What Actually Makes a Champion Swimmer? Bob Bowman Says It Isn't Talent

What Actually Makes a Champion Swimmer? Bob Bowman Says It Isn't Talent

What Actually Makes a Champion Swimmer? Bob Bowman Says It Isn't TalentDavid Karasek
Published on: 27/07/2026

Bob Bowman coached Michael Phelps to 23 Olympic golds. He says champions aren't built on talent or wingspan, but on a handful of mental habits any swimmer can learn.

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The No-Nag Method: A Screen-Time Agreement Your Swimmer Actually Signs

The No-Nag Method: A Screen-Time Agreement Your Swimmer Actually Signs

The No-Nag Method: A Screen-Time Agreement Your Swimmer Actually SignsDavid Karasek
Published on: 12/07/2026

Nagging about screen time stops working around age 12. The No-Nag Method is the one-page contract 100+ Swimpros families use instead — no fights.

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The Pre-Race Checklist That Makes You a Better Swim Parent

The Pre-Race Checklist That Makes You a Better Swim Parent

The Pre-Race Checklist That Makes You a Better Swim ParentDavid Karasek
Published on: 12/07/2026

The best thing to say before your swimmer races is usually the shortest: I love you, then step back. The parent checklist 500+ Swimpros families use.

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Who Is David Karasek? Olympic Swimmer & Founder of Swimpros

Who Is David Karasek? Olympic Swimmer & Founder of Swimpros

Who Is David Karasek? Olympic Swimmer & Founder of SwimprosDavid Karasek
Published on: 12/07/2026

David Karasek is a Swiss Olympic swimmer (London 2012), national record holder in the 200m IM, and founder of Swimpros, Europe's most popular performance swim camp.

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