The Real World - by Swim Swam
Swimming Basics:
Swimming 101 - The Four Strokes and Competition by USA Swimming
Starts - Video on Race Dive
Streamline - Video on Streamline Position
Rules Primer - Basic Rules for Competition by USA Swimming
Nutrition:
Food Choices - Top Nutrient-Rich Food Choices by USA Swimming
Iron Rich Foods - Best Iron Rich Foods For Growing Swimmers by USA Swimming
Strategies For Picky Eaters - 5 Strategies To Help Picky Swimmers Eat Better by USA Swimming
Check for dehydration - Three Easy Ways to Check For Dehydration by USA Swimming
Healthy Cereal - 3 Tips To Help Pick A Healthy Cereal by USA Swimming
Race Day Eating - Smart Eating On Race Day by USA Swimming
Snacks - Stay In The Bag Snacks by USA Swimming
Concessions Stand - Confessions From the Concessions Stand by USA Swimming
Swimming Organizations, News & Information:
USA Swimming - Governing Body For United States Swimming
IHSA (Illinois High School Association)
Coaches Training:
NSC Coaches Training Presentation