Swim Moms of NJ

Every swimmer needs a reason to come back.Renee and Rochelle talk about making competitive swimming work for kids at every level. How do you support swimmers chasing big goals while keeping the sport fun and rewarding for everyone? From inclusive meet formats and a chance to swim finals to team friendships and the pressure kids already put on themselves, we're talking about what helps swimmers stay in the sport.In Episode 23 of the Swim Moms Podcast, we're talking about:Youth-swimming participation and what keeps kids involvedMeet formats that give gold- and silver-level swimmers a chance to swim finalsFun relays, team spirit, and friendships beyond the black lineChoosing the right team for your child and balancing ambition with enjoymentSupporting swimmers without adding to the pressure they already carryPlus swimming headlines, pool-deck favorites, and swim-mom confessions.Coaches and swim parents: what does your team do to keep swimmers of different levels engaged and excited to come back? Tell us in the comments.For the moms who live on pool decks. Follow the Swim Moms Podcast, share this episode with another swim parent, and join us on Instagram @swimmomspodcast.

Missed it by 0.09. Every swim mom knows that car ride.Renee and Rochelle talk about chasing qualifying times—and the complicated feelings when your swimmer’s friend makes the cut first. How do you celebrate a best time that still misses the standard? What do you say after your kid is left off a relay or travel team? And when is a last-chance meet really their goal, rather than ours?In Episode 22 of the Swim Moms Podcast, we’re talking about:• The alphabet soup of swim cuts and short course yards versus meters• Near misses, friendship, comparison, and the quiet ride home• Aging up, swim birthdays, and starting over with tougher standards• Early success, plateaus, and helping kids keep their love of swimming• Last-chance meets and knowing who’s doing the chasingPlus swimming headlines, pool-deck favorites, and swim-mom confessions.Your kid’s best friend made the cut and yours didn’t. What did you actually say in the car? Tell us in the comments.For the moms who live on pool decks. Follow the Swim Moms Podcast, share this episode with another swim parent, and join us on Instagram @swimmomspodcast.

Who should get athlete funding—and what happens when swim parents don’t agree? Renee and Rochelle get into some of swimming’s more controversial conversations, including athlete funding through Local Swimming Committees (LSCs).It’s an honest conversation about a topic that can bring out strong opinions across the swim community.Tell us: What is your take on LSC athlete funding? Keep the conversation respectful—we want to hear different perspectives.Follow Swim Moms Podcast for honest conversations, laughs, and practical support from life on the pool deck.Instagram & TikTok: @swimmomsofnj#SwimMomsPodcast #SwimMomsOfNJ #Swimming #SwimParents #AthleteFunding

High school swim season is almost here—but where does club swimming fit? Renee and Rochelle talk through the high school swim experience, the pull between club and school teams, and what swim families should think about heading into the season.From team spirit and dual meets to competing priorities and the debate over B finals, we're talking about what makes high school swimming different—and how to find the right balance for your swimmer.Tell us: Club, high school, or both? How does your family make it work?Follow Swim Moms of NJ for honest conversations, laughs, and practical support from life on the pool deck.Instagram & TikTok: @swimmomsofnj#SwimMomsOfNJ #HighSchoolSwimming #SwimMom #Swimming

What’s actually in a swim mom’s bag—and what truly earns a permanent spot? Renee and Rochelle unpack the meet-day essentials, emergency extras, snack stash, backup gear, and the surprisingly specific items swim families learn never to leave home without.From goggles, caps, and towels to chargers, comfort items, and the things you only remember after one long meet, this episode is the real-life swim bag check every swim parent will recognize.Tell us: What is the one thing that never leaves your swim bag?Follow Swim Moms of NJ for honest conversations, laughs, and practical support from life on the pool deck.#SwimMomsOfNJ #SwimMom #SwimBag #Swimming