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T2’S KAYLA TENNANT IS LUCKY NO. 7 FOR THE LADY BULLDOGS Christmas has come early for the University of Georgia women’s swim team. Earlier today SwimSwam’s #1 recruit in the Class of 2021, Courtney Harnish, verbally committed to the Bulldogs, and now Kayla Tennant has announced her verbal as well. In addition to Harnish and Donna Blaum, Tennant is the third verbal for the defending NCAA champions of the weekend. Kayla told SwimSwam, “I am so excited to announce my verbal commitment to swim for the University of Georgia. I can’t wait to...

8 Nutritional Recommendations For Swimmers Share 8 Nutritional Recommendations For Swimmers on Facebook Tweet 8 Nutritional Recommendations For Swimmers Submit 8 Nutritional Recommendations For Swimmers to Reddit Share 8 Nutritional Recommendations For Swimmers on Pinterest Share 8 Nutritional Recommendations For Swimmers on LinkedIn Share 8 Nutritional Recommendations For Swimmers on Google+ Courtesy of Aaron Schwartz M.S., R.D., L.D. Nutrition is the one part of most athletes’ training that gets neglected. I have studied nutrition for seven years and have plenty of experience working with people that struggle with nutrition. Why is...

T2’s Michelle Konkoly wins 4 Medals at the 2016 Rio Paralympics  Congratulations to T2 Aquatics athlete Michelle Konkoly, who recently represented the United States at the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games.  Michelle was elected to serve as a Team USA Team Captain prior to the Games, and went on to win 2 Individual Gold Medals in the 50 and 100M Freestyles, and 2 Relay Medals – a Silver in the 400 Free Relay and a Bronze in the 400 Medley Relay. In addition, Michelle set a World Record for the S-9 Classification...

DO YOU HAVE AN ELITE NUTRITION MINDSET? By: Anita Nall Richesson, 1992 Olympic Gold, Silver & Bronze, Nutrition & Wellness Expert What makes an athlete elite? I haven’t met an athlete yet that doesn’t want to be at the top of their game, the tip of the spear, the best of the best. So, how do you get there? There are many components to success in sport.  We are all familiar with attributes like hard work, determination, commitment, dedication and focus. But what else could help take your performance to another...

  T2 Group Parent Meetings Please join us for a parents meeting for each group at T2 Aquatics.  Please try to at least have one parent from each family at the meeting.  We will go over goals of the group for the upcoming season and the T2 Aquatics program as a whole.  We plan on the meetings being less than 45 minutes.  These meetings will take place at the Norris Pool. Monday September 12th Intro White  4:15 PM      Intro Blue  5:00 PM          TnT  6:00 PM      Senior 1  6:45 PM...

5 Strategies to help picky swimmers eat better by ZwemZa on May 18th, 2016   Samantha had a disdain for many protein foods, and it was becoming a problem. She had to take “her food” to travel meets, had a short list of restaurants where she could eat, and sometimes skipped lunch at school because she “didn’t like it.” She also didn’t care for most fruits and vegetables, and somehow got everyone around her to meet her picky eating requirements. Let’s face it, picky swimmers are a challenge to feed...

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10 REASONS SWIMMERS ARE THANKFUL FOR SWIMMING         11/18/2015   BY MIKE GUSTAFSON//CORRESPONDENT Oh, we swimmers love to [sometimes] loathe swimming. Like any love-hate relationship, swimming is like the vegetables you consume but only-because-you-should, or like that long history textbook that takes a year to finish but makes an impact on you forever. It is good for you. It is cold. It gives you self-esteem. It is cold. It improves your goal setting and time management abilities. It is cold.    As we approach the annual Time of Thanks, and...

T2 Aquatics “Get Psyched” Clinic Who:   Athletes who are looking for an extra edge in athletics and in life. What:  Three 90 minute Seminar-style Clinic Sessions for athletes age 11 and over.  Coaches Paul Yetter and Tom Yetter will teach the Clinic. When: Tuesday November 24, Wednesday November 25, and Saturday December 5. Where: The YMCA on Pine Ridge Road, Naples FL Why:   Improving one’s ability to goal-set, guide personal mental imagery, and steer “self-talk” in a positive direction are among the most valuable tools anyone can learn. Session 1: Tuesday...

      EXCITING NEWS!  T2 is making Team Apparel available online!   T Shirts, Long Sleeve Shirts, Fleece Jackets, Lady’s shirts and Shorts, Hats, Visors, Shorts, and Toddler Shirts!  Toddler, Youth, Lady, and Adult sizes!  These items are available on our T2 Apparel Store.  ORDER BY 11:59 PM NOVEMBER 17TH FOR DECEMBER DELIVERY!    Want a T2 Towel?  Visit our new Swim Outlet Store!  You can find that towel as well as other swim equipment on our T2 Team Store at Swim Outlet.    Looking for a T2 Warm...