Courtesy: Kean Athletics
“We are very excited to welcome the Kean University class of 2024 to campus this fall. This is an incredibly talented and deep class that is going to help our program immensely for the next four years. These women have shown incredible passion and commitment to our university at a time of crisis and we can’t wait to see how they help shape our team moving forward. We have made immense strides at our conference championship over the last few seasons improving from 16th to 6th and the future is extremely bright for our program!” – Head Coach Chris Swenson
Brianna Shaw – Mount Laurel, NJ (Lenape HS/South Jersey Aquatic Club)
Top Times: 100 fly – 59.95, 200 fly – 2:09.82, 200 back – 2:12.38, 200 IM – 2:15.41, 400 IM – 4:44.39, 200 free – 2:00.36, 500 free – 5:26.72
Why Kean: “I chose to attend Kean because of how close the team is and the great coaching staff. They are extremely dedicated to swimming and I see myself growing as both a person and a swimmer at Kean. I can’t wait to see what the future brings as a Kean Cougar!”
Kaylie Berkman – Katy, TX (Cinco Ranch HS/Power for Life)
Top Times: 100 fly – 58.06, 200 fly – 2:13.37, 50 free – 25.23 (r), 100 free – 56.60 (r)
Why Kean: “I chose to attend Kean because I felt it had the best program to help me improve my swimming and I really appreciated the care put forth by Coach Swenson.”
Madison Keller – Egg Harbor Twp, NJ (Egg Harbor HS)
Top Times: 50 free – 26.14, 100 free – 56.05, 200 free – 2:02.93, 100 back – 1:03.69, 200 back – 2:18.82
Why Kean: “I chose to attend Kean because of the family environment and the welcoming coaching staff!”
Emma Schmalz – Carol Stream, IL (Glenbard North HS/Wheaton Swim Club)
Top Times: 100 back – 1:01.39, 200 back – 2:13.44, 200 free – 2:02.78
Why Kean: “I first visited the school in August of 2019… the campus was beautiful and felt like home. I knew I belonged there the moment I stepped foot on campus!”
Amanda Davis – Elk Grove, CA (Pleasant Grove HS/DART – Sacramento)
Top Times: 100 breast – 1:13.10, 200 breast – 2:36.18, 50 free – 26:48, 100 free – 57.53, 100 back – 1:02.94, 200 IM – 2:24.08
Why Kean: “I chose to attend Kean because of the family environment and the coaching staff. The team was very welcoming!”
Isabel DeSanno – Victoria, TX (Faith Academy/Victoria Texas Aquatic Club)
Top Times: 100 breast – 1:12.80, 200 breast – 2:42.11, 100 fly – 1:03.94, 50 free – 26.86
Why Kean: “I chose to attend Kean because the campus is gorgeous and the academic reputation is phenomenal. The swim program had everything I was looking for, plus extra things I had never thought of! Coach’s training philosophy and style is also something I am particularly excited about!”
Madelyn Kutney – Whitehall, PA (Whitehall HS)
Top Times: 100 free – 58.31, 200 free – 2:06.18, 100 back – 1:05.55
Why Kean: “I chose to attend Kean because when I was being recruited by Coach Swenson I immediately felt comfortable with him and the current team. After visiting the campus, I loved everything about it and it’s also not too far from home!”
Drea Milewski – Geneva, IL (South Elgin HS/Academy Bullets)
Top Times: 50 free – 26.48, 100 free – 56.51, 200 free – 2:01.56, 500 free 5:28.09, 1000 free – 11:10.40, 100 fly – 1:02.33, 200 fly – 2:20.09, 200 IM – 2:16.36, 400 IM – 4:51.31
Why Kean: “I chose to attend Kean because of the numerous opportunities the school provided in addition to swimming. The campus is absolutely gorgeous!”
