Importance of Extra Curricular Activities for Collegebound Athletes
Juggling sports, academics and community service can lead to quite a hectic schedule for high school students; however, for the college bound student these days, it is a must.
UNLV Tabs Steve Wood as Assistant Coach
Steve Wood has been hired as an assistant coach for the UNLV men’s and women’s swimming & diving program, head coach Ben Loorz announced.
Gunnar Bentz Among Swimmers Awarded With NCAA Post-Grad Scholarship
Gunnar Bentz was one of 23 swimmers awarded with an NCAA post-grad scholarship.
USA National Teamer Hannah Stevens Retires From Swimming
Former Mizzou Tiger Hannah Stevens has announced her retirement from swimming.
Shouts from the Stands: The Reality of Athlete Burnout
SwimSwam welcomes reader submissions about all topics aquatic, and if it’s well-written and well-thought, we might just post it under…
Former Tennessee SEC Champion Diver Conquers American Ninja Warrior
Michael Wright, a former University of Tennessee diver who became the one-meter springboard SEC champion in 2011, is now making a name…
PEAK’s Bertrand Phung Commits to UNLV for 2018-19
Bertrand Phung from Valley Christian High School and PEAK Swimming has announced his commitment to swim for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in the fall.
Double Legacy Hannah Thornton Verbally Commits to Duquesne
Hannah Thornton has verbally committed to swim for Duquesne University beginning with the 2019-20 season.
NCAA Adds Exception to Student-Athletes’ Required Weekly Day Off
Following a recent rule change by the NCAA, student-athletes may now be required to train for up to 24 days consecutive days without receiving a single day to recover and focus exclusively on their coursework.
Van Overdam Sues Texas A&M, Alleges Gender Bias In Sex Abuse Cases
Austin Van Overdam, the Texas A&M swimmer found responsible for sexual abuse by a Title IX investigation, is launching his own Title IX lawsuit at the school, alleging that the school discriminates against male students in sexual misconduct investigations.
Rice Promotes Jessica Rodriguez to Full-Time Assistant Coach
Rodriguez has spent 2 seasons as a volunteer assistant while working with the Rice Aquatics club program.
Abbie Dolan Finishes Charlotte UltraSwim With 56.3 in 100 Free
Dolan swam the 2nd-fastest time of her career in the 100 free in a limited event schedule on Sunday in Charlotte.
Auburn Receives Verbal Commitment from GHSA Champ Hannah Mattson
Hannah Mattson of Columbus Aquatic Club and Brookstone School in Columbus, Georgia has verbally committed to Auburn University for 2019-20.
Bolles Sprinter Ria Malhotra Verbally Commits to Florida Gators
Ria Malhotra of Bolles School Sharks and Allen D. Nease High School in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida has verbally committed to the Florida Gators for 2019-20.
York IMer Logan Brockway Commits to West Chester
Logan Brockway of Dallastown Area High School and the York YMCA has committed to swim at West Chester University.
