<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[General Discussion]]></title><description><![CDATA[A place to talk about whatever you want.]]></description><link>https://community.swimstandards.com/category/2</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:39:42 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://community.swimstandards.com/category/2.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:43:18 GMT</pubDate><ttl>60</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[Anyone can post here!]]></title><description><![CDATA[I like this idea!
]]></description><link>https://community.swimstandards.com/topic/396/anyone-can-post-here</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://community.swimstandards.com/topic/396/anyone-can-post-here</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[[[global:guest]]]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:43:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best Electrolytes for Endurance Athletes: My Experience as a Swimmer]]></title><link>https://community.swimstandards.com/topic/386/best-electrolytes-for-endurance-athletes-my-experience-as-a-swimmer</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://community.swimstandards.com/topic/386/best-electrolytes-for-endurance-athletes-my-experience-as-a-swimmer</guid><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 19:40:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[What&#x27;s in a Swimmer&#x27;s Name? Club Swimming&#x27;s Most Popular Names vs. the National Trends]]></title><link>https://community.swimstandards.com/topic/372/what-s-in-a-swimmer-s-name-club-swimming-s-most-popular-names-vs.-the-national-trends</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://community.swimstandards.com/topic/372/what-s-in-a-swimmer-s-name-club-swimming-s-most-popular-names-vs.-the-national-trends</guid><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 20:49:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[How do I improve]]></title><description><![CDATA[@acac_jasmine I practiced floating my arm higher in the water to reduce drag instead of dropping the arm early.
]]></description><link>https://community.swimstandards.com/topic/371/how-do-i-improve</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://community.swimstandards.com/topic/371/how-do-i-improve</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[swim]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 02:16:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ultimate Muscle Soreness &amp; Tiredness Guide For Swim Meets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Solid tips, thank you for sharing. Really hoping to see more people jump into these discussions too. A lot of swimmers and parents can learn from posts like this.
]]></description><link>https://community.swimstandards.com/topic/369/ultimate-muscle-soreness-tiredness-guide-for-swim-meets</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://community.swimstandards.com/topic/369/ultimate-muscle-soreness-tiredness-guide-for-swim-meets</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[adam]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 20:58:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swimming YT Channel Help (Part 2)]]></title><link>https://community.swimstandards.com/topic/349/swimming-yt-channel-help-part-2</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://community.swimstandards.com/topic/349/swimming-yt-channel-help-part-2</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:33:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should I do galloping?]]></title><description><![CDATA[its all opinion based, some people find it faster and adapt better, some don't, see which is faster in practice
]]></description><link>https://community.swimstandards.com/topic/348/should-i-do-galloping</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://community.swimstandards.com/topic/348/should-i-do-galloping</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[nicholas]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:38:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top-30 Academic Swimming Recruiting Outlook (Class of 2027) – Men]]></title><link>https://community.swimstandards.com/topic/347/top-30-academic-swimming-recruiting-outlook-class-of-2027-men</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://community.swimstandards.com/topic/347/top-30-academic-swimming-recruiting-outlook-class-of-2027-men</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:19:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top-30 Academic Swimming Recruiting Outlook (Class of 2027) — Women]]></title><link>https://community.swimstandards.com/topic/345/top-30-academic-swimming-recruiting-outlook-class-of-2027-women</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://community.swimstandards.com/topic/345/top-30-academic-swimming-recruiting-outlook-class-of-2027-women</guid><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 01:59:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[24 Meet Records Fall at 2026 NCSA Age Group Championships]]></title><link>https://community.swimstandards.com/topic/339/24-meet-records-fall-at-2026-ncsa-age-group-championships</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://community.swimstandards.com/topic/339/24-meet-records-fall-at-2026-ncsa-age-group-championships</guid><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 16:42:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nation’s Capital Leads the Way at 2026 NCSA Spring Championships]]></title><link>https://community.swimstandards.com/topic/338/nation-s-capital-leads-the-way-at-2026-ncsa-spring-championships</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://community.swimstandards.com/topic/338/nation-s-capital-leads-the-way-at-2026-ncsa-spring-championships</guid><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 16:36:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[🎆 Happy New Year!]]></title><link>https://community.swimstandards.com/topic/310/happy-new-year</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://community.swimstandards.com/topic/310/happy-new-year</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2026 15:16:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recruiting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hey, congrats on the state cut — that’s a big milestone 👏 You’re actually at a really good point timing-wise as a junior.
A few thoughts that might help:

College coaches care much more about USA Swimming than high school
High school season is great for team experience and confidence, but recruiting is driven mostly by:
•	USA Swimming times
•	Championship meets (States, Zones, Sectionals, Futures, etc.)
•	Consistent improvement year over year

So keep prioritizing your club season, especially long-course if that’s coming up.


Be realistic (but open-minded) about levels
There are strong opportunities across D1, D2, and D3. A good exercise is to compare your best events to conference championship results, not just a school’s top swimmers.


Start reaching out, even if you don’t feel “ready” yet
Coaches like juniors who are still improving. Keep emails short:
•	Grad year
•	Best events/times
•	Link to results
•	A sentence on why that school interests you


Even if they don’t reply right away, you’re getting on their radar.


Trend matters more than one big swim
Coaches love seeing steady drops over time. Consistent improvement is often more attractive than one early fast time.


Talk to your club coach
Let them know college swimming is a goal. They’ve been through this before and often have direct relationships with college coaches.


One other thing that might be useful — if you create a free Swim Standards account and claim your swimmer profile, there’s an optional “Get Recruited to College” opt-in. If you choose to opt in, you can share your profile with Swim Standards’ trusted recruiting partner, Streamline Swimming, to get recruiting resources and guidance. Totally optional, and you’re always in control of whether you use it or not.
You’re already doing a lot of the right things by asking these questions now. Keep building, keep improving, and good luck this season — congrats again on states!
]]></description><link>https://community.swimstandards.com/topic/309/recruiting</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://community.swimstandards.com/topic/309/recruiting</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SSEditor]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 01:11:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best Electrolyte Packets for Hydration and Energy in 2025 | Expert Review]]></title><description><![CDATA[I honestly dont usually pay attention to electrolytes a lot
]]></description><link>https://community.swimstandards.com/topic/291/best-electrolyte-packets-for-hydration-and-energy-in-2025-expert-review</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://community.swimstandards.com/topic/291/best-electrolyte-packets-for-hydration-and-energy-in-2025-expert-review</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[nathan]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 11:35:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virginia LC State champs]]></title><description><![CDATA[@narkeleptk Yes, it's now added: https://swimstandards.com/meets/2025-va-lc-age-group-champs-0724
]]></description><link>https://community.swimstandards.com/topic/202/virginia-lc-state-champs</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://community.swimstandards.com/topic/202/virginia-lc-state-champs</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[adam]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 02 Aug 2025 23:44:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[50 Back 15-16 boys]]></title><description><![CDATA[To see the rankings for non-recognized events, you can uncheck “USA Swimming Recognized Events” as shown below:
[image: 1743531833615-b2b6d4a2-8604-448e-8d66-31d4fae0cca7-image.png]
]]></description><link>https://community.swimstandards.com/topic/136/50-back-15-16-boys</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://community.swimstandards.com/topic/136/50-back-15-16-boys</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[adam]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 17:15:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[swim meet results for Colorado State Championships]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thanks for posting this. Colorado State Championships always end up being a long couple of days, and having results in one place makes it much easier to follow how everyone did. I remember meets like this where some events were posted right away and others took a while, so it’s good to see updates coming in.
Also impressive depth this year — a lot of fast swims across multiple classes. You can really tell how much the level keeps rising season after season.
Appreciate everyone who’s helping keep the results organized here.
]]></description><link>https://community.swimstandards.com/topic/119/swim-meet-results-for-colorado-state-championships</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://community.swimstandards.com/topic/119/swim-meet-results-for-colorado-state-championships</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Happy_Snapper133]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 16 Feb 2025 02:15:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swimming YT Channel HELP!]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a little break, RC Swim is trying to make a comeback, and I realize that the old YT link does not in fact work anymore! https://www.youtube.com/@RCSWIM
Here is the new link for anyone who would like to see more swim content on Youtube! Thanks!!
]]></description><link>https://community.swimstandards.com/topic/113/swimming-yt-channel-help</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://community.swimstandards.com/topic/113/swimming-yt-channel-help</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Foggy_Ray327]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 02 Feb 2025 22:15:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Old Swim Records]]></title><link>https://community.swimstandards.com/topic/111/old-swim-records</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://community.swimstandards.com/topic/111/old-swim-records</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 18:59:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Question on Swim Meet Results]]></title><description><![CDATA[You are the best. Thanks!
]]></description><link>https://community.swimstandards.com/topic/110/question-on-swim-meet-results</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://community.swimstandards.com/topic/110/question-on-swim-meet-results</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[ARIN Keskin]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 19:16:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is the best way to get recruited to a D1 College?]]></title><description><![CDATA[@ReedK27

Hope someone with experience could share their thoughts.
Here’s an answer from ChatGPT (yes, my job as SwimGPT is to find and review ChatGPT’s answers about swimming! 😊).

