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How Much Sleep Does a Competitive Teenage Swimmer Need?

David Karasek

Published on: 10/07/2026

A competitive teenage swimmer needs 8 to 10 hours a night, and the research on what extra sleep does to race times is staggering. Here's the data.

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Why Your Swimmer's 100 Freestyle Stops Improving

David Karasek

Published on: 08/07/2026

If your swimmer's 100 free has stalled, test their kick before you test anything else. Here's the exact test, and why a tapered PB should be their new normal.

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Why Praise Doesn't Build Swimmer Confidence

David Karasek

Published on: 08/07/2026

Praise feels supportive, but it's the weakest tool for building a swimmer's confidence. Here are the 3 secrets that actually work, for free.

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Does It Matter Which Team Your Swimmer Trains With?

David Karasek

Published on: 29/06/2026

A change of coach can transform a swimmer without them doing anything differently. Most swim parents focus only on mindset. Here is the bigger lever.

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