College

Ohio State Rounds-Out New Staff, Hires Brian Schrader As Assistant Swim Coach

Ohio State has announced the hire of Brian Schrader as the school’s new Assistant Swimming Coach, rounding out the new coaching staff under Bill Dorenkott.

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WAC Champion Robyn Edwards Transfers to UConn for Fifth Year

Edwards graduated from Grand Canyon University after a strong 2021-2022 season. She would have been UConn’s fastest 200 backstroker last year by 1.5 seconds.

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University of Hawaii Announces Four Additions To New-Look Coaching Staff

Head coach Michael Stephens has retained Marcus Guttmann and brings on three new names, including associate head coach Kevin Blum.

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William & Mary Women’s Swimming Adds 10 Newcomers To Roster

The class features five swimmers from Virginia with other student-athletes representing New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas. 

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NAG Relay Record-holder Samantha Armand Delivers Verbal Commitment to UNC

Armand was the breaststroke leg on TAC Titans’ 17-18 NAG record-breaking 400 medley relay this summer.

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Georgia Associate Head Coach Jerry Champer Will Transition to Director of Ops Role

After two decades on deck for the Georgia Bulldogs, Jerry Champer will transition to a new role with the swimming & diving program next season.

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CIF San Diego DII Champion Keirlyn Mullica Verbally Commits to Richmond

2022 Futures qualifier Keirlyn Mullica has announced her decision to swim for the University of Richmond’s class of 2027.

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Greg Meehan Shares Perspective on Regan Smith’s Departure from Stanford

Meehan is candid as he shares his disappointment and sadness to see Smith leave, not only as an athlete but as a teammate and friend to everyone on the team

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Leslie Whittemore Steps Down As Head Coach of Redlands Swimming & Diving

Whittemore was first named head coach of the program in 1996, and led the men’s program to seven SCIAC titles and the women’s team to three.

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Pair of Vanderbilt Swimmers Receive Postgrad Scholarships

Hanako Batt and Abby Burke have received prestigious scholarship awards that will enable them to build on the degrees they earned from Vanderbilt in May.

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Kelsey Jackson Hands Commitment to Div. II Minnesota St. University – Moorehead

Kelsey Jackson from Canton, Georgia has announced her verbal commitment to NCAA Division II Minnesota State University – Moorehead for the fall of 2023.

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SwimSwam Breakdown: ASU Pro Group, NCAA 5th Years, & The “2-Year Taper”

We discuss Regan Smith and others moving to ASU to train with Bob Bowman, the fairness of NCAA 5th years, and not “fully tapering” for 2 years.

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Northwestern Names Sarah Stockwell-Gregson Assistant Head Coach

Stockwell-Gregson comes to Northwestern with 12 years of collegiate coaching experience under her belt.

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Watch Bentley University Swimmer Emily Sweet On CBS Sports’ “Defying the Odds”

Sweet, one of three finalists for the 2022 Honda Inspiration Award, was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in January 2021 and was back competing in October.

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Judge Rules Michigan State Is Not Title IX Compliant; Swim Team Not Reinstated

Rather than reinstating the women’s swim and dive team, Michigan State now must submit a plan in 60 days displaying how it can become Title IX compliant.

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