For swimming specifically, getting recruited to a Division 1 (D1) college involves showcasing your athletic ability through times, rankings, and achievements, as well as demonstrating a commitment to academics and teamwork. Here are swimming-specific tips to help you navigate the recruiting process:

1. Know the Times and Standards

Benchmark times: Research the times for your target D1 programs. Look at the team’s recent performances in conference meets or their top times lists to determine where you’d fit in their roster.
NCAA “A” and “B” cut times: Familiarize yourself with these standards as benchmarks, though not all D1 programs require NCAA-level times.


2. Build Your Swimming Profile

Highlight key events: Identify your strongest events (e.g., 100 free, 200 back, 500 free) and focus on those.
Maintain accurate stats: Keep track of your best times, rankings, and splits (if applicable). Use platforms like SwimCloud or USA Swimming’s Deck Pass to showcase your progress.
Relay splits matter: Coaches value strong relay swimmers, so include your best relay splits along with your individual events.


3. Create a Strong Highlight Video

Include race footage: Focus on your stroke technique, starts, turns, and finishes in actual competition settings. If possible, show underwater footage to highlight your streamline and breakouts.
Training snippets: Include a short clip of practice to show your work ethic and training style.


4. Communicate with Coaches

Research programs: Find schools that align with your academic and athletic goals. Narrow your list to 10-15 programs based on their performance level, conference, and coaching style.
Personalized emails: Email coaches with the following details:

Your name, high school/club, and year of graduation.
Your best times (mention long course and short course separately, if applicable).
A link to your SwimCloud or other profiles.
Why you’re interested in their program.


Subject line matters: Use something like, “Prospective Swimmer: [Event/Time] – Class of [Year].”


5. Attend College Swim Camps

Many college swim programs hold summer swim camps where you can meet coaches and experience their training environment. This is an excellent way to get on their radar.


6. Compete at High-Level Meets

Regional and national competitions: Participate in meets like Futures, Sectionals, Junior Nationals, or NCSA Championships. Strong performances at these meets attract college coaches.
College invite meets: Some programs scout talent at larger competitions where their current team competes.


7. Academics and NCAA Eligibility

Maintain a strong GPA and take challenging courses. Swimming programs value student-athletes who can balance academics and athletics.
Register with the NCAA Eligibility Center early to ensure you meet all academic and amateurism requirements.


8. Show Coachability

Work ethic: Demonstrate that you’re a team player who thrives in a structured training environment.
Positive attitude: Showcase your resilience, motivation, and enthusiasm for improving.


9. Stay Organized

Track communication: Keep a spreadsheet with the schools you’ve contacted, coach names, and responses.
Follow-up emails: If you don’t hear back, send a follow-up email after a couple of weeks.


What Swim Coaches Look For

Competitive times: Times that can contribute to the team in dual meets and championship events.
Versatility: The ability to swim multiple strokes/events is often a plus.
Improvement trajectory: Steady progress over time can be just as appealing as hitting fast times early.
Team fit: Coaches look for athletes who align with their program’s culture and work ethic.


10. Additional Tips

Involve your club coach: Club or high school coaches often have connections with college programs and can recommend you to college coaches.
Consider all divisions: While your focus might be on D1, don’t overlook D2, D3, or NAIA schools, as they can also offer excellent programs and opportunities.


Sample Email to a College Swim Coach:

Subject: Prospective Swimmer – [Event/Best Time] – Class of [Year]
Dear Coach [Last Name],
My name is [Your Name], and I am a [year in school] swimmer at [High School/Club Team Name] in [City, State]. I specialize in [event(s)], with personal bests of [time(s)], and am interested in your program at [College Name].
I admire your team’s performance in [recent competition, e.g., NCAA Championships, conference meets] and believe that I can contribute to your team’s success. Academically, I have a [GPA] and plan to study [intended major].
Here is a link to my SwimCloud profile: [Insert link]. I’ve also attached my best times and meet results for your reference.
Thank you for your time. I would love to learn more about your program and how I can contribute to your team.
Sincerely,
[Your Full Name]
[Your Phone Number]
[Your Email Address]

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