10-Event School Record Holder Geena Freriks Returns to Kentucky as a Coach
Geena Freriks replaces Bridgette Alexander, another former Wildcat swimmer, on the Kentucky swimming & diving coaching staff for 2022-2023.
New Zealand Record Holder Laura Littlejohn Commits to Tennessee (2023)
Littlejohn holds New Zealand age records in five events and her best times would have made multiple ‘B’ finals at last season’s SEC Championships.
Bucknell University Adds Versatile Recruit Nikita Bityutskiy to Class of 2026
Bucknell University picks up commitment from Nikita Bityutskiy, a versatile swimmer from Maryland, for the 2022-2023 season.
Tennessee Southern Adds Futures Qualifier Dayan Rodriguez Vallejo for 2022-2023
Breastroke specialist and Futures qualifier Dayan Rodriguez Vallejo has announced his commitment to swim for Tennessee Southern, an NAIA program.
Arizona Associate Coach Peter Richardson Leaving to Join USC
The move marks a return to California for Peter Richardson, who previously spent eight seasons at University of Pacific and six seasons at Fresno Pacific.
Futures Qualifier Camilo Vargas Commits to California Polytechnic State University
Camilo Vargas, a Futures qualifier from Austin, Texas, has announced his commitment to California Polytechnic State University.
SwimSwam Breakdown: Bauerle Retires, Chalmers Plays Footy, and Duel in the Pool
We discuss Jack Bauerle’s retirement, Katie Ledecky saying she will bypass Duel in the Pool, and Kyle Chalmers playing in the Aussie Football League
Astrid Escobar Named New Swim & Dive Coach At Berry College
In 2021-22, Escobar was an assistant coach at the University of St. Thomas in Saint Paul, Minn.
Tennessee HS State Finalist R.J. Brumit Remains In-State With Milligan Commit
The Milligan University Buffs have picked up a commitment from spring specialist R.J. Brumit for their class of 2026.
Denison Picks Up Commitment from Futures Qualifier Josh Thomas
Virginia HS 6A State finalist Josh Thomas has announced his decision to swim for Denison University beginning in the 2022-23 season.
Avery Clapp Commits to D3 Johns Hopkins with Multiple NCAA “A Final” Times Already
Clapp will become one of the best recruits in JHU history with times that would already make a national impact at the NCAA Division III level.
Georgia Names Neil Versfeld, Stefanie Williams Moreno New Head Coaches
The news comes after the retirement of longtime head coach Jack Bauerle, who has been the head women’s coach at Georgia since 1979.
Seven-Time NCAA Champion, U.S. Olympic Head Coach Jack Bauerle Retires
Bauerle retires as the longest-tenured coach ever at the University of Georgia, having been the head coach of the women’s team for the past 43 seasons.
Georgia Tech Picks Up Verbal From FSHAA State Champion Sabyne Brisson
Sabyne Brisson, a Florida High School State champion in the 100 breastroke, has announced her verbal commitment to Georgia Tech.
2022 “Best of the Rest” Swimmer Riley Sampson Commits to Florida State
Riley Sampson, one of SwimSwam’s only remaining Top Uncommitted Recruits in the High School class of 2022, has announced his commitment to Florida State.
