Athlete Education
The following are articles from a variety of competitive swimming web sites. Many of these articles have been written and composed by some of the top professionals in the sport of competitive swimming, nutritionists, various medical professionals, as well as just other veterans of the sport.
The YNWL coaching staff encourages all parents and swimmers to reference this section regularly. You will find articles on everything from nutrition to the mental aspect of swimming.
Rest and Recovery - the importance of and tips from Olympic Gold Medalist
7 Helpful Ways to Become a Happy Swimmer
The Big Deal About a Swimmer's Nutrition (notice none of this mentions supplements, at all)
5 Ways to Expertly Blanance School and Swimming
Tips for Improving Turns, Underwatersm, and Breakouts
The Differences Between College and High School Swimming
An Honest Sport: 15 Truths About Swimming
3 Key Differences Between High School and College Swimming
What Does it Take to Become an Elite Athlete
The Importance of Failing Like a Champion
5 Fun Facts About Swimmers and Sleep
Can't Swim? Here are 25 things you CAN do to stay in the zone & get fighting fit
Want to Be Mentally Tougher This Season? Sleep More
Nutrition Tips for Sluggish Swimmers
Failure Found to Be an "Essential Prerequisite" for Success
When You Don't Feel Motivated To Go To Practice
Why D3 Swimming Deserves Great Recognition
How to Stop Overthinking so You Can Swim Your Best
The Hungry Swimmer: Let's Talk About Pasta
I Worry That I Am Going To Swim Bad And Not Achieve My Goals
How to Bounce Back When You Swim Like a Five Alarm Dumpster Fire
Mary T. Meagher: Success is Ordinary
Katie Ledecky's Willingness to Fail is Her Greatest Talent
Athlete Nutrition Advice - Meets & Practice
I Worry About Disappointing My Parents
HELP-Other Swimmers on My Team are Swimming Fast and I'm Not
7 Things You Can Do Today for a Better Practice Tomorrow
Making Up School Work When You Miss Class For Sports
Is a Proper Warmup the Key to Swimming Fast?
Why Your Coach Makes You Train Your "Off" Strokes
Getting Mentally Prepared for Championship Meets
The Boring-ness of Being an Elite Swimmer
How to Embrace Your Pre-Race Nerves and Use Them to Your Advantage
The Truth About Lactate Threshold (a bit sciency but good)
The Power of Training the Details
The 411 on Transitioning from High School to College Swimming
Tis' the Season to Shave - Or Not?
Why It's Better for Young Athletes to Lift 'Too Light' Rather Than 'Too Heavy'
Jason Lezak and the Power of Competing
7 Fun Facts About Age Group Swimming Plateaus
Today is the Most Important Day of Your Taper Meet
Top Qualities College Teams Want in Recruits
When You Don't Feel Motivated To Go To Practice
Four Ways to Become a Student of the Sport
The Best Breathing Pattern In The 100 Freestyle
Questions to Ask College Coaches
Disappointed But Not Disheartened: 3 Ways to Move Forward After a Tough Season Finale
Managing Last-Minute Negative Thinking and Doubts
When You Work Hard but Aren't Getting Faster
Attention Young Athlete: Is Supplementation Right For Your?
How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Everyone Else
What 5 Things College Coaches Are Looking For The Most
A Man Among Gods - D3 Swimmer Training With a D1 Team
Why Your Coach Makes You Train Your "Off" Strokes
Is Garbage Yardage Actually Really Important?
The Bad Habit That Drives Swim Coaches Crazy
6 Toxic Thoughts Every Swimmer Should Drop
Want to Be Mentally Tougher? Sleep More
The Two Words Keeping You From Faster Swimming: "I CAN'T"
15 Signs You Are a Tapering Swimmer
How To Not Let Bad Results Effect You
Talent is Overrated: 7 Habits of Elite-Level Swimmers
This Year Try Being Grateful For The Setbacks In The Pool
Hydration: The Pinnacle of Athlete's Health
Eat Right, Swim Faster - A Nutritional Guide
5 Things You Can't Control In The Pool
Don't Think About Going Fast...
Misconceptions About Fast Swimmers (especially #6)
History of Collegiate Swimming: First College Swim Championship
Teaching Age Group Swimmers Proper Pace Control & Race Strategy
Energy Conservation and Management for High Performance
The 3 Most Popular Race Strategies in Swimming
What's wrong with being confident? (Not Arrogant)
Common Protein Mistakes Young Athletes Make
What is a Taper and What is in it?
The word taper in swimming is a word that we all come to know early in our swimming career. I’m not too sure whether or not we all really know what tapering is and why it is used... Read More....
