High Dive World Champion James Lichtenstein Signs Sponsorship Deal with International Swimming Hall of Fame
International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF) announced a sponsorship agreement with reigning high‑diving world champion James Lichtenstein. The signing ceremony at Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Center included a 27‑meter exhibition dive and remarks from ISHOF leadership and city officials. ISHOF highlighted the partnership as part of its strategy to support elite athletes while a new museum, funded by a $220 million Water District project, is under construction. The deal marks the Hall’s first sponsorship of a high‑diver in its history.
What Makes Olympic Coach Mark Schubert’s Hawaii Summer Clinic so Special?
Mark Schubert, an eight‑time Olympic swimming coach, is running a week‑long swim clinic in Oahu that blends elite technique work with race strategy and mental preparation. The program, scheduled for July 5‑10 and July 12‑17, promises personalized feedback from a coach who...
Carmel Coach Chris Plumb Discusses Program Success on ISCA Podcast (Video)
International Swim Coaches Association featured Carmel Swim Club head coach Chris Plumb on its Lane One: Make Waves podcast. Plumb, who guided three Carmel swimmers to the 2024 Paris Olympics and oversaw the high school's 40th consecutive girls state title,...
Glenn Mills and Nitro Swimming on Practice Flow, Belonging, and Trust
Glenn Mills hosted a GoSwim Coaches Ed Zoom where Nitro Swimming founder Mike Koleber and staff unpacked their approach to practice flow, swimmer belonging, and coaching clarity. The discussion highlighted Nitro’s habit of capping lanes at six (often four or five...
Top Sprint Coaches Reveal Secrets to Success (Part I)
Top sprint‑swimming coaches across club, collegiate and professional levels are re‑examining traditional high‑volume training. Australian Olympian Cam McEvoy’s success with just two to four weekly sessions and heavy gym work has sparked interest in low‑volume, high‑intensity protocols like Tabata. Coaches...
Swimming World Accepting Applications for Summer Internship Program; Journalism and Social Media
Swimming World announced its 2026 remote summer internship program, accepting applications until May 11 for positions in journalism and social media. The 13‑week program runs from May 18 to August 21 and targets college students and professionals interested in aquatic sports coverage. Interns...
7 Tips for Surviving and Loving Long Course Season
The article outlines how swimmers can successfully transition from short‑course to long‑course season by adjusting mindset, technique, and pacing. It stresses that long‑course races feel slower because there are fewer turns, so athletes should prioritize stroke efficiency and race feel...
World Aquatics Makes Progress on Five Pools in Africa
World Aquatics announced progress on five new swimming pools across Africa under its “Pools for All” initiative. Construction is under way in Burundi, Uganda, Rwanda and Lesotho, with completion expected in October 2025. An initial agreement has been signed with...
Colorado Time Systems Introduces CTS AquaSync for Real-Time Aquatic Live Streaming
Colorado Time Systems, a PlayCore company, launched CTS AquaSync, a software that integrates real‑time timing and scoring data into live‑streamed aquatic events. The solution works with existing CTS timing platforms like Gen7 and System 6 and outputs graphics via NDI, compatible...
James Hickman Named CEO of Swimming New South Wales
Swimming New South Wales has appointed former Olympian James Hickman as its new chief executive officer, effective April 27. Hickman, who spent the past three years as chief commercial and marketing officer, is credited with boosting financial performance, participation and...
JOLYN Tabbed as Swimsuit Partner for Upcoming ‘Baywatch’ Reboot
Celebrated performance swimwear brand JOLYN has been named the official category partner for the first season of FOX and Fremantle’s Baywatch reboot. The company will co‑design and produce three iconic red one‑piece swimsuits using its Foreverever® high‑performance fabric, plus men’s...
Jan Prins’ Book, Freestyle Biomechanics, a Must-Read for Coaches
Jan Prins, Ph.D., a veteran swim scientist and former Indiana University assistant to Doc Counsilman, has published *Freestyle Biomechanics*, a detailed manual that dissects every element of the freestyle stroke. Drawing on elite‑athlete data captured with wearable sensors and advanced motion‑analysis...
New Documentary Celebrates History of Morgan State Swimming
"Against the Tide: The Story of the Morgan State Swimming Program" premieres this week, chronicling the university’s men’s and women’s swimming and diving team from 1952 to 1976. During that era the Bears captured eight CIAA and MEAC titles, a...
Lauren Cox Talks About Change Of Mindset & Adam Peaty’s Influence Ahead Of British Championships
Two years after missing the Paris Olympics, British backstroker Lauren Cox rebounded to become a European short‑course champion and set a new national record of 27.15 seconds in the 50 m backstroke. Her confidence surged after winning gold in Lublin and...
Coaching Has Gotten More Complicated; It Doesn’t Have to Stay That Way
MAKO, a swim‑specific coaching platform, consolidates workout planning, video analysis, athlete wellness, and performance dashboards into a single ecosystem. Built by coaches, it uses familiar terminology and eliminates the need for multiple logins and spreadsheet exports. The app offers a...