High School Class of 2026 Recruiting Kicks off June 15
It’s June 15th! That means it’s Opening Day of recruiting for the rising high school juniors in the class of 2026.
Winter Juniors Qualifier McCall Freiburger Hands Commitment To Kentucky (2024)
Freiburger, a breaststroke and sprint free specialist, trains and competes year-round with the Upper Arlington Swim Club.
South Carolina Hires Jason Calanog As Men’s Associate Head Coach
Calanog and Poppell (right side of the picture) both spent time at The Bolles School earlier in their coaching careers.
Chip Kline Out as Head Coach of Indiana Swim Club After Sexual Harassment Complaints Surface
A Kentucky swimmer reportedly claimed former associate head coach Chip Kline said of a female teammate, “With a butt like that, she should be a good swimmer.”
Alabama Secures Commitment From Freestyler Jeremy Rosen (2024)
Rosen is a native of Scottsdale, Arizona, where he attends Pinnacle High School and trains with Scottsdale Aquatic Club.
Winter Juniors Qualifier Elijah Greinke Opts To Remain In-State With Kentucky (2024)
Greinke’s current school, Henry Clay High School, is located just ten minutes away from his future campus in Lexington.
Two-Time NCAA ‘B’ Finalist Nicole Maier Transfers To Florida
Maier brings to the Gators her versatility and NCAA qualifying abilities in sprint freestyle, mid-distance freestyle, and the IM races.
GHSA 7A State Backstroke Champion Hailey Dopson Commits to the University of Georgia (2025)
GHSA 7A State Champion Hailey Dopson holds Brookwood High School and Gwinnett County’s record for the 100 back. Her lifetime best is a 54.30.
2-Sport Athlete and YMCA Nationals Finalist Luke Nebrich Commits to Mizzou
North Carolina 1A/2A record-holder and Summer Juniors qualifier Luke Nebrich is headed to Columbia, Missouri, next fall to swim for Mizzou.
2 Missouri Tigers Hit Last Minute Olympic Trials Cuts on Friday Night in Columbia
Matthew Mortenson and Tate Darden both snuck in under-the-wire to qualify for the 2024 US Olympic Swimming Trials on Friday night.
Florida HS Champion Nathan Castano Commits to Kentucky for 2024
Nathan Castano capped his high school career last November with a Class 3A state title in the 100 back (49.27) and a 3rd-place showing in the 100 fly (49.95).
LSU Hires Former Siena Head Coach Brogan Barr as Assistant
“As a former head coach, Brogan brings a wealth of experience in the holistic development of the student-athlete,” LSU head coach Rick Bishop said Thursday.
UNC Adds Olympian Juan Estevez To Staff As Assistant Diving Coach
A 2000 Cuban Olympian, Estevez will join the Tar Heels having spent the last three years as an assistant diving coach at Orlando Dive Academy.
2023 NCAA Champion Kensey McMahon Suspended Four Years For Positive Doping Test
McMahon, 24, tested positive for vadadustat during an in-competition test at the 2023 U.S. National Championships last July.
Kentucky Hires Ivan Sanchez Of Southern Illinois As Assistant Coach
Sanchez most recently spent six seasons as an assistant at Southern Illinois, his alma-mater. He also has assisted Mexico at the international level.
