Children are filled with promise. They are brimming with excitement, determination, fearlessness, and in many cases, wildly overconfident. I’ve yet to encounter a child who doesn’t light up with joy at the sight of a water park. But, in the midst of this unbridled excitement,...
Swim Dad extraordinaire and professional fitness expert Joseph S. Koroma Jr. is all about health and fitness. Whether it’s training a professional athlete or helping a new mom get her mojo back, the owner of fitness company, MaxFit LLC, loves helping people get strong and in shape....
Summer is here and the pools are open! This summer, we want Black kids and parents to get in the pool and have fun. For parents still in the process of learning to swim, aqua aerobics can be a first step in overcoming fear of the...
The Summer Swim Scholarship 2019's goal is to increase the number of Black competitive swimmers. We believe joining a summer swim team is the perfect way for kids to have a great time while they explore the world of competitive swimming. The Black Kids Swim Summer Swim...
We've all done it. It's OK. You're not alone. We yell GO! and C'mon! and (from the bleachers in our dry clothes) Let's Goooo! We yell, and we wait for our kid to magically triple their speed and come in first place. But the truth is, your...
Diversity in Swimming does not exist. That’s not my opinion, that is an observable fact. Juan Caraveo called the 2016 US Olympic swim team “the most diverse yet”. Caraveo is a sports diversity and inclusion consultant for USA Swimming. However, out of 47 swimmers, only...
Join the 2019 Black Kids Swim Challenge! Black Kids Swim needs your help to change the relationship between the Black community and the water. Join us and start 2019 with a commitment to increase the number of Black swimmers. As a community, we can permanently change...
Tennessee Aquatics Project is training Black kids to be certified scuba divers in preparation to conduct maritime archeological research....
Congratulations! Your scholar athlete just completed the PSAT. The PSATⓇ is a helpful planning tool for high school juniors. It allows students to identify their strengths and weaknesses as well as develop a personal testing timeline. Results will be available around mid-December. What steps should...
We hear it every day "My kid is the only one on their swim team." Black children who enjoy the sport of competitive swimming are frequently the only one on their team and one of very few at swim meets. This may, unfortunately, lead to isolation,...
Let's face it, competitive swimming can simply be cost prohibitive for many families. Swim teams are forced to charge fees to cover pool lanes, coaching staff, insurance and a host of other expenses. To stay afloat, and to keep the sport as affordable as possible,...
The Summer Swim Scholarship 2018's goal is to increase the number of Black competitive swimmers. We believe joining a summer swim team is the perfect way for kids to have a great time while they explore the world of competitive swimming. The Black Kids Swim Summer Swim...
