12x Olympic medalist and 5x Olympian Dara Torres is in her first season as the head coach of the Boston College Swim Team. This is the first year Torres has ever coached a college team, let alone be the head coach. She is coming to Boston College at a tumultuous time in its program history as both men’s and women’s swim teams have been suspended for the last year due to hazing allegations.
However, it seems that Torres may be exactly what the team needed for a fresh start. At the mid-season Terrier Invite, 5 BC school records were broken and 38 personal best times achieved by the team. Speaking to Torres at the US Open last month in Greensboro, she seemed very pleased with the team so far. Putting an emphasis on having fun and enjoying what they’re doing seems to be conducive to the rebuild of this team.
How could she get a head coaching position at dvision 1 school with no (?) prior coaching experience? Is she coaching for free, or what? Or is this some kind of “woke”/gender equality thing?
You clearly have zero understanding of the actual meaning of the term “woke”
Who do you think coaches but retired athletes and Torres is recently retired. Struggling D1 program isn’t unreasonable as a first go, she’s impressively accomplished
So happy to see the BC team flourishing. They deserve it. Cheering for Dara and wishing everyone continued success.
A transparent, honest and articulate interview with an amazing woman. Pulling for Dara, the staff and swimmers/divers at BC. I was very impressed with everything said and how clearly she spoke. Humility and dignity are strengths people some people develop – Glad to hear this Champion is doing so well.
Met her at the US O Trials last year. Very kind and genuine person. Not surprised at all the youth is responding well to her!
Let’s face it, BC couldn’t possibly get worse after the terrible coaching and effort from their athletes for the past decade plus. This is a win-win for Dara.
Last few years have actually had a lot of positive momentum…
We miss Joe & Brian 😥
Definitely rooting for Dara while also remembering that Joe and his staff were doing a great job with the team and getting impressive mid-season results.
BC is so lucky to have Dara! Her Champion’s Habits can’t help but rub off on the kids. You got this Dara!