Strategic Advice Every Entrepreneur Needs to Hear

Before you say “I’m not an entrepreneur so this article isn’t for me,” read the definition of entrepreneur. You’re very much an entrepreneur and your drive to make your business rise above the others proves that you have the entrepreneurial spirit too. That being clarified, this article is very much for you. Whether you’re in […]

Benefits of Going Totally Digital

In June 2018 Scott and Rachel Davis (who had been using Jackrabbit since the software’s inception in 2004) finally went totally digital. They had already realized amazing benefits from implementing Jackrabbit AND keeping some paper back-ups in place. But there was one thing that they were a little ‘old school’ about. When they finally let […]

What are the Best Workouts for Curing Swimmer’s Shoulder?

The shoulder is so mobile because it’s efficient, smooth-working mechanism of muscles, tendons, ligaments, bone, and cartilage. On the flip side, that’s a lot of moving parts to injure while swimming competitively. How your swimmers train, both in the pool and on dry land, will go a long way to preventing or causing swimmer’s shoulder. […]

Water is The Greater Equalizer for Special Needs Swimmers

What is the difference in swimming for kids who have special needs and those who don’t? The answer? Because of the great equalizing power of water, everyone can swim! As far as learning to swim goes, some kids with disabilities do get more out of one-on-one instruction. For example, children along the autism spectrum often […]

How to Get Rid of Swimmer’s Itch

Swimmer’s itch is no fun. It’s ugly and uncomfortable and well, itchy. The good news is that swimmer’s itch most often clears up on its own within a few days. The treatment you want to give yourself during these few days to a week is all about making sure you don’t scratch that swimmer’s itch! […]

Do You Want to Be An Owner? First Ask Yourself…

Are you thinking about buying a gym, dance studio, swim school or any other type of children’s activity center? There are 7 critical things you should think about BEFORE you sign on the dotted line. This may not be the sexiest list, but it is important. We gleaned these 76 questions from discussing ownership with […]

Dealing with Increased Swim Class Size

There is always in an increase in numbers at the beginning of the season and that means classes must accommodate more students. These increases change the dynamics of classes and make your job a little more challenging.  Especially since you’re trying to ensure that everyone is receiving equal attention and maximum practice time during lessons. […]

What Causes Swimmer’s Shoulder?

Competitive swimming places intense demands on a swimmer’s shoulders because it requires: Both strength and extreme flexibility to achieve the range of motion needed for fast, efficient forward movement. Forward movement through a dense medium that provides both friction and resistance (i.e., water). Constant repetition with full arm rotations — the move that presents the […]

What are the Best Swimming Classes for Kids?

Developing a strong swim program for children is a smart way to get families invested in your swim center. Not only are these foundational classes catalysts for repeat swim center clients, odds are you’ll rope in some lap swimming parents or teens that are inspired by the facility and your fantastic staff.

Goal-Dominate vs. Child-Centered: Two Different Methods of Teaching Swimming

The teaching strategy that your school uses can greatly affect a child’s growth and behavior. There are two main types of teaching methods – each distinct in its ways of cultivating a child’s swimming skills. There is a goal-dominate strategy and a child-centered one. Great care should be taken in determining which method is best […]