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Summer Juniors Qualifier Natalie Schneider Commits to Texas A&M for 2026

Summer juniors qualifier Natalie Schneider has verbally committed to stay in-state and swim at Texas A&M for the fall of 2026.

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Bill Dorenkott, ASCA Board President: “How can we advocate for our peers?”

In a time of uncertainty for USA Swimming after just having hired a CEO who is new to swimming as a sport, Dorenkott is looking for answers

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“Best of the Rest” Freestyle and Backstroker Jaylee Hager Commits to Notre Dame for 2026

Jaylee Hager, a BOTR recruit in the sprint freestyle events, will be joining her twin sister at the University of Notre Dame in the fall of 2026.

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BOTR recruit Averie Hager Sends Commitment to Notre Dame for Class of 2026

BOTR sprint freestyler Averie Hager will be swimming at Notre Dame in the fall of 2026 along with her twin sister Jaylee Hager.

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ASCA CEO Jenn LaMont on Growing World Clinic: “We are really adamant about getting feedback”

At the 2025 ASCA World Clinic in Reno, SwimSwam spoke with CEO Jenn LaMont, who has continued to make the event a premier destination for swim coaches

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Connecticut State Champion Ava Ward Verbals to LSU for 2026

Three-time Connecticut state champion Ava Ward announces her verbal commitment to LSU, joining the Tigers’ 2026 recruiting class.

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Futures Qualifier Sofia Jorge (2026) Sends Verbal to In-State Florida State

Futures qualifier Sofia Jorge commits to Florida State, bringing butterfly and sprint free depth to the Seminoles’ 2026 class.

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Illinois State Champs Finalist Velizar Filipov to Join Penn for 2026

Velizar Filipov, Illinois state finalist and Scholastic All-American, commits to Penn’s admissions proccess as part of the Quakers’ 2026 class.

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Niagara University Reveals 2025-26 Swim & Dive Schedule

The Purple Eagles kick off the season at McMaster in Canada on Saturday, October 4.

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Ranking The 2025 Men’s NCAA Recruiting Classes: #13-16

Will Mulgrew highlights a Harvard class that strengthens some key areas, but Princeton still look favorites to defend the Ivy League title with the #13 class

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Canada-to-Knoxville Pipeline Increases By 1 With Verbal Commitment from Leah Tigert (2026)

World Juniors semi-finalist Leah Tigert of Team Canada has verbally committed to swim and study at Tennessee in 2026.

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2027 “Honorable Mention” Bryce Winzenread Announces Verbal Commitment to Indiana Hoosiers

1:01.3/2:13 breaststroker Bryce Winzenread from Excel Aquatics has verbally committed to Indiana University for 2027-28.

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Winter Juniors Qualifier Asher Cooper Commits To St. Bonaventure University For Fall Of 2026

Peachtree Aquatic Club’s Asher Cooper has committed to swim at St. Bonaventure University, where he will start in the fall of 2026.

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Avelyn Brown Announces Commitment To Wisconsin–Green Bay’s Class Of 2030

Avelyn Brown, a native of Waukesha, Wisconsin, has committed to swim and study at the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay.

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LSU Team Members Accuse Coaches Rick Bishop, Leah Stancil of Bullying, “Toxic Behavior”

Numerous complaints from LSU swim and dive team members centered on head coach Rick Bishop and former associate head coach Leah Stancil in exit interviews.

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