Georgetown Head Coach Jack Leavitt Explains Impact of Battle of the Burr

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Georgetown is gearing up for “Battle of the Burr II“, a dual meet with fellow Washington DC college Howard University. HU is the only HBCU in the country that supports a swim and dive team and has been since 2016.

Last year, the first edition of Battle of the Burr featured DJs, special guests, and sold 2,000 tickets. Georgetown head coach Jack Leavitt praises Howard head coach Nic Askew‘s vision, turning a dual meet into a fan-friendly “party with a purpose”.

This year, Howard will bring in honorary coaches Cullen Jones (Olympic champion) and Maritza Correia (Olympic silver medalist) while Georgetown will have honorary coaches Kyle Williams and Kamal Carter, the CEO and President of “A Long Talk”, an anti-racism movement.

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PVSFree
1 year ago

It’s crazy how quickly tickets for this meet sold out. Checked the website about a month ago to buy some, but they were already all sold out. Haven’t been able to find a way to get any since then. Think this must be the first time (or second after last year) this has happened for an October dual meet between two non-P5 teams

PowerTowet
Reply to  Coleman Hodges
1 year ago

According to coach Jake and Liberty U media guide, they routinely sell out their bowl seating. Coach Jake has the Dion Sanders effect

Kyle Schack
1 year ago

Great for all involved. Well done Nic and Jack. I echo Jack that everyone should check out and connect with a Long Talk. http://www.alongtalk.com

Coach
1 year ago

Good stuff Jack. Keep it going.

hamburger
1 year ago

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