Episode 16: SCY Shock

Short course yards season is back—and so is SCY shock. Renee and Rochelle break down why the September switch feels so different, how to approach early-season times without spiraling, and what swim parents should focus on instead of comparing.They also cover USA Swimming's National and Junior National Teams, make their Golden Goggles predictions, talk about the transition to college swim-mom life, introduce the Swim Moms app, share practical meet-planning advice, reveal this week's favorite things and confessions, launch Swimmer of the Week nominations, and highlight Ryan Lochte's #FixMyStroke series.What gives your family the biggest SCY shock? Tell us—and nominate a swimmer for Swimmer of the Week by sharing who they are and what makes them deserving.Follow Swim Moms of NJ on Instagram and TikTok: @swimmomsofnjCHAPTERS00:00 Welcome to Episode 1604:10 USA Swimming National Team selections10:37 Golden Goggles predictions14:15 Short course season is back15:54 Becoming a college swim mom18:07 The September SCY shock25:00 The Rutgers parking rant30:12 Early-season times and expectations37:38 Favorite Thing: the Swim Moms app46:00 Building a manageable meet schedule57:22 Favorite Thing: WOLFpak backpack1:02:39 Swim Mom Confessions1:09:21 Introducing Swimmer of the Week1:11:56 Ryan Lochte's #FixMyStroke