THE DMSS BLOG

Dear Athletes and Parents, With Nationals fast approaching, we at DMSS want to help everyone prepare for the event with a few simple tips to make the experience as smooth and enjoyable as possible. Be on time. Nothing is more stressful than being late and having to rush. This is the easiest thing to control - give yourself a buffer and leave 10 minutes earlier than planned. If the coach has asked you to be at the pool at 6:45, aim for 6:35. This gives you time to get changed,

Dear Athletes and Parents, As we approach exam season, I want to emphasize the importance of attending our swimming practices and how...

Dear Parents and Swimmers, As we transition into the colder months. I want to share some tips to keep everyone warm and healthy this...

Dear parents and swimmers, With vacation season around the corner, it's a great time to chat about why staying active—even on holiday—can...

I am incredibly excited to be joining DMSS as Head Coach and to become part of this fantastic swimming community. As I step into this...

At DMSS, we understand how challenging it can be for both parents and athletes when a swimmer gets disqualified. While every...

At DMSS, we know that sleep is a key part of an athlete's success, along with training and nutrition. While it's easy to focus on...

At DMSS, we believe that excellence in the pool is achieved through a balanced training regimen that includes both swimming and...

At TeamDMSS, we've streamlined our approach to ensure each swimmer achieves their potential, aligned with scientific research and our...

Question: How can competitive swimmers optimize their diet for training sessions in late afternoon to early evening and for early morning...

Concern: My child is always slow on the start. Why doesn't the coach correct it? Response: Differences in starting ability from one...

Last week, DMSS hosted a riveting installment of our Master Class series. Led by our very own Learn-to-Swim Site Supervisor, Coach...

In our recent DMSS Masterclass Webinar - Session 3, we were joined by Coach Herman, a high-performance squad coach at DMSS. He provided...

Last Friday marked the second session of our DMSS Masterclass Webinar Series, where we ventured into the world of nutrition, specifically...

In a recent IG Live session, DMSS's Coach Thobo brought the sport of swimming into a new light. Far beyond the physical, the psychology...

Imagine a swimmer who joins DMSS at squad level - she is part of a group of swimmers that receive good stroke work, aerobic conditioning...

When you know what the coach is telling your child you are better able to lend emotional support to your child and better able to support...

The following are some important reasons why swim classes should continue during winter! 1. Our pool is maintained at constant...

Hi…I'm Darrell Morton.. Owner and founder of Darrell Morton’s school of swimming. Some of you may know the face behind the name, I may...

In my 20 years of coaching athletes, if there is one thing that contributes to success, it is persistence, and yet, I have so often seen...