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ULTIMATE SWIMMER ARTICLES


How to Manage Breakups
Spring is a magical time of the year when everything around us seems to come alive. Flowers begin to bloom, and the world is transformed into a beautiful and colorful paradise. However, for young people, this season can also be a time of tension and strain in their relationships. Perhaps they too, like the flowers, desire something new and different. Whatever the reason may be, emotions often run high, leading to rocky experiences and sometimes even breakups. It can be a conf

Shantel Cornelius Davis
Apr 20, 20235 min read


Disorder Eating. Eating Disorders
Swimming is an incredible sport that requires a lot of hard work and dedication. But let's be real, it also involves squeezing into a tiny swimsuit. Unfortunately, the intense pressure to perform at a high level can sometimes lead to disordered eating habits and even full-blown eating disorders. As a coach, parent, or teammate, it's important to be able to recognize the warning signs and know how to help. Thankfully, the NCAA has come a long way since my days as a collegiate

Ultimate Swimmer
Apr 3, 20232 min read


The Secret to Mental Toughness. Kill the ANTs on Deck!
Call in the exterminator and build mental toughness! A while back, I was invited to speak to a group of athletes at a sports camp. It got...

Shantel Cornelius Davis
Mar 30, 20234 min read


Fight for Your Right to Party!
I've had people reach out to me this week to process their struggles with their team and athletes. With championship season over,...

Shantel Cornelius Davis
Mar 29, 20232 min read


Burnout, It's Real.
I'm excited to chat with you today about burnout, what it really means, the symptoms to keep an eye out for, and most importantly, how to...

Shantel Cornelius Davis
Mar 28, 20233 min read


Is it Healthy to Push Through an Injury to Finish?
Standing just 4’8” tall, Kerri Strug was a little gymnastics dynamo from Arizona who won a team bronze medal at the 1992 Barcelona...

Shantel Cornelius Davis
Mar 23, 20233 min read
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