“Best Of The Rest” Versatile Abe Astle Stays Local, Commits to BYU for 2025
Astle brings plenty of options to Provo. His dynamic skillset includes both IMs, sprint freestyle, breaststroke, and butterfly.
Dates And Sites Announced For 2026 Big Ten, SEC, ACC, and Big 12 Championships
The Big 12 will travel to Greensboro Aquatic Center, despite most of the teams being west of the Mississippi.
Utah Swim & Dive Unveils 2025-26 Schedule
The Utes will host three regular-season home meets as part of the 2025-2026 slate.
Jay Holmes Comes Out Of Retirement to Join University of Arizona Coaching Staff
Jay Holmes has come out of retirement to joint he coaching staff at the University of Arizona after more than 40 years at Texas A&M.
NCAA Approves New Governance Structure, Shifting More Influence To Power Conferences
The new ruleset was established to streamline and simplify the way the NCAA conducts business while granting more power to the ACC, Big Ten, Big 12 and SEC.
European Juniors Finalist Alexandre Desangles commits to Arizona (2025)
Backstroke specialialist Alexandre Desangles will be joining the Wilcats’ program this fall, bringing plenty of international experience to Tuscon.
After Two Decades, Kansas Assistant Coach Jen Betz Departs The Women’s Swimming Program
After serving as assistant coach for the women’s swimming and diving team since 2003, Jen Betz has stepped down from her role with Kansas.
Avery Spade Announces Transfer From Indiana To Arizona State
Spade would have made the Big 12 ‘A’ final in the 100 and 200 butterfly events this past season. She arrives for her senior season.
Donald Trump Signs Executive Order to Protect Olympic Sports, Restrict Some NIL Deals
The latest executive order from U.S. President Donald Trump would require most large athletics departments to maintain or increase scholarships for Olympic sports; it also limits pay-for-play deals. (Photo above from a different EO signing this week).
BYU Lands Commitment from Grayden Barker for 2026
Barker, the UIL 5A State Champion in the 500 free and 100 fly has verbally committed to BYU. Bringing all-around speed to the Cougars’ 2026 recruiting class.
New Teammates Gabi Brito (14) and Gabby Rose (47) Both Win at CA/NV Sectionals in Chula Vista
Gabby Rose (above) was the oldest swimmer at the 2024 US Olympic Trials, while her new teammate Gabi Brito was the youngest.
TCU Gets Commitment from Yochanan Meza for 2025
TCU lands verbal from USA Nationals Qualifier, Bufferfly Specialist Yochanan Meza of Texas Ford Aquatics
Breaststroker Andra Robertson Sends Commitment To Iowa State For Fall 2025
Andra Robertson, a breaststroke specialist from Cyclone Swim Club and Ames Senior High School, has committed to Iowa State for fall 2025.
Sprinter Aubrey Briseno (2025) Commits to West Virginia
New Albany Aquatics Club’s Aubrey Briseno has committed to swim and study at West Virginia University beginning next fall.
Winter Juniors Qualifier & Washington 3A State Champion Shea Skarda Commits To TCU
TCU has received a commitment from Seattle Metropolitan Aquatic Club’s Shea Skarda, a breaststroker with times of 54.68 and 2:00.03.
