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ULTIMATE SWIMMER ARTICLES


Maintaining Integrity in the Face of Unfair Competition
The frustration, anger, and sense of injustice can be overwhelming. Did he beat me fairly or was I cheated my victory?

Ultimate Swimmer
Aug 1, 20242 min read


Daily Devotional for Elite Athletes: Unveiling the Masterpiece Within
God's masterpiece in us is formed through a process that's as intricate as it is challenging...

Ultimate Swimmer
Jul 31, 20242 min read


Time Off: The Importance of Rest and Restoration
Jesus demonstrated the importance of rest and restoration throughout His ministry.

Ultimate Swimmer
Jul 28, 20242 min read


Anchored in Faith: The Tetherball of Life
Imagine a tetherball game. The ball, attached by a rope to a pole, represents you. The pole stands firm and unyielding, symbolizing God...

Ultimate Swimmer
Jul 21, 20243 min read


The Goal & The Glory: The Best Compliment Ever
John Nabor Four-time U.S. Olympic Gold Medalist in Swimming "Perhaps you will forget tomorrow the kind words you say today, but the...

Ultimate Swimmer
Jun 8, 20233 min read


Swimmers' Chapel: The Value of a Team
Matthew 26:36-41 (NIV) "Then Jesus went with his disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to them, 'Sit here while I go over there and pray.' He took Peter and the two sons of Zebedee along with him, and he began to be sorrowful and troubled. Then he said to them, 'My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me.' Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, 'My Father, if it is possible, may thi

Ultimate Swimmer
Jun 1, 20233 min read


The Wilderness Moment on the Way to Olympic Trials
In 2016, I was in a situation that seemed almost impossible to handle. I was just five weeks out from having a baby and traveling to Omaha, NE to connect with Olympian Josh Davis and help manage our Training Trials Camp. With my newborn and teenage son in tow, we were packed and ready to go. On top of that, I had just dropped off my thirteen-year-old daughter at the airport to fly to Nationals in Indy to compete in her club volleyball tournament. Mind you, this was her first

Ultimate Swimmer
Mar 10, 20232 min read


The Practice of Forgiveness
Lenten Series What is good for mental health? Forgiveness In the Christian faith, forgiveness is emphasized as a key component of...

Shantel Cornelius Davis
Feb 23, 20232 min read
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