Olympic Trials Impressions
Never got old hearing the stories of motivation and determination – the 19-year-old breaststroker who ate his goggles at the start (yes it happens to veterans too), didn’t have a great race, but wasn’t too disappointed to tell his dad afterwards that he was going to make the Olympic Team someday. Yes, his dad teared up when he told me the story.
Controlling Emotions
A note from Badger Parent Advocate, Mike Conaton: I felt so bad for Jordan Spieth as his second ball went in the water at the 12th hole during the last round of the Masters. Never thought it would be possible to blow a lead like that but a quadruple bogey can do it. Everyone in […]
Caeleb Dressel, Social Media and Internet Safety
A note from Badger Parent Advocate, Mike Conaton: Caeleb Dressel, Social Media and Internet Safety When both swimming and non-swimming friends send me the same article, it’s a pretty good indication that there are some good stories involved. Indeed, this recent article by Karen Crouse in the New York Times contains messages for parents of swimmers […]
Swimming and Team Sport Parents
A note from Badger Parent Advocate, Mike Conaton: I spent some time recently with a very successful high school coach of a dryland team sport. I will say, I’m thankful we are parents of swimmers – i.e. athletes in an individual sport measured ultimately by how fast they can swim. Of course our coaches need to […]
Badger Text Alert – Don’t Miss Info – UPDATED
UPDATED INFORMATION Greetings to everyone. Yesterday we sent out information regarding a free text messaging service under badgerswimclub and the response to it was overwhelming. So many have signed up that we have decided to branch out with a second service to help make sure everyone receives the correct information. We ask that you read the below […]
Dear 10U Parents…
A note from Badger Parent Advocate, Mike Conaton: There once was a 6 year old who false started in lane one during a meet. He was so embarrassed he grabbed on to the bottom of a ladder and stayed under water as long as he could hold his breath. He finally surfaced to thunderous laughter. […]
A look inside the Cera Ve Invitational
Photo Courtesy of Taylor Brien Through the eyes of a lens, Swimming World Magazine captured some great moments at the Cera ve Invitational including a great shot of our very own Carly Cummings and Anina Lund. As reported by Swimming World “Swimming World intern Grace Schwiederek had a chance to get on deck and capture […]
Returning To The Pool: Bobby Yribarren
Photo courtesy of Taylor Brien AS REPORTED BY SWIMMING WORLD MAGAZINE “Bobby Yribarren glances briefly at the opponents to his right as he waits behind the starting block, quickly returning his gaze to the furiously churning turquoise waters at his feet. From an outside standpoint he is like every other swimmer on deck–perhaps a bit […]
Badger Pros go Hollywood!
Photo courtesy of Lets Make a Deal video footage. Badger swimmers, Derek Toomey & Emily McClellan are stars in the pool and on Lets Make a Deal too! Watch it here to see what happens! Our stars are at mark 9:20.
Inspiration
A note from Badger Parent Advocate, Mike Conaton: Swimming from inspiration can be very different from swimming “for” someone else. When the kids are mature enough to understand the nuance, experts believe it’s important for them to swim for themselves, for their own reasons and goals: putting in the hard work for themselves and enjoying their […]