NCAA Sets August 21 Deadline to Determine if Fall 2020 Championships Will Occur
The NCAA Board of Governors unveiled a new set of guidelines on Wednesday designed to “safeguard student-athlete well-being, scholarships and…
SwimSwam Podcast: David Curtiss Explains Unique Take on Sprint Technique
We discussed Curtiss’ age-group swimming, particularly his acute attention to detail when it comes to his technique while sprinting
SwimSwam Podcast: Emma Weyant on What it Takes to be on the Jr National Team
Emma explained what it took for her to make the jr national team and ultimately compete on the international stage for USA at the 2018 Jr Pan Pacific Champs
Winter Juniors Qualifier Tessa Mock Verbally Commits to Pitt
Tessa Mock, recipient of Cape Code Swim Club’s 2020 Senior Group Performance Award, has verbally committed to the University of Pittsburgh for 2021-22.
4x NC Independent Schools State Champ Liza Murtagh Sends Verbal to BC
4x North Carolina Independent Schools D2 state champion Liza Murtagh has announced her intention to swim for the BC Eagles beginning in 2021-22.
ACC Announces that Fall Sports Will Begin Play in Week of September 7-12
The ACC, unlike several other Power 5 conferences, will allow non-conference competition at each individual institution’s discretion.
Avery McFaddin (2021) Makes Verbal Commitment to Pitt Panthers
Versatile Avery McFaddin will join the University of Pittsburgh women’s swimming and diving team in the fall of 2021.
Distance Standout Aidan Crisci Verbally Commits to Tar Heels for 2021-22
Crisci, who verbally committed to UNC, is already within a couple of seconds of scoring at ACC Championships in the mile and the 400 IM.
All-American Zach Yeadon Heads to Cal for Final Year of NCAA Eligibility
Yeadon scored in the 500 free and mile at both the 2018 and 2019 NCAA Champs, while he’s the reigning ACC champion in both races.
Mark Bradshaw, Becca Weiland, Join Notre Dame Swimming & Diving Staff
Weiland, above, is a former All-American swimmer at Minnesota, while Bradshaw joins the staff from Arizona State, where he was the head diving coach for 23 years.
NCAA President: “The Format of Our Championships Will Have to Change”
NCAA president Mark Emmert released a statement on Friday that was the most direct address yet of the coronavirus impact on the 2020-2021 NCAA season.
Pennsylvania State Qualifier Mary Kate Leonard Sends Verbal to Boston College
Boston College has received a verbal commitment from middle-distance freestyler Mary Kate Leonard for the 2021-2022 season.
Rising Virginia Tech Junior Blake Manoff Swims 46.4 in 100 Yard Fly
Training as part of the Pinnacle Racing USA Swimming club group, Manoff was one of a handful of swimmers who participated in simulated racing on Saturday in Christiansburg.
President Mark Emmert Says NCAA Would Prefer Federal NIL Legislation
At a Senate hearing this week, Emmert said he believes it’s “innapropriate” for the association to determine athlete compensation laws nationally.
4x KS High School 6A State Champ Kevin Glenn Verbally Commits to Florida State
Four-time Kansas 6A state champion and 100 back record-holder Kevin Glenn has announced his intention to swim for Florida State in the class of 2025.
