Podcast #2, a conversation with Jason Blanken from B-CC
By: Rich House In this conversation, I check in with with Jason Blanken, head coach at Bethesda Chevy Chase High
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VHSL District Championships
By: Reach for the Wall Staff This weekend, the Virginia High School League (VHSL) swim teams begin their march to
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IM Xtreme Games – 2018
By Reach for the Wall staff. ***Updated with psych sheet and timelines at the bottom of the post Several years
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National Catholic Championships
By: Reach for the Wall Staff The 81st annual National Catholic Swimming & Diving Championship is being competed this weekend
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Ignite SwimRun Maryland – Podcast #1
By: Rich House. We are excited to start 2018 off with our very first podcast: an interview with Jay Peluso,
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When The Pool Makes You Sick…
By Reach for the Wall staff. Swimmers, coaches and spectators have remarked about the air quality at several recent swim
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Swimming for a Cause
By: Lauren Essig On Saturday, December 30th, 140 swimmers from many clubs and swim teams over the MCSL
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Your Swimming Career is like a River
Note from Reach for the Wall Editors: Many of you are at the tail-end of your holiday training period and
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Pierce English Memorial Swim Meet
A member of the Reach for the Wall staff recently received the following announcement for the inaugural Pierce English Memorial
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Stone Ridge takes dual meet against Holton
Content and results provided by Stone Ridge Stone Ridge and Holton Arms finished up the 2017 portion of the dual
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Montgomery County High School Times Reports
By: guest contributor Jason Blanken The MCPS high school season is officially in full swing. The puzzle that is a
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Record-Setting Pettijohn Keeps Following Passions
By Reach for the Wall staff. The U.S. Masters Swimming website ran a fun story about Margot Pettijohn, who swims with
Read moreNCAP Invite Video Results courtesy of Swimming World
This weekend, Swimming World is providing video coverage of the NCAP Invite, hosted at the University of Maryland. Take a
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Your Brain On Swimming
Notes from the editor: Many high school teams are beginning their competition season this weekend and a majority of the
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MCSL Logo Competition
By: Reach for the Wall Staff We’ve been notified that the MCSL is looking to update their logo to commemorate
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High School Meet Results 11/14-11/19
By: Reach for the Wall Staff The high school swim season kicked off this past week with a few private
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PVS Swimmers in College!
By: Reach for the Wall Staff The PVS High School class of 2017 has descended upon campuses nationwide. PVS churns
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High School season is here!
By: Reach for the Wall staff The high school season is set to begin, with some of the Private schools
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99 Amazing Pre-Workout Snacks
Content provided by HealthListed.com. As a workout enthusiast, your main goal is to get your body in the absolute best
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The Ever Changing World of College Recruiting
Contributor Rick Paine is an expert on the college recruiting process. He is also the Director of Swimming at American College
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What’s In Your Playlist?
By Rich House. Music is an ubiquitous force in our daily lives. You can find it in your workplace elevator,
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SafeSplash Swim School is hiring!
SafeSplash Swim School Rockville Pike is a learn-to- swim program owned and operated by Michael and Jennifer Lilintahl, who bring
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DMV Swimmers Earn Scholastic and NISCA All American Awards
By Reach for the Wall staff. In July, the National Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association (NISCA) released its high school All-America lists for
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Age Group Coach of the Year
By Reach for the Wall Staff: The ASCA Annual Banquet held Friday, September 1, was an event for not only
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PVS Coaches Among Finalists for ASCA Age Group Coach of the Year!
By: Reach for the Wall Staff, photo republished from Fitter & Faster website Since 2014, in coordination with the American
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Interns, We Want Interns!
Reach for the Wall is seeking a group of interns interested in enhancing their journalism skills, publishing articles under their own names,
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Water Safety on Vacation
By Reach for the Wall Staff The month of May is the official National Water Safety month, but as families head
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PVS captures 2nd place at Eastern Zone LC Age Group Championship!
Photos provided by Kevin Wagman The final day of competition concluded with the team from PVS vaulting themselves into 2nd
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Zone Results: Friday
Video and photos provided by Kevin Wagman Friday night the PVS swimmers brought their spirit and speed. The battle for
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Zone Results: Thursday
Photos and video provided by Kevin Wagman After day two of Finals, the PVS team is still in 3rd position
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Zone Results: Wednesday
Video and pictures provided by Kevin Wagman Virginia Swimming is now posting ‘Real-time’ results of the sessions online if you
Read moreZones: Tuesday night pictures, Wednesday morning results
Pictures provided by Kevin Wagman The meet is underway with live results on Meet Mobile, search: 2017 VA Eastern Zone
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2017 Eastern Zone Long Course Championships (“Zones”)
By Reach for the Wall staff. This Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday (August 9 – 12), USA Swimming will co-sponsor the 2017
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PWSL-Blue Division Championship
Content and pictures by Ron Spink Piedmont Rises In Blue Division The Piedmont Tsunamis finished the summer swim season with
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PVS Swimmers compete at National meets
This week, and next, PVS swimmers from ages 9-20 are competing in meets across the country. Here’s the links to
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An Open Letter to a Young Swimmer
By Michelle Brafman (www.michellebrafman.com)* Periodically a fellow swim parent will ask my advice on how to encourage his/her child after
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NVSL Division Champions
By Reach for the Wall Staff. At the NVSL division championship meets on Saturday, July 29, the competition was fierce
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PWSL Week 7- Divisionals
The PWSL held their Division Championship Meet July 29. The text below details the Red Division meet where Bridlewood, Kingsbrooke and
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PWSL Week 6
Content and pictures provided by: Ron Spink, Brenten Gilbert, and Jim Riley Piedmont Wins on the Road Against Lake Ridge
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MCSL Division Championship Weekend
By Reach for the Wall Staff. It was a great 6 weeks of dual and championship meets in the MCSL.
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Prince-Mont Dual Meet Roundup!
The Prince-Mont league completed their 5th week of dual meet competition July 15th, and each team is preparing for their
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PWSL Week 5
Content and pictures provided by: Jim Riley, Ron Spink and Brenten Gilbert Editor’s Note: It happened this week that we
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PVS (RMSC) Coach at 2017 Maccabiah Games
Local swim coach Doug Markoff is in Israel for the 20th World Maccabiah Games. The Maccabiah Games are the 3rd
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MCSL Coaches Invitational Long Course Meet
By Reach for the Wall Staff. Tuesday night, the Montgomery County Swim League (MCSL) held their 39th annual Coaches Invitational
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NVSL Weeks 2-3
By: Reach for the Wall Staff In the past two weekends, NVSL teams have fiercely competed their dual meets. Over
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PWSL Week 4
Content and pictures provided by: Jim Riley, Brenten Gilbert, and Ron Spink Full Results of PWSL meets can be found here: PWSL
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PWSL JULY 4th: STARS AND STRIPES INVITATIONAL
Story & Photos By: Brenten Gilbert What better way for swim families to celebrate the 4th than with an exhibition
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Results, We Have Results!
By: Reach for the Wall Staff Weeks 1-3 of MCSL, Prince-Mont, and Weeks 1-2 of NVSL are available for review
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MCSL Week 3
By: Reach for the Wall Staff Feature Photo by: Patrick Ferrara of Nicolas Concepcion (14), Manchester Farm. Week 3 in the MCSL
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PWSL Week 3
By Reach for the Wall Contributors: Brenten Gilbert, Jim Riley and Ron Spink Results: Green: Dale City 2519, Victory Lakes
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