Swim School News – “Between the Lane Lines”
The Power of a Growth Mindset
We talk a lot about the power of a growth mindset at One with the Water. Truthfully, though, we can't emphasize it enough. “In a growth mindset, people believe that their most basic abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work—brains and talent are just...
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New Grants Awarded
It’s been low key around here because we've been so busy this summer! That is a good thing though, and we want to let you know some of the big moments we had in June. Coast to Coast First, on June 3, One with the Water was a proud participant of Coast to Coast Swim,...
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5 Tips to Prevent Swimmer’s Ear
Summer swim season is here, and with it comes just a few things we all dread - like perpetually wet towels, losing our bathing suit off the diving board, and of course, swimmer’s ear. While I can’t really help you with the diving board dilemma, I can give you a few...
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Best Life Hacks For Swimmers
Life hacks for swimmers. We scoured the internet looking for the best life hacks for swimmers, and it all boils down to this. Dry your stuff out completely between swims - suit, towel, cap, all of it. Don’t put your suit in a washing machine. That’s it. That’s all I...
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Stephanie’s Day – An Autism Resources Fair
At One with the Water, we are passionate about ensuring equality of access and opportunity for athletes with special needs. The health benefits of swimming for individuals of all abilities have been well-documented, both here and elsewhere. And the research is clear...
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4 Essential Skills for Water Safety
Summer is almost here, and with over 75 miles of coastline and close to 50,000 pools in LA county, it’s time to talk about kids and water safety. Statistically, drowning is still the second leading cause of death for children under the age of 14, and accounts for 20%...
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The Effects of Aquatic Therapy
On the final day of competition at the Indianapolis 2018 World Para-Swimming World Series, Team USA tallied eight medals, including five gold, to finish the event with 26 medals overall. We couldn’t be more proud of these outstanding athletes who truly are one with...
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4 Lessons Successful Athletes Can Teach Us
What lessons can we learn from the most successful athletes? It’s easy to look at the best in the world and think we could never compare. But the truth is, while we may not have the hand-eye coordination necessary to hit a baseball flying at close to 100 miles per...
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I Signed Up For Swim Lessons, Why Are They Playing Games?
We are gearing up for swim lessons season and we here at One with the Water just want to give you a little insight into one of the many ways we intentionally teach your children. When you sign up your child for swim lessons, or attend a swim lesson of your own, you...
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Overcoming Aquaphobia
We talk about a lot about children and drowning prevention, but in the wake of several high profile adult drownings in 2018, it’s vital to shine a light on the risk for adults. According to Gallup and the CDC: A staggering 46% of American adults fear the deep end of a...
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