Distance Standout Andrew Matejka Verbally Commits to Stanford
Andrew Matejka from Wellesley, Massachusetts has announced via social media that he is verbally committed to Stanford University’s class of 2023.
SwimSwam’s 2018-2019 College Kickoff: Upcoming NCAA Preview Coverage
College swim season begins before we know it – the first dual meet is scheduled for September 14, just over two weeks away – and we at SwimSwam have been cooking up a feast of pre-season coverage. Here’s what to watch for over the coming weeks:
University of Arizona Names Dwight Dumais as New Diving Coach
Dumais is a two-time Pac-10 Conference Diver of the Year.
SafeSport Clears Diving Coach John Appleman, Suspension Lifted
The U.S. Center for SafeSport has closed its investigation of diving coach John Appleman, and USA Diving has subsequently lifted its interim suspension on Appleman.
NCAA Swimming Lands ‘F’ Grade for Lack of Women Coaching Female Teams
Swimming, diving, and water polo are among the collegiate sports that have the fewest number of female coaches coaching women’s teams.
Barbados National Record-holder Jack Kirby Sends Verbal to USC Trojans
Jack Kirby, who is from Barbados but attends The Baylor School in Chattanooga, Tennessee, has announced his verbal commitment to the USC Trojans for 2019-20.
2019 W/M Pac-12 Championships Again Set For Federal Way
The 2019 Pac-12 Women’s and Men’s Championships will be held in Federal Way, WA at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center.
Open Water National Champ Becca Mann Turns Pro, Won’t Swim NCAA At USC
Two-time open water U.S. National champ Becca Mann has turned professional, forgoing her final two seasons of NCAA competition for USC to focus on next year’s Olympic qualifying in open water swimming.
Texas Adds to Freestyle Battalion with USC Transfer Jake Sannem
The Texas men have an absurd amount of sprint/mid-distance freestyle talent either on their roster or incoming, and another name…
Indiana State Record Holder Jacquie Price Transfers to Oregon State
Jacquie Price, who hails from Springfield, Oregon, is transferring to Oregon State University after two years with the Sycamores.
6x CIF-SDS Champion Rachel Rhee Verbally Commits to UCLA
Rancho San Dieguito and La Costa Canyon High School’s Rachel Rhee has verbally committed to the UCLA Bruins for 2019-20.
Key Dates To Begin the 2018-2019 Season
The start of NCAA dual meet season isn’t as far away as you think… Check out upcoming dates for the World Cup series, the first NCAA dual meet and an intriguing new battle of major NCAA conferences.
Bex Freebairn Joins Washington State as Assistant Coach
Washington State Women’s Swimming Head Coach Matt Leach announced the hiring of Bex Freebairn, who worked the past two seasons with Leach at Indiana State.
Alexei Sancov Explains Why Dave Salo is “The Dream Coach” (Video)
While having a big week at Junior Nationals in Irvine, Moldovan star Alexei Sancov is looking forward to starting his freshman season as a Trojan
Kathleen Baker to Turn Pro, Will Forgo Final Year of NCAA Eligibility
100 back world record holder Kathleen Baker will turn professional with a year of school remaining.
