High School

A Swimmer's Guide to Meet Day Success “Control what you can control." You’ve likely heard this phrase more times than you can count, and for good reason. Goggles breaking, suits tearing, thunderstorms postponing meets, and traffic delaying travel are all outside your control. While these things are ...

The Swimming World App is more than a newsfeed—it’s the ultimate tool for staying connected to the aquatic sports you love. Whether you're a swimmer, coach, parent, or fan, here are 10 things you might not know the app can do: 1. Buy Direct with the SwimShop Purchase swim gear, training tools, skinc...

Is Blurry Vision Holding Back Your Best Swim Time? Swimming isn't just about speed—it's about clarity too. Whether you're a competitive swimmer, a fitness enthusiast, or someone who simply enjoys the water, having the right eyewear is essential. For those with prescription needs, blurry vision shoul...

Fun and Effective Kickboard Drills to Enhance Your Swimming Kickboard exercises are a fun way to improve your swimming skills, as well as your strength and endurance in the water as a whole. At first glance, swimmers may get the impression that the only way to use kickboards is for traditional kick ...

A Letter to Swim Coaches Everywhere: Thank You From the Archive Dear Coach, I would like to begin this letter by asking you a question. A simple, one-word question: Why? Why did you pursue this career? Why do you wake up at the most ungodly hours every day, just to inevitably scream at your swimmers...

The Unwritten Rules of College Recruiting With new opportunities ahead, the college recruiting process should be an exciting time; yet, it’s often met with stress and confusion. Many athletes are unsure of where to start, how to navigate the process, and what the next few years will hold. With the r...

Harper 'Malin' Wolfson Committs to NYU's D-III Power Program The New York University women's program, coming off a runnerup finish in the team standings at the NCAA Division III Championships, is getting a boost in the distance department. Harper "Malin" Wolfson, a member of the Class of 2026 at the...

USA Swimming Accepting Applications for Scholastic All-America Recognition USA Swimming is accepting applications from athletes for its Scholastic All-America program, which recognizes pool swimmers, open-water swimmers and swimmers with disabilities. From an academic standpoint, candidates must hav...

Hinsdale Central, Santa Margarita Claim NISCA Dual-Meet Titles (Full Results) Hinsdale Central (Illinois) and Santa Margarita (California) have been revealed by the National Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association (NISCA) as the overall winners of the organization's annual Dual-Meet Rankings fo...

NISCA All-American Lists Announced; Maximus Williamson Tops Three Individual Events The National Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association (NISCA) has announced its All-American honorees for the 2024-25 season. Performances had to be produced in high school competition, with NISCA recognizing the...

How Swimmers Can Leverage Their Athletic Experience in Job Interviews As many of our swimmers transition from the pool to the workforce, it's essential to recognize that your athletic experience is a marketable asset. The traits you’ve honed through years of training, competing, and sacrifice will l...

Keller Swim Investigation Concludes With Public Reprimand; 2025 State Titles Stand Following our May 17 breaking news "Powerhouse Keller High under Investigation", The University Interscholastic League (UIL) probe into Keller High School’s boys’ and girls’ swim teams has wrapped, ending with a publ....

Alex Shackell Named MaxPreps Female High School Athlete of the Year High school sports website MaxPreps named Carmel, Indiana, swimmer Alex Shackell its 2024-25 athlete of the year on Tuesday. Shackell qualified for the United States Olympic team at Olympic Trials in the summer of 2024 before her se...

Swimmers are renowned for their dedication to their sport. We train long hours at ridiculous times and spend all day at meets only to spend a few minutes actually racing in the pool. However, all swimmers reach a point in their careers when they question why they're still doing it. Although many rel...

Luka Mijatovic Breaks National High School Record in 500 Freestyle Luka Mijatovic, already a National Age Group (NAG) record-setter in multiple events, added a national high school record to his collection on Saturday. Racing at the California State Championships, the sophomore at Foothill High Scho...

Powerhouse Keller High (Tx.) Swim Teams Under UIL Investigation Texas’ powerhouse Keller High School swim teams – both the boys and girls – are in the spotlight after The Dallas Morning News reported on May 15, 2025, that the University Interscholastic League (UIL) has opened an investigation into a...

By Taylor Padington (From the Archive) In the course of a swimmer's career, it is inevitable that they will be directed by more than one coach. This change could be due to a coach switching to a different team, the transition from high school swimming to collegiate swimming, or even retirement. What...

Teagan O'Dell Finishes 0.05 Off Own National High School Record in 200 IM A record-breaking high school swimming career for Santa Margarita Catholic's Teagan O'Dell is nearing a end, with the 2023 National High School Swimmer of the Year and Junior Pan Pacific gold medalist set to enroll at Cal-Berk...

Luka Mijatovic Notches Impressive Freestyle Double at North Coast Champs Teenage distance sensation Luka Mijatovic made a push at the national high school record in the 500-yard freestyle while racing Saturday at the California Interscholastic Federation North Coast Sectionals. The 16-year-old Mijat...

The Importance of Sleep for Recovery: Make Sure You Follow These Steps Mac Robertson, Swimming World College Intern. Going to swim practice each day can become extremely tiresome to even the world’s best. The rest and recovery that occurs out of the pool can be just as essential to fast swimming as ...