10 USA Swimming Staffers Accept Voluntary Separation Packages Amid Cost-Cutting
The packages were offered as part of cost-cutting measures within the organization amid the global coronavirus pandemic.
Head Coach Paul Stafford Leaves Tucson Ford Dealers Aquatics
Stafford had been with the club since 2014, and prior to that, helped start the California-based Terrapins Swim Team.
2018 National Champ Justin Wright Heading to UNC to Train Under Mark Gangloff
Wright had remained at the University of Arizona to train after graduating in 2018. He joins Michael Chadwick in announcing a move to UNC this week.
Division III Fall Sports Allowed to Begin Practices by August 10 at the Latest
The Division III Administrative Committee has declared that all fall sports will be allowed to begin practices by August 10 or the first day of classes.
ASU’s Grant House Involved in Antitrust Lawsuit Against NCAA Over NIL Profits
In the class-action suit, House says that NCAA NIL rules impact potentially Olympic-bound athletes more negatively than those in other sports.
Ranking the Most Highly Anticipated 2021 U.S. Olympic Trials Races: #28-21
While we work our way through another week of the pandemic, the 2021 U.S. Olympic Trials are (hopefully) just a year away.
Returning Conference Points: Stanford Returns 19 of 20 Relay Legs In W Pac-12
The Pac-12 brings in three of the top five recruiting classes nationwide on the women’s side, and a young Stanford team gets even tougher.
3-Time Olympic Champion Ashley Tappin Inducted into New Orleans Sports HOF
Three-time Olympic gold medalist and Arizona swimming alumni Ashley Tappin has been inducted into the Greater New Orleans Sports Hall of Fame.
2019 World Championship Gold Medalist Michael Chadwick Is Changing Teams
Chadwick will return closer to his home in Charlotte and train with his former college coach Mark Gangloff at North Carolina.
Florida Becomes Third State to Sign Name-Image-Likeness Law for NCAA Athletes
In April, the NCAA announced that it would move to “modernize” name-image-likeness rules for student-athletes by 2020-21. States are putting the pressure on.
USA Swimming Leadership Releases Letter Saying That “Black Lives Matter”
The letter, signed by Tim Hinchey (above), Dr. Cecil Gordon, and Bob Vincent, lays out USA Swimming’s path forward to improve diversity in the sport.
University of Texas Athletes Demand Changes to School’s Racist Ties
In a letter Friday, student-athletes said they will not engage in recruiting activities until the school officially commits to meet their demands.
US National Team Member Erica Sullivan Decommits from USC
Sullivan, a longtime contender in open water as well as rising distance star in the pool, said in March she was waiting on USC’s head coach hire to decide.
Northwestern Tabs Associate Head Coach Katie Robinson to Lead Program
Robinson, now the second female coach of a men’s team in the Power 5, was the head women’s swimming and diving coach at Tulane University from 2012-17.
Brown Reinstates Men’s Track and Field and Cross Country to Varsity Status
Brown University, whose pool is shown above, reinstated to varsity men’s track & field and cross country, 12 days after demoting them to club status.
