Articles by Garrett McCaffrey

Coach’s Log, Brett Hawke Speed Work

Auburn Head Coach Brett Hawke is known for producing speed. Here’s a set he did with the Tigers this week that his swimmers said was one of the best of the season. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)

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Safe Sport Leader, Margaret Hoelzer

3-Time Olympic Medalist Margaret Hoelzer discusses the Safe Sport Leadership Conference in Colorado Springs. (Photo Courtesy © Eric Schultz)

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Eric Hansen’s Sophomore Season at U of A

Arizona Head Coach Eric Hansen has the Wildcats on track for championship season. (Swim Photo Credit © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)

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Vlad Morozov is Balancing International Success and College Swimming

Morozov won both the 50 and 100 Freestyle at the 2012 Short Course World Championships and he’s the favorite to win those same titles this spring at NCAAs. (Swim Photo Credit © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)

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Open Turn: College Power Rankings and Rule Changes

This week Garrett and Braden discuss the SwimSwam Power Rankings, possible NCAA recruiting changes, and PEDs in Swimming. (Swim Photo Credit © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)

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USA Swimming to Restructure Qualifying for last 3 Grand Prix Meets [Updated]

The Mesa, Charlotte, and Santa Clara stops on the Grand Prix Circuit will have a little simpler qualifying standards. (Swim Photo Credit © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)

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Eddie Sinnott Previews the Classic

The College Swimming Classic features one of the most spectator friendly formats in the sport and it’s being held this weekend at SMU. (Swim Photo Credit © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)

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Open Turn: 2016 Trials, Lezak’s Olympic Moment, and Missy’s High School Career

Garrett and Braden discuss the best city to host the 2016 Olympic Trials, Jason Lezak’s greatest Olympic moment, and whether or not Missy Franklin should be swimming for her High School. (Swim Photo Credit © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)

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How can Matt Grevers Top his Terrific 2012?

In 2012 Matt Grevers made his 2nd Olympic Team, won his first individual Olympic Gold, and got engaged to his long time girlfriend Annie Chandler. Pretty tough year to top… (Swim Photo Credit © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)

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Coach’s Log: Paul Yetter of T2 Aquatics (with video)

Paul Yetter contributes to SwimSwam Coach’s Log and he was kind enough to not only provide 3 workouts and a brief written explanation, but he also answered some of my questions in a SwimSwam Skype Interview. (Photo by NaplesNews.com)

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Brett Hawke leads the Auburn Tigers towards Championship Season

The Auburn Tigers are heading towards championship season with some fast times under the belts and their eyes on SECs. (Swim Photo Credit © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)

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Breakdown of the FINA Best Athletes Awards Voting

Missy and Michael earned the honor, but how did the voting breakdown? (Swim Photo Credit © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)

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Coach’s Log: Full Day of Training at Eastern Illinois

EIU Head Coach Elliot Mcgill shares a full day’s workload with SwimSwam’s Coach’s log. (Swim Photo Credit © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)

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2012 Swammy Awards, Club/High School Coach of the Year, Sergio Lopez

It could be argued that other coaches deserve this one, but no one could argue that Sergio Lopez doesn’t. (Swim Photo Credit: TR)

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2012 Swammy Award: Club Team of the Year

Putting five swimmers on the US Olympic Team didn’t hurt, but SwimMAC Carolina is a powerhouse club from top to bottom and that’s what earned them the Swammy for Club Team of the Year. (Swim Photo Credit © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)

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