Just about everybody is hoping pools don't close (or stay closed) for the summer due to the continued fallout from COVID-19. We know summer without the water can be a difficult task for many, especially parents with kids, but you know who needs the water most of all? Swimmers, that's who. 

Plenty of sports have crossover when it comes to training techniques, theories, and more, but can a powerlifter’s mindset prior to lifting 500kg off of the ground apply to swimming? I think so, and I’ll explain to you why. 

Your coach probably emphasizes the importance of kick -- and kicking fast. NC State's Giovanni Izzo takes that to heart when he kicks all-out 50's in practice. The Italian Wolfpack freshman dropped a spicy 26.1 from a push. No underwater dolphin kick. Open turn. One pull on the finish.