2026 Ohio State Swimming Gold Medal Clinics – Sign Up Today
These clinics will provide each camper with the best opportunity to enhance their skills while focusing on the technical details of each stroke from a Gold Medal producing program and staff.
McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion
Learn From The Best
Led personally by Bill Dorenkott, Director of Ohio State Men’s and Women’s Swimming & Diving- a legendary coach with 35+ years of elite experience, 5X Big Ten Coach of the Year, USA National Team staff member since 2001, and mentor to Olympic Gold Medalists, World Record Holders (like Hunter Armstrong), and hundreds of NCAA qualifiers and Big Ten Champions.
This isn’t just another camp- it’s a rare chance for your 8-18 year old to train under one of the nation’s most respected and successful coaches in the world-class facilities of McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion at The Ohio State University.
What sets this clinic apart: Proven Excellence. Fresh off guiding the Ohio State women to multiple Big Ten titles (including 2025 champions) and consistent top NCAA finishes – your child learns from the same techniques and mindset that produce podium finishers at Olympics, World Championships, and beyond.
Personalized Growth: Small-group instruction focused on stroke technique, starts, turns, race strategy, and high-performance details to help swimmers of all levels drop time and build confidence.
Holistic Development: Coach Dorenkott recruits and develops athletes who succeed in the pool and in life – prioritizing being a great person, family values, and education first. His programs boast nearly 900 Academic All-Big Ten honorees.
Inspiration That Lasts: Train alongside Buckeye spirit, get tips from top-tier coaching staff, and leave motivated to chase big goals – whether that’s making the next cut, earning a college scholarship, or representing your country one day.
Parents trust Coach Dorenkott because he builds champions on and off the blocks – creating swimmers who are technically sharp, mentally tough, and prepared for whatever comes next.
Spots are limited – give your young swimmer the Buckeye advantage! Join the clinic that turns potential into podium performances.
Go Bucks – Train with the Best at Ohio State!
2026 Ohio State Swimming Gold Medal Clinics – Sign Up Today
Camp Information
Date: Sunday, April 26th – Freestyle
Sunday, May 3rd – Backstroke
Saturday, May 9th – Breastroke
Sunday, May 17th – Butterfly
Ages: Ages 8 to 18
Location: McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion
Cost: $150 per clinic or $500 for all four clinics
Camp Staff: Campers will be coached by Director of Swimming & Diving, Bill Dorenkott
Tentative Schedule: Check-in – 11:30am McCorkle Lobby, Instruction – 12:00pm-2:30pm
Camp will be headquartered at McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion, located at 1847 Neil Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210. The check-in location will be in the McCorkle Lobby.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Jessica Dejanovic, Director of Operations
[email protected]
Buckeye Sports Camps
614-247-2267
Bill Dorenkott, Ohio State Director of Swimming & Diving